Emma
Date: 1996
Director: Douglas McGrath
Production Company: Matchmaker Films
Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Collette, Alan Cumming, Ewan McGregor, Jeremy Northam
Location(s): Dorset, Somerset
Region(s): South West
Storyline:
Based on Jane Austen’s novel of the same name, the film follows the misadventures of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and self-assured young woman who fancies herself a matchmaker.
Additional Information:
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Following a wedding that she has arranged as a result of her matchmaking, Emma returns to Hartfield, where she lives with her hypochondriac father Mr. Woodhouse. Came House, Winterborne Came, Dorset.
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Embarking on her next project Emma (Gwyneth Paltrow) offers advice to her new friend Harriet Smith (Toni Collette). At a baker’s shop they hide from the approach of local chatterbox Miss Bates. Richard Lovejoy pinpoints this as 25/27 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorset, dressed for the occasion.
The same location 'undressed'. (RL)
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As Harriet chases butterflies in the orchard, Emma quizzes her about her fascination for local farmer Robert Martin.
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They stop on the bridge as they spot Mr. Martin.
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Harriet agrees to pose for a portrait from Emma at the request of local vicar Philip Elton (Alan Cumming).
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A cattle market takes place in the film’s Highbury Village. Fore Street, Evershot.
Cars replace the sheep. (RL)
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Outside the dressmaker’s Harriet waits to tell Emma that Mr. Martin has proposed to her. Emma advises her to refuse. 21 Fore Street, Evershot.
Presumably all repainted for the film to be more of the period. (RL)
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At an archery session with George Knightley (Jeremy Northam) Emma discusses the proposal. Crichel House, near Moor Crichel, Dorset.
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- 22 Jul 2023
Emma comes to meet with Harriet. 31 Fore Street, Evershot.
Constrained to a ground level shot. (RL)
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- 22 Jul 2023
Emma and Harriet read a riddle from Mr. Elton. 31 Fore Street, Evershot.
Today's riddle is where did they locate that seat. (RL)
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The two girls visit the sick bearing harvest gifts. Helyar Almshouses, East Coker, Somerset.
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Ragged children play. Helyar Almshouses, East Coker, Somerset.
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As they pass the church Emma extols the virtues of Mr. Elton to Harriet. St Michael & All Angels' Church, East Coker, Somerset.
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As the snow falls, Emma and her father collect Mr. Elton from the vicarage. St Michael & All Angels' Church, East Coker, Somerset.
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They arrive at the Christmas party being held at Randalls. Mapperton, Bridport, Dorset.
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On another day, Emma gets her carriage stuck in water and is rescued by Frank Churchill.
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Frank Churchill (Ewan McGregor) arrives at Hartfield to see Emma at the end of his visit. Came House, Winterborne Came, Dorset.
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Riding with Harriet, Emma declares her distaste for Mr. Elton's new wife, but decides to throw a party for her. 30 Fore Street, Evershot.
I did not have the benefit of behing slightly higher for this shot. (RL)
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Augusta Hawkins Elton (Juliet Stevenson) is excited about the party as she walks with Emma and her father (Denys Hawthorne). St. Nicholas' Church, Winterborne Clenston, Dorset.
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At Donwell Abbey, Emma and Mr. Knightley anticipate the upcoming ball. Crichel House, Newtown, Dorset.
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At a picnic on Box Hill, Emma unthinkingly insults Miss Bates (Sophie Thompson). Is this the real Box Hill in Surrey?
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Emma visits Miss Bates' house to apologize, but she refuses to see her. Tess Cottage, West Hill, Evershot.
Once again a ground level shot of necessity. (RL)
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- 22 Jul 2023
Emma leaves saddened. Back Lane, West Hill, Evershot.
We saw no sad souls during our visit to Evershot. (RL)
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Emma confides in Mrs. Weston (Greta Scacchi) that she is in love with Mr. Knightly.
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Plucking daisies in the garden, Emma thinks about Mr. Knightley.
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Emma leaves the church after praying over Mr. Knightley. St. Nicholas Church, Winterborne Clenston, Dorset.
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Mr Knightley arrives back and bumps into Emma. They walk by a stream. Mapperton Gardens, Dorset.
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They kiss under a massive tree. The arboretum, Mapperton Gardens, Dorset.
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Harriet visits Emma in the greenhouse, to bring news of her engagement to Robert Martin.
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Emma and George are married, obscuring our view of the church.
It was difficult to know exaclty how the background was angled. (RL)
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- 22 Jul 2023
Ah, there it is. St. Nicholas Church, Winterborne Clenston, Dorset.
We were not blessed with such a sunny day as the bride and groom. (RL)