Crest of the Wave (aka Seagulls Over Sorrento)
Date: 1954
Director: Roy and John Boulting
Production Company: Boulting Brothers
Stars: Gene Kelly, John Justin, Bernard Lee, Sid James, Patric Doonan, Jeff Richards, Fredd Wayne, Ray Jackson
Location(s): Bailiwick of Guernsey, Bailiwick of Jersey
Region(s): Rest Of The World
Storyline:
US and British combine know-how to investigate why a new torpedo secret weapon won’t work.
Additional Information:
Stills by SJ.
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- Capture 1
- 16 Apr 2022
Supposed to be an island off western Scotland. Richie Branner says that this is actually Bouley Bay pier, Jersey, and is taken from Fort Leicester. It is well known that this film was filmed here and in Alderney in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
The view from the steps leading up to Fort Leicester which is now owned by Jersey Heritage and available to rent. PW
- Capture 2
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But this is the Channel Island, Alderney.
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Kelly arrives at the pier of Fort Clonque. Melodie Earickson confirms Fort Clonque, Alderney.
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Lee chases after visiting yanks Richards and Wayne.
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The US visitors laconically watch James et al enjoying the PT session.
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Down on the pier again.
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Up on the battlements.
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James and Jackson.
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Up top with a nice view of the mainland of Alderney.