Chorus of Disapproval, A
Date: 1989
Director: Michael Winner
Production Company: Palisades Entertainment Group
Stars: Jeremy Irons, Anthony Hopkins, Richard Briers, Prunella Scales, Sylvia Syms, Lionel Jeffries, Barbara Ferris, Jenny Seagrove, Gareth Hunt, Anne Priestley, Alexandra Pigg, Pete Lee-Wilson
Location(s): North Yorkshire
Region(s): North
Storyline:
A young widower moves to a small town and joins the local amateur light operatic society to play a minor role in The Beggar’s Opera.
Additional Information:
Page compiled by Steve Randall.
Unless otherwise specified, all locations are in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
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Widower Guy Jones makes his way by train towards a sleepy English town. The River Derwent at Kirkham North Yorkshire.
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Panning with the train we see the bridge over the River Derwent at Kirkham Abbey.
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The train arrives at the railway station. Platform 5, Scarborough Station, North Yorkshire.
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At the station Guy is recognised by an old lady who is collecting a friend. He explains that he has been transferred to the area.
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He leaves the station building, carrying his and the ladies' luggage.
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He helps them into the taxi, which then drives off. Scarborough station car park, with Westborough Methodist Church in the background.
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Unable to find a taxi himself, he carries his luggage along the seafront. 37 Sandside, Scarborough.
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Guy is looking for New Steps. He gets directions from a local. 5 Foreshore Road. Also seen in 'Saint Maud'.
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New Steps is a steep climb next to the former Saint Thomas's Hospital in Foreshore Road.
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Guy knocks on the door of his lodgings. 6 New Steps.
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His room is atop the Duke of York Guest House, 1-2 Merchant's Row Scarborough, later to be known as the Mariner's House.
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Guy's room has a sweeping view of South Bay Beach and Scarborough Harbour.
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The bus taking Guy to his new office passes the Eastfield Hotel, Manham Hill. The building was converted to host a supermarket in 2016.
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Guy's bus stops at the factory building. Salter Road, Eastfield.
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He is greeted by the factory manager. Salter Road.
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Guy takes a lonely meal at The Royal Hotel, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough
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Spotting an ad for auditions for an amateur production of "The Beggar's Opera", Guy makes his way to the Castle Community Centre, East Sandgate.
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Guy parks his car outside number 14, East Sandgate.
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Following the audition the cast have a raucous session in the pub. Accompanied by director Dafydd (Anthony Hopkins), Guy meets Jarvis Huntley-Pike (Lionel Jeffries) and his wife Rebecca (Sylvia Syms). The Bell, Blands Cliff looking north towards Eastborough.
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Also bidding goodnight are Ted (Richard Briers) and Enid (Barbara Ferris), as they head south down Blands Cliff.
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Back at the pub, Crispin (Pete Lee-Wilson) is coming on strong to Bridget (Alexandra Pigg). The Bell, Blands Cliff.
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Guy gives Dafydd a lift to his house, where Dafydd's wife Hannah takes a shine to him. 5 Alexandra Park.
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A shot of Scarborough harbour, taken from Marine Drive, where Guy's car has broken down.
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Dafydd arrives and discusses the value of some land that Guy's firm is looking to purchase. Marine Drive.
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Guy fixes his car. Behind stand the buildings on Sandside that now make up the Taylor Made Fun Entertainment Centre.
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As the scene changes, St Mary's Church, Castle Road is shown.
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Jarvis runs across Guy practising his part on The Esplanade during a break, and engages him in conversation.
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Dafydd's wife Hannah (Prunella Scales) arranges a clandestine meeting with Guy.
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They cuddle up together in a shelter, and are stared at by a group of children. Peasholm Park, Scarborough
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They walk along the sea front. Cleveland Way.
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Hannah and Guy get passionate. South Bay Bathing Pool, which lasted from 1915 until its demolition in 2000.
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Hannah lovingly looks up to Guy's room from the promenade. Foreshore Road.
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Hannah scurries off along the seafront. The Britannia Hotel can be seen on the right.
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Guy misinterprets a party invitation from Ian (Gareth Hunt) who opens the door to welcome Guy's "date", the elderly Hilda (Anne Priestley).
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Fay (Jenny Seagrove) looks on as Guy leaves the house after an enjoyable evening.
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Getting close to production, the group move their rehearsals into the theatre. The Royal Opera House St Thomas Street, Scarborough, which was demolished in 2004.
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Outside the theatre, Crispin has a set-to with Dafydd. The car park leading on to North Street survives, together with the electricity substation on the right.
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Jarvis summons Guy onto the roof of the theatre.
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Jarvis and Guy have a business discussion on the roof.
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Rebecca calls to Jarvis from the street below.
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Back at his lodgings Guy receives £500 in the post from Jarvis. A view of Scarborough harbour leads into the next scene.
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Guy drops round at the Huntley-Pike residence where Rebecca is pruning roses. Wheatcroft Towers, 92 Filey Road, South Side, Scarborough.
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Guy is led down from the grand house to the garden. Wheatcroft Towers.
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Guy asks Rebecca about the money Jarvis has slipped him. Rebecca tells him to enjoy it. Wheatcroft Towers, Filey Road.
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After a technical rehearsal at which the land scam blows up and the cast turns against him, Guy drives off. Alexandra Park.
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Bridget puts up posters for the show. Foreshore Road.
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After a successful production, Guy is cold-shouldered by the cast. He tosses away the £500. Blands Cliff, Scarborough.
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Following his firm's collapse Guy bids farewell to Scarborough.
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Waiting for his train, he reads about another amateur production in Blackpool. Scarborough Station.
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Guy's enthusiasm is reawakened and he starts performing on the station platform.
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Guy acknowledges applause from other passengers. Scarborough Station.