Durant Affair, The

The film opens with solicitor Roland Farley visiting Ethel Sinclair Durant as she lies on her deathbed. St. Hubert's House on St. Hubert's Lane, Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, identified by Geoff Dodd, see following capture for grander shot. (RL)

Mr. Farley parks his car and enters the house to hear what the society hostess has to say. Geoff Dodd identifies this as St. Hubert's House on St. Hubert's Lane, Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire. The property also appears in 'Just My Luck', 'Island of Terror', 'Devils of Darkness' and 'The League of Gentlemen' and 'The March Hare'. (RL)

Following the death of Ethel Durant, the story moves to the office where Mary Grant is working late. Dave W has never struck me as a baked beans and spaghetti hoop man, but he has nevertheless come up with the premises of the Canned Foods Advisory Bureau at 37 Baker Street, London W1. (RL)

The building's alterations on the corner with Blandford Street show similarities. SJ

The camera tilts up the building where Mr. Farley enters Miss Grant's office to tell her that there is a possibility she will inherit £500,000. 37 Baker Street, London W1, see previous capture.

Tilting up reveals further similarities. SJ

As he is the executor of Ethel's will and has to contest any claim on the estate, Mr. Farley directs Mary to his friend, barrister Julian Armour to act for her. Facing number 4 Brick Court from Middle Temple Lane EC4.

4 Brick Court slightly tilting to exclude its ground floor. SJ

After an initial meeting during which Mary becomes upset, Julian Armour (Conrad Phillips) makes his way to her apartment to explain the position she is in. With the setting sun in his eyes Dave W sees Bayswater Road W2 outside the apartment block named as 100 Lancaster Gate. (RL)

Looking west towards the Columbia Hotel on a parallel branch of the main Bayswater Road. SJ

Julian sends Ned Dunston out to find out what he can about Mrs. Durant's past. Brick Court can also be found in 1969’s ‘David Copperfield’, 'The Battleaxe' and 'Hostile Witness'.

The tree does its best to obscure 5 Essex Court and 4 Brick Court. SJ

Mary Grant (Jane Griffiths) arrives for her appointment at Julian's chambers that afternoon. Looking onto Tanfield Court EC4, otherwise known as Cloister Court or Church Court, with the Temple church of St. Mary to the top right.

The court from ground level. This area was also seen in 'Buster'. SJ

The action to contest the probate of Ethel's will begins. Strand WC2 with the Royal Courts of Justice in the background.

A leafier view. SJ

During an adjournment in the proceedings, Julian goes to look for Mary. Facing west from outside Henekeys at 354 Strand with St. Clement Dane's church in the right distance.

That evening, Julian takes Mary for dinner when they discuss her Father. Piccadilly Circus W1.

Still shrouded as it has been for some while now. SJ

Julian arrives home to find Ned waiting for him who explains that he has discovered that a man named Dr. Arthur Rawlings may have vital evidence.

In court the next day, a new witness, Soho club owner Mario Costello is called by Julian. The Royal Courts of Justice with the Temple Bar Memorial at the boundary of Strand WC2 and Fleet Street EC4 on the right.

A similar time of day with the memorial in shade and the courts in sunshine. SJ

The Court Principles are driven to Berkeley Sanatorium where the dangerously ill Dr. Rawlings is residing. Chalfont Park at Chalfont St. Peter near Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire.

Getting out of their cars, the Judge and Barristers enter the building to hear evidence from the key witness. Chalfont Park also features in 'Thunderball' and 'Man in the Moon'.

After the passing of Dr. Rawlings, that night Julian returns for a prearranged meeting with the Custodian of the sanatorium. Chalfont Park at Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire.

After a search through Dr. Rawlings' belongings, Julian is led by Eddie Duff to his car.

Julian is driven to the site of the orphanage that Mary was placed in. Chalfont Park, Chalfont St. Peter to the north-east of Gerrards Cross.

Following clues given by those who recall the orphanage, Julian heads to the home of elderly Elizabeth Jane Wellings.

The case resumes with Mary taking the stand. The Royal Courts of Justice on Strand WC2.

Standing close to the Temple Bar Memorial. SJ