Casino Royale (1967)

A Citroën, a Volga, a Cadillac and a Daimler converge in the middle of nowhere bringing the Deuxième Bureau's Le Grand, Smernov of the KGB, McTarry, M, from British Intelligence and Ransome of the CIA to where a Rolls Royce is waiting.

The Phantom V approaches the home of retired secret agent Sir James Bond. The 18th century Mereworth Castle, Mereworth in Kent.

Hoping to coax Sir James out of retirement, McTarry (John Huston), Le Grand (Charles Boyer), Smernov (Kurt Kasznar) and Ransome (William Holden) walk through the grounds of his home while he plays piano. In the background stands the Grade I listed Mereworth Castle recognised by Greg.

After paying Debussy, Sir James Bond appears before a missile hits and destroys his castle, killing McTarry in the process. This looks to be the north-east pavilion at Mereworth Castle in Kent.

Watched by SMERSH Agents, Sir James makes his way to McTarry Castle. Gray Street in Killin, Perthshire with the Bridge of Dochart crossing the River Dochart to the left and the Falls of Dochart Inn in the right distance.

At Castle McTarry, Bond hands over M's toupee to his widow. Killeen Castle at Dunsany, County Meath.

Taking the place of Lady Fiona McTarry, SMERSH agent Mimi (Deborah Kerr) looks out from her window when she hears gunshots. Killeen Castle in County Meath.

Following an attempt on his life during a grouse shoot, Sir James Bond (David Niven) waves farewell to Mimi. Watching the grouse hunting scenes, Paul Cashman thought that he recognised the moors near the Old Military Road near Glencree . . . .

. . . . so he took a trip into the Dublin Hills and took this comparison.

Bond leaves Scotland in his 1923 Bentley.

SMERSH agent Jag overtakes Sir James. A24 Dorking Road at the junction with Byttom Hill, Mickleham in Surrey.

With Jag in position, the engine of a remote controlled milk float is started. Facing west on Bishopsgate Road at Englefield Green, Surrey with the corner of Wick Lane in the right background. The location can also be seen in 'The Wrong Box'.

The same junction today. (SR)

Pulling away as Bond passes, the milk float begins to follow his Bentley. Zig Zag Road, Box Hill in Surrey. (SD)

Looking down on a much quieter Zig Zag Road. (SD)

Jag leads the convoy into a series of bends. Zig Zag Road at Box Hill in Surrey, which is also seen in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', 'Catacombs', 'One Exciting Night' and 'Nothing Venture'.

The opening on the right has now been closed up. (SD)

A truck is forced off the road as Jag speeds past. Zig Zag Road, Box Hill on the North Downs to the north-east of Dorking.

On the bend facing south. The area where the truck crashed is now over grown and impenetrable so I had to stand by the edge of the road for this view. (SD)

Milk spills onto the road as crates fall from the float at a corner.

Running a red light, Jag and Sir James squeeze between two lorries as the milk float keeps up.

The chase continues. Andrew Radgick identifies the scene as looking over the town centre of Bracknell in Berkshire explaining that Warfield Road runs from the bottom right, continuing into Church Road at the junction where High Street turns off to the right. The building on the extreme left is Bracknell College, which has since been demolished and rebuilt. Andrew guesses that the shot was taken from the top of the Met. Office building which was built in 1962 and demolished in 2007.

At a junction ahead, a lorry has shed its load of wood. The junction of Burfield Road and Priest Hill on the Old Windsor / Runnymede boundary in Berkshire with the Lodge at the eastern entrance to Beaumont College.

No sign of the mess 56 years later. (SR)

Sir James follows Jag towards the spillage. Burfield Road, Old Windsor with Priest Hill in the background.

Foliage has swamped the left hand road sign, and the signpost on Priest Hill is no more. (SR)

The two cars swap places as they negotiate the planks at the junction. Identified by Shell Rubin, this is Straight Road, Old Windsor in Berkshire with the sign for the Bells of Ouzeley public house to the right.

More trees, less river view here now, and the Bells of Ouzeley is now a Harvester. (SR)

Sir James's Bentley passes followed by Jag and then the milk float. Straight Road alongside the River Thames found by Shell Rubin.

The view today sees the river a little more shrouded. (SR)

After SMERSH agents lose control of the milk float it continues to follow Jag and Bond. Ouseley Road facing the junction with Straight Road at Old Windsor located by Shell Rubin.

A new house and fence obscure the view of the river, but the old-fashioned signpost remains. (SR)

James Bond flicks a switch in the Bentley to open a pair of gates ahead. Located with Shell Rubin's assistance, this is looking south-east along Burfield Road from the corner of Ouseley Road at Old Windsor.

The view today minus gates. (SR)

The E-Type Jaguar skids to a halt in front of the gates before the milk float careers into it. The entrance to Beaumont College on Burfield Road, opposite Ouseley Road in Old Windsor identified by Shell Rubin.

The entrance today, with no sign of the magnificent gates. Beaumont College closed in 1967 and the property is now part of the De Vere Beaumont Estate. (SR)

Discovered by Shell Rubin to be the gateway to Beaumont College on Burfield Road in Old Windsor, Berkshire.

An undamaged gateway today. (SR)

At the London headquarters of the Secret Service, Sir James is brought up to date by Hadley. Looking south along Whitehall in London SW1.

