I am a Camera

Date: 1955
Director: Henry Cornelius
Production Company: Romulus Films, Remus Films Ltd.

Stars: Julie Harris, Laurence Harvey, Shelley Winters, Ron Randell
Location(s): London, Surrey

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

Just before the Nazis rise to power in Germany, an aspiring novelist from England meets a flamboyant cabaret entertainer and an unusual friendship begins.

Additional Information:

An early addition to the site, now with new and additional screen captures as well as a narrative by Phil Wilkinson.

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  • Capture 1
  • 25 Sep 2008

As he walks, Christopher Isherwood (Laurence Harvey) narrates the opening to the story. Wyndham Place in London W1 with St. Mary’s church beyond Crawford Street in the distance. The location can be seen in 'Turn The Key Softly', 'Last Christmas', 'Late Extra' and ‘The World Ten Times Over’.

Now by Simon James.

  • Capture 2
  • 25 Sep 2008

"My name is Christopher Isherwood. I'd like to think that I need say no more." The corner of Wyndham Place and Bryanston Place.

Now. SJ.

  • Capture 3
  • 25 Sep 2008

"But perhaps I'd better add I'm a novelist." Facing number 25 Bryanston Place W1.

Now. SJ.

  • Capture 4
  • 25 Sep 2008

"Comfortably off, set in my ways, a confirmed bachelor." Panning left on Bryanston Place.

Now. SJ.

  • Capture 5
  • 25 Sep 2008

"Sentimental melodies have a profound and moving effect on me. They seem to go to my stomach." Bryanston Place with Bryanston Square to the left and buildings on Shouldham Street in the distance.

Now. SJ.

  • Capture 6
  • 25 Sep 2008

A Street Pianist watches as Christopher stops and searches through his pockets . . . for his stomach pills. Bryanston Square W1 with Wyndham Place to the right.

Now. SJ.

  • Capture 7
  • 25 Sep 2008

"They make me feel that maybe I have missed something in life." Outside number 31 Bryanston Square.

Now. SJ.

  • Capture 8
  • 25 Sep 2008

"Unfortunately I can't always miss the literary cocktail parties to which I'm invited by my publisher." The doorway to number 31 Bryanston Square in W1.

Now. SJ.

  • Capture 9
  • 'Now' required

As the story continues in flashback, Sally Bowles (Julie Harris) and Christopher step onto the street as Fritz Wendel (Anton Diffring) opens the door of a Chauffeur driven car sent to pick them up.

  • Capture 10
  • 10 Oct 2023

The three are taken to the home of Natalia Landauer and her Parents. St. Ann's Court on St. Ann's Hill in Chertsey, Surrey

This is the best view that Nick Boorman could get of this splendid Art Deco building.

  • Capture 11
  • 'Now' required

After saying their farewells, Christopher watches Sally's taxi carry her out of his life. The studio set used for much of the Berlin action.