Little Lord Fauntleroy

Date: 1980
Director: Jack Gold
Production Company: Norman Rosemont Productions

Stars: Ricky Schroder, Eric Portman, Connie Booth, Alec Guiness, Kate Harper, Rolf Saxon, Patrick Stewart, Dicon Murray, Tony Melody, Ann Way, Patsy Rowlands
Location(s): Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

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Storyline:

A poor, kind-hearted American boy unexpectedly inherits an English earldom and, sent to live with his stern grandfather, gently transforms the old man’s heart and the lives of those around him.

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Page compiled by Steve Randall

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The story opens on Hester Street in 1870's New York, where young Cedric Errol (Ricky Schroder) chats to his friend Dick Tipton (Rolf Saxon) the bootblack. An elaborate set at Shepperton Studios captures the scene.

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Cedric is told that he is heir to the Earldom of Dorincourt. He travels to England where he is driven towards the castle, accompanied by his widowed mother (Connie Booth) and the lawyer Mr Havisham (Eric Porter). Unidentified location.

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Mrs. Errol is to live in a cottage on the estate The Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire.

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Cedric rides to the main gates of Dorincourt. The entrance to Harlaxton Manor in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire.

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The gatekeeper and her sons run behind the carriage to welcome Cedric. The view outwards from Harlaxton Manor.

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Mr Havisham explains to the new Lord Fauntleroy how he needs to conduct himself. Harlaxton Manor is also seen in 'The Ruling Class', 'The Young Visiters' and 'The Haunting'.

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The carriage draws closer to the castle. Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, also seen in 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'Fumo di Londra'.

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The staff line up to greet the new arrival. Belvoir Castle.

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The Earl of Dorincourt (Alec Guinness) takes Little Lord Fauntleroy to visit his mother. The Old Rectory, Woolsthorpe.

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Lord Fauntleroy is taken to the stables, where the riding instructor (Patrick Stewart) is impressed with his horsemanship. The Belvoir Hunt Stables in Woolsthorpe.

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Lord Fauntleroy is taken riding on the estate. In the background is the Church of St James, Woolsthorpe.

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They come across a lame boy Georgie (Dicon Murray). Lord Fauntleroy gives him a ride into the village. The Green, Exton in the Rutland district of Leicestershire.

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Miss Smiff (Ann Way) and Mrs. Dibble (Patsy Rowlands) emerge from a shop to see the young Lord Fauntleroy arriving. 1 High Street, Exton.

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A delivery is made to Mr. Kimsey the druggist (Tony Melody). Old School House, Oakham Road, Exton.

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Cedric meets Mr. Kimsey and buys Georgie a crutch on his grandfather's account. High Street, Exton looking northeast.

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Sunday morning at the village church. St Peter and St Paul's Church, Exton, Leicestershire.

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Mr. Kimsey, Mrs. Dibble and Miss Smiff discuss the boy's generosity. St Peter and St Paul's Church.

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Lord Fauntleroy arrives at the church gate with his grandfather. St Peter and St Paul's Church.

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Cedric's mother Mrs. Erroll visits Earl's Lane, a slum area at the foot of the castle, where the Earl's tenants live. Unidentified location, which may be a set.

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Mrs. Errol visits Miss Smiff to ask for a job as a dressmaker. Vine Cottage. 3 The Green, Exton.

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The Earl stands with Cedric on the promontory, shows him the extent of the estate and says "All this will be yours someday".

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Cedric spots Earl's Lane and asks to see it. The view is of the Kitchen Garden area of Belvoir Castle.

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Cedric and his grandfather ride down the lane. The Earl has neglected it and is shocked by the squalor his tenants are living in.

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The hard-hearted earl is gradually transformed, ordering Earl's lane to be renovated, and "kicking a can" with Cedric in the courtyard. Belvoir Castle.

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Mr. Havisham rushes to the castle to bring news of a rival heir to the earldom. The bridge between Upper and Lower Lakes at Belvoir Castle.

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Kimsey, Dibble, Stiff and Reverend Muldaur (Peter Copley) look towards the pub as the surprise claimant makes an appearance. High Street, Exton.

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Minna Tipton (Kate Harper) leaves for the castle with her son to claim the title. The Fox and Hounds, Exton.

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Mr. Havisham returns to the castle with more news that helps to resolve the situation. This bridge is currently unidentified.