In the Caribbean, Sir James's nephew Jimmy Bond (Woody Allen) is escorted towards a Firing Squad. The backlot at MGM Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The background set can also be seen in 'Inspector Clouseau'.

The Firing Squad take aim before the bespectacled spy escapes his fate. MGM's studio at Borehamwood where this building is used in 'Eye of the Devil' as well as television's 'The Prisoner'.

After Cooper, Sir James's God-daughter Mata and Evelyn Tremble are recruited, all agents are renamed James Bond 007 to confuse the enemy. Looking along Horse Guards Avenue from Whitehall SW1 with the Duke of Devonshire's statue to the centre.

A swift walk along Whitehall for this quick shot before the day's march caught up with me. (PW)

Following the briefing for her assignment in Berlin, Mata Bond (Joanna Pettet) is escorted from East Block by Hadley (Derek Nimmo). East Block at 10 Whitehall Place SW1.

Doors changed, handrails added but cleaner at least. (PW)

Mata asks Hadley how she is supposed to get to Berlin. Outside number 10 Whitehall Place.

A former Government building . . . now a hotel. (PW)

When Hadley hails a cab to take Mata to Berlin, the Taxi Driver (Bernard Cribbins) asks "East or West?". Whitehall Place with Embankment Place and Northumberland Avenue in the left background and the corner of Whitehall Court on the right.

Just as crowded, but not with taxis. (PW)

Near the "Wall" in West Berlin, Le Chiffre's Representative (Vladek Sheybal) calls his Master before the phone box explodes. A set at MGM Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

A plane lands, bringing Evelyn Tremble to the south of France to play baccarat with Le Chiffre.

After beating Le Chiffre at the gaming table, Evelyn leaves Casino Royale with Vesper Lynd. Paul Plowman explains that the first storey is a set and the rest is a matte, a split-screen shot, while christoph404 suggests a floating miniature of the upper storeys above the "Casino Royale" sign placed closer to the camera.

When Vesper is kidnapped, Evelyn Tremble (Peter Sellers) speeds after her in a Lotus. The pattern of the background windows is reminiscent of Littleton Park House at Shepperton Studios in Surrey.

With Le Chiffre eliminated by Dr. Noah, the original James Bond returns to London with Mata. Located by Steve Randall, this is a view of Carlton House Terrace from Horse Guards Road SW1 with New Zealand House in the background.

The trees were too big and in bloom in my Aug '23 post so here's a winter shot to improve the view. SJ

The corner of Downing Street and Whitehall in SW1.

Sir James turns into Downing Street from Whitehall.

The Bentley proceeds towards number 10. Downing Street SW1.

Pulling up outside the Prime Minister's residence, Bond tells Mata to run along and watch the Changing of the Guard. Confirmed by Shell Rubin this is MGM's Downing Street set at Borehamwood in Hertfordshire, which can also be seen in 'Inspector Clouseau'.

With thanks to Mary E for this comparison of the "real" number 10, taken when the film was originally uploaded.

Disappointed, Mata leaves as her Godfather enters number 10 to speak with the Prime Minister. The steps down to Horse Guards Road in SW1 with buildings on Downing Street including number 10 visible to the top left.

A Post Office Worker watches Mata pass before picking up a handset. Looking north towards Horse Guards Parade with the rear of number 12 Downing Street on the right.

Mata reaches Horse Guards Parade.

One post remains, one has gone. This is a sunnier replacement to my cloudy and less accurate August shot but I'm still having trouble aligning the foreground with the background. SJ

Receiving a signal relayed from the Post Office Worker, a Horseman breaks rank and gallops towards Mata.

This is the point where thre road curves away on the right side. SJ

Meanwhile, Tourists in Trafalgar Square turn to look up as an unidentified flying object begins to land.

Looking towards South Africa House. SJ

The astounded Crowd watch the flying saucer touch down before a door begins to open.

The Jellicoe fountain here. SJ

Having picked up Mata, the Horseman rides towards Trafalgar Square. Admiralty Arch at the north-eastern end of The Mall in SW1.

There are still alterations for the Arch's transformation into a Waldorf Astoria, set to open in 2025. SJ

A ramp extends from Dr. Noah's craft to the roadway. Model, matte and live action combine for this view of Trafalgar Square.

Bringing his bus to a stand, the Driver (Peter Newman) watches as the Horseman gallops into the flying saucer. Charing Cross SW1 with the northern end of Whitehall in the right background.

The same background buildings stand to the right. (PW)

A Constable (Mike Jarvis) and a Bus Driver (Guy Standeven) look on as the UFO takes off. Same bus, different driver on Charing Cross with Northumberland Avenue WC2 in the left background.

Facing the same junction. (PW)

After lift off, the flying saucer passes over the Horse Guards building on Horse Guards Parade as noted by Steve Randall.

It does look a little like Trafalgar Square as once cited. This is taken from Horse Guards Parade. SJ

Carrying Mata Bond to SMERSH headquarters, Dr. Noah's jet orbital spaceplane leaves London. Looking northward along the River Thames with the Houses of Parliament to the left.

The London Eye has been added to the skyline. SJ

Outside Casino Royale, Guests continue to arrive after Sir James enters with Miss Monepenny.

The Casino Director calls the Police when things get out of hand after the production's bizarre finale sequence gets under way. A set at Shepperton Studios in Surrey.