It Happened in Soho
Date: 1948
Director: Frank Chisnell
Production Company: Frank Chisnell Productions
Stars: Richard Murdoch, Patricia Raine, Henry Oscar, Paul Demel, John Bailey, Eunice Gayson
Location(s): London
Region(s): London H-L
Storyline:
A murder in Soho is investigated by a reporter and a police inspector.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
- 11 Sep 2021
The titles fade as dramatic music accompanies various views of the London district. It may have happened in Soho . . . but it was dark when it did! Facing Newport Dwellings on Newport Place in WC2. A location that can also be seen in 'Emil and the Detectives'.
A little more colourful today. (PW)
- Capture 2
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On the story's Lavelle Street, a Woman cries out "Help, police, murder" before the blue lamp on a Police Call Post begins to flash. More dark and grainy captures.
- Capture 3
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Reporter Bill Scott is already on the scene to cover the story for his newspaper's two million readers.
- Capture 4
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Susan (Patricia Raine) approaches the studio set of the exterior of Angelo's Café where much of the action takes place.
- Capture 5
- 11 Sep 2021
Meeting Susan in the café, Bill takes her on a tour of Soho. I may be mistaken, but this is looking north along Frith Street towards Soho Square,
The matching chimney in the distance proves the location. (PW)
- Capture 6
- 11 Sep 2021
The corner of Frith Street and Old Compton Street.
A wider view of the same corner. (PW)
- Capture 7
- 11 Sep 2021
Looking north-east along Old Compton Street from the junction with Frith Street.
Traffic approaching from behind didn't allow for a more accurate shot. (PW)
- Capture 8
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We're guided by street signs superimposed on night time streets as Susan's journey continues.
- Capture 9
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Heading south-west from Dean Street.
- Capture 10
- 16 Nov 2021
A now famous Soho thoroughfare.
Paul Lincoln leaves us to wonder that there was perhaps more character and style to the old signs. (RL)
- Capture 11
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11 to 13a Greek Street were latterly known as Portland House or Wedgwood Mews . . . until the buildings were demolished leaving just the facade.
- Capture 12
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They may only be street signs but they are also locations.
- Capture 13
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Running south-east from Peter Street to Brewer Street.
- Capture 14
- 11 Sep 2021
If continuity is correct, this is facing Dean Street across the then waste ground at the corner of Old Compton Street.
Whether continuity is correct or not, this is the corner of Old Compton Street and Dean Street. (PW)
- Capture 15
- 11 Sep 2021
The Dog & Duck public house at the corner of Bateman Street and Frith Street in Soho W1 inside which the pair laugh, point and generally have a good time whilst the well matched Landlord and Landlady serve their customers.
Redesigned windows at the same establishment. (PW)
- Capture 16
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OK, now I'm lost.
- Capture 17
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Another Soho street, one presumes, before views of some of the area's characters appear.
- Capture 18
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The same location as a couple of captures ago at a slightly different angle.
- Capture 19
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A long lost Soho establishment?
- Capture 20
- 11 Sep 2021
Outside the Fitzroy Tavern on Windmill Street W1. The location can be seen in 'Everything', 'Last Night in Soho', 'Sapphire' and 'Monsieur Ripois'.
Just getting ready to open. (PW)
- Capture 21
- 11 Sep 2021
The two pay a visit to one last pub before returning to Angelo's Café. The entrance to the Fitzroy Tavern at the corner of Charlotte Street and Windmill Street W1.
The sign in its entirety. (PW)
- Capture 22
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A Mother take her Child inside when news spreads that a murder has been committed after Susan finds her new friend Julie dead in her flat.
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People hurry to the safety of their homes.
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Although dark, patterns on the buildings can be made out on this street.
- Capture 25
- 16 Apr 2022
Inspector Carp and his Men arrive when the murderer is identified and cornered. Newman Passage in W1 identified by Celia Lunn. The narrow allay can also be seen in 'Last Night in Soho', 'Flannelfoot', 'Peeping Tom', 'Das Geheimnis der gelben Narzissen' and 'The Frightened City'.
Celia's Mother Rosie took this shot which highlights that the side walls have been modernised and the lower window in the background is now a door.