Gilded Cage, The

Capt. Steve Anderson (Alex Nicol) arrives in the UK to be met by his brother Harry Anderson (Michael Alexander). Almost certainly London Airport.

After a drink Harry drops Steve off at his hotel. At the time of filming The Berkeley Arms Hotel now the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 745 Bath Road, Cranford, Hounslow TW5 9QE.

69 years later, Antony Blair returned to the location.

After a mistaken telephone call and subsequent meeting Steve takes Brenda Lucas (Ursula Howells) home. Ray Glenister found, despite the dark capture, Whitehead's Grove, Chelsea, London SW3

This is the east entrance off Whitehead's Grove into the Cranmer Court development. SJ

Steve finds Brenda’s purse in his pocket and returns to her flat….to find Brenda dead....and his brother. Here, Ray finds Steve outside central block of Cranmer Court, 111-146 Whitehead's Grove, Chelsea, London SW3. This apartment block can also be seen in 'The Long Arm' and 'Double Exposure'.

The central block has two entrances. This is the east one. SJ

Steve goes to meet with Marcia Farrell (Veronica Hurst), Brenda’s flat mate, at the ‘Stein Beckfield Gallery' that has ‘The Gilded Cage’ painting by Degas. St. Mary Abbot’s Court (68-112), Warwick Gardens, London W14

It's now changed its access to 71-112 with 68-70 round the side. SJ

And they leave by cab. Warwick Gardens looking across to Kensington High Street.

Leafier. SJ

But they are being watched by a man in a van that moves off……...Warwick Gardens

The east side. SJ

……… quickly,……. Warwick Gardens towards Kensington High Street and the Queen Victoria Monument.

This shows the changes on Kensington High Street. SJ

……..to pick up the one on watch. Warwick Gardens.

Lamp-post siting looks true. SJ

Steve agrees to drop Marcia off at the theatre. A capture for the location detail. Rowan Road, Hammersmith, London W6 looking towards Hammersmith Road and the distinctive Rose and Crown pub. Rowton House can be seen dominating the top right hand corner.

Nothing recognisable now, but very similar to Keep it Clean capture 12. SJ

Steve pays off the taxi. Rowan Road, Hammersmith, London W6 and the Kings Theatre that was closed and demolished in 1963. The theatre and Rowan Road also appear in 'Keep It Clean', 'Charley Moon' and 'The Dark Man'.

The building which replaced the building which replaced the theatre. SJ

He walks away to the rear of the theatre. Now re-developed.

The re-developed corner now. SJ

Where he is followed by the van….. What is now formally Latymer Court, London W6 looking back towards Rowan Road

This is about as far back as one can go before meeting a firmly shut gate to Latymer Court. SJ

….beaten up by the occupants and abducted. Ray confirms this to be the long access alley at the north east corner of Kings Theatre, with the rear parking entrance of Latymer Court on the left.

Only to find himself emerging from a hatch on a boat on the River Thames apparently going down stream. Oliver’s Wharf, Wapping High Street, top left of centre.

With redevelopment on the south bank of the river making an accurate comparison difficult, this is a closer view of Oliver's Wharf. (PW)

“Where d’you spring from?” Steve asks him to turn round but it looks as if they have as that white building is ‘The Prospect of Whitby’ behind the captain's head.

John Harwood supplied this but isn't it reversed? (SJ)

Steve decides to ‘take the plunge’ and swim ashore! The following morning Marcia asks him to meet him at the theatre at 8am. Ray confirms this to be Rowan Road, looking toward the Rose and Crown in Hammersmith Road.

And this is the second building after the theatre was demolished. SJ

But it was a trap, he escapes. Rowan Road.

The building to the right remains. SJ

He takes a cab to Marcia’s flat, now she is missing. As with Captures 3 and 4, Ray finds Steve outside central block of Cranmer Court, 111-146 Whitehead's Grove, Chelsea, London SW3. This apartment block also appearing in 'The Long Arm' and 'Double Exposure'.

The same entrance now. SJ

She is abducted Charles Liddell (Ronan O’Casey) in a cab. Warwick Gardens.

The tree has thickened. SJ

But Sumarko (Charles Wade), her butler, sees it happen. Warwick Gardens but I am having difficulty in identifying the exact background houses.

I'm not surprised about the background houses, completely swept away for a high rise. And only the south end of St Mary Abbot's Court remains to prove the location. SJ

Sumarko calls Steve to tell him that Marcia has been taken by Liddell. Unidentified background.

