Idol on Parade
Date: 1959
Director: John Gilling
Production Company: Warwick Film Productions
Stars: Anthony Newley, William Bendix, Anne Aubrey, Lionel Jeffries, Sid James
Location(s): London, Surrey
Region(s): London H-L, South East E-L
Storyline:
A rising rock’n’roll star is conscripted into the Army just as he reaches the top of the music charts.
Additional Information:
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- Capture 1
- 02 Mar 2019
Following his call up for National Service, pop singer Jeep Jackson (Anthony Newley) signs autographs as he enters Victoria station with his manager Herbert Wise (Sid James) and Ron (Harry Fowler). Looking out onto Terminus Place from the eastern side of Victoria station in SW1.
Replacing, with his blessing, Peter's shot from Aug 2016 which showed a blocked passageway, with a reinstated entrance. SJ
- Capture 2
- 01 Mar 2019
A group of schoolgirls cross the concourse before spotting the newly famous star. The inside of Victoria station is also seen in 'Never Look Back', 'Night Ferry', 'Village of Daughters', 'The Embezzler', 'Say Hello to Yesterday' and 'The Ipcress File'.
Today. SJ
- Capture 3
- 01 Mar 2019
Also entering the station is Bertie Bassett (Lionel Jeffries), an Army Adjutant, who carries parcels for Caroline (Anne Aubrey), his Commanding Officer's daughter.
I think we're about here. SJ
- Capture 4
- 01 Mar 2019
As the schoolgirls rush toward their idol, Jeep and his entourage collide with Bertie.
I think that's a match on the left. SJ
- Capture 5
- 01 Mar 2019
Bertie picks himself up from the ground and follows Caroline to the platform.
Slightly off angle but there's the arch and windows above. SJ
- Capture 6
- 06 Jan 2020
After fighting their way through the fans surrounding Jeep at the ticket barrier, the pair board the train that will take them back to the Wrexham Regiment's camp.
Platform 2, I posted in Aug 2019 but I was never completely convinced: I think given the furthest background building, it must be platform 6 or even 8. New building has been built over the lines making now shots tricky. SJ
- Capture 7
- 06 Jan 2020
The Ticket Collector stands his ground as the mob holds everyone up and Jeep misses the train. A last view of London's Victoria station.
Platform 6 (see above) today. SJ
- Capture 8
- 'Now' required
At a Meteorological Station in the Outer Hebrides, a Wessex Regiment Sergeant discovers a mistake when new recruit Joseph Jackson arrives instead of Jeep Jackson.
- Capture 9
- 'Now' required
The following morning, a car brings Jeep to the Wrexham Regiment's Depot.
- Capture 10
- 'Now' required
An impatient Captain Bassett stands at the camp gateway awaiting the arrival of the 200th volunteer recruit, Joseph Jackson.
- Capture 11
- 'Now' required
Corporal Nerking (Gordon Needham) carries Jeep's bags and the three march toward a parade of honour accompanied by the sound of a military band.
- Capture 12
- 'Now' required
When the mistaken identity is realised, the band and parade are dismissed and Jeep is handed over to Sergeant Major Lush (William Bendix).
- Capture 13
- 'Now' required
Passing through rows of Nissen huts, the Sergeant Major points the way to Jeep's new home.
- Capture 14
- 'Now' required
Having arranged with Herbie to be sprung from the camp to perform a concert, Jeep returns to the barracks. In the background stand what look like the sound stages at Shepperton Studios in Surrey.
- Capture 15
- 30 Jun 2018
Police arrive at the theatre where Jeep is performing. Christopher Matheson found this to be Charlotte Street, London W1. The advertising hoarding and "JAYS" sign also appeared in 'The Voice of Merrill'.
Facing north from outside what was the Scala Theatre , Christopher provides a Google Street View to show the scene as it is now. (RL)
- Capture 16
- 'Now' required
The officers rush into the building where a fight has broken out between Bertie and some Teddy Boys after the rock star is recognised. As this is a pan from the previous capture this must have been the Scala Theatre, Charlotte Street. (RL)
- Capture 17
- 'Now' required
Escaping from the melee, Caroline leads Jeep through the stage door as a battered and bruised Bertie follows. Christopher Matheson has identified this as Tottenham Street, London W1. Those four pillars of the Scala Theatre can also be seen in 'A Hard Days Night'. (RL)
- Capture 18
- 'Now' required
Ron and Jeep come into sight as Herbie waits to take the singer back to camp.
- Capture 19
- 'Now' required
After being found unsuitable for the regimental band, Jeep returns to camp to be met by Sergeant Major Lush.
- Capture 20
- 'Now' required
Jeep and his pal Shorty go to the cinema to watch 'Cockleshell Heroes', a film that Anthony Newley and David Lodge, playing Shorty, both appeared in.
- Capture 21
- 12 Jul 2016
After his latest song is released, Caroline and Jeep leave Imhofs Record Shop at 112-116 New Oxford Street in London WC1. The shop can also be seen in 'Gorgo'.
Peter admits that this is a "pure guess" as it has all been rebuilt. (RL)
- Capture 22
- 12 Jul 2016
Having fallen for each other, the couple walk from the shop holding hands. Facing west on New Oxford Street with the corner of Bainbridge Street to the right.
"Well, it's the same corner" says Peter. (RL)
- Capture 23
- 'Now' required
When Joseph Jackson arrives at the camp, Jeep leaves for the Outer Hebrides, passing Ron at the gate who's on his way to start his National Service.