Steve excuses himself from Inspector Brace (Trevor Reid) who is questioning him but Sergeant Miller (Patrick Jordan) signals to the waiting police car to follow him. Jules is on a run now, 3 Whitehead's Grove this time. (RL)

Sumarko waits at Liddell’s ‘Kingfisher Garage’ while Steve’s taxi pulls up and the police car draws into the curb. Jules Ballantyne is not fooled by that 'Esso' sign, it is the entrance to the underground garage of Nell Gwynn House, Whitehead's Grove, London SW3 with Draycott Avenue crossing and the post box remains in place.

After finding and releasing his brother and Marcia with the aid of the police Steve heads off to the back of the ‘Palette Club’ to climb the fire escape.

Marcia and the taxi wait meet him at the front, just as Ken Aimes (Clifford Evans) is escaping with the picture. Phillimore Gardens, London W8 Also seen in 'Escape by Night' and 'Three Steps to The Gallows'.

A redesigned entrance for Bill Wyman's Sticky Fingers, 1A Phillimore Gardens, which opened in 1989 and looks permanently closed now. SJ

Meanwhile the police are taking all the accomplices and Harry back to the police station. Harrow Road looking towards the junction with Edgware Road. Now substantially re-developed.

Forced to stop at lights Harry makes a dash for it. High Street, Hampton Hill, Middlesex at the junction with Hampton Road.

Tim Wingham found that once again redevelopment reigns.

A convenient passageway. Beside 120 High Street, Hampton Hill in Middlesex.

Tim only had to pan from the previous capture to find that on this side of the road things remain virtually untouched.

Harry gives the pursuing policeman the slip. Upper Mall, Hammersmith with the sign for ‘The Old Ship’ on the left hand side. The gantry went from the waterside to the pumping station on the far right out of sight.

This is a RPV, with 'The Old Ship' to the immediate right being the only possible public access following all the re-development and building.

Ken Aimes makes his way to the theatre…… Rowan Road, London W6

All new. SJ

…..and parks, getting out of the car with the picture. Rowan Road

All intact. SJ

Harry manages to grab a cab and he makes his way to the theatre. Rowan Road.

Not completely convinced that much matches here. Looking north. SJ

Harry is shot by Aimes who makes his getaway but Steve and the police are not far behind. Ray identifies this as Cherry Gardens Pier, Southwark, London SE1

John H and his drone in action over the Thames. (SJ)

The police arrive at the docks where they find Aimes abandoned car. The bridge that took St. Katharine’s Way over the entrance to St Katharine Docks Basin.

Hard to believe that such an important highway into the docks is no longer.

“How many ships are due to sail?” The entrance to London Docks on the corner of Thomas Moore St and East Smithfield, London E1

They make their way to the likely departures. The main courtyard looking towards the entrance gates, also seen in ‘River Beat’.

The uniformed police take one route. London Docks, Western Dock, North Quay looking east.

A dock policeman sees Aimes and starts to chase. London Docks, Western Dock, quayside, North Quay looking east.

Aimes quickens his pace. London Docks, Western Dock, quayside, North Quay looking east.

The policeman gets closer. London Docks, Western Dock, western side towards Transit Sheds.

Aimes gives them all the slip. Western side of Ivory House looking north towards what was 'C' Warehouse on East Smithfield.

London still remains quiet despite the lifting of 'lock-down'........and half term!

He makes his way over the footbridge also seen in ‘Attack on the Iron Coast’.

A slightly wider view to reflect the significant changes.

Steve and Inspector Brace catch sight of Aimes. Looking south west across the Basin from the rear of Ivory House towards what was 'A' Warehouse and the edge of 'B', now the 'Thistle Tower Hotel'.

The bicycle was unchained from the steps just in the nick of time.

Aimes makes his way to the riverside. The St Katharine Dock entrance looking across to the south bank.

The best comparative shot possible given the many changes that have taken place, including rules, regulations and

But Sergeant Miller there…. The St Katharine Dock entrance looking towards Tower Bridge.

Somethings never change.

….and approaches him….

As the next capture and comparative shot shows, 'thing's a'int what they used to be'.

…but Steve, Inspector Bruce and Sergeant Miller tackle him before a shot is fired. The Dockmasters House.

The Dockmasters House is no longer so easily accessible and access overall is very restricted.