Man Who Had Power Over Women, The

Date: 1970
Director: John Krish
Production Company: Rodlor, Kettledrum Films

Stars: Rod Taylor, Carol White, James Booth, Penelope Horner, Charles Korvin, Alexandra Stewart, Keith Baron
Location(s): Buckinghamshire, Kent, London, Paris

Region(s): , ,

Storyline:

A failing marriage and a troublesome rock performer lead to a successful talent agent beginning an affair with his best friend’s wife.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

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At the Olympia in Paris, Peter Reaney waits backstage as Barry Black finishes his performance. The frontage of the Olympia, a concert venue on Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.

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Leaving the venue, a montage of stills begins as Peter Reaney (Rod Taylor) spends the afternoon with Maggie (Marie-France Boyer). Boulevard des Capucines with the Olympia at number 28.

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The steps down to Terrasse des Feuillants in le Jardin des Tuileries from the junction of Rue de Rivoli and Rue de Castiglione in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.

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Pont Alexandre III, crossing the River Seine connecting Champs-Élysées with Invalides.

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Facing the Moulin Rouge on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement.

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Peter leans out of a taxi and the pair kiss before parting. The Champs-Élysées in Paris with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance.

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The ferry from France reverses into the Outer Harbour at Dover as it comes in to dock. The Prince of Wales Pier and lighthouse stand to the right along with the Admiralty Pier Extension and its lighthouse beyond.

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Driving from the ferry, Peter and the Driver (Jacques Cey) get out of the Citroën taxi.

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The Taxi Driver is upset that their long journey together has come to an end.

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Saying that it's not goodbye, Peter tells the Driver that they're carrying on to London.

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Peter and the Driver jump back into the taxi and head away from the coast.

Dropped off outside his flat, Peter says farewell to the Taxi Driver and goes inside where his wife Angela and their friends Val and Jody Pringle have been waiting for him. Samuels Court off South Black Lion Lane in Hammersmith W6 identified on Christopher Matheson's London on Location website.

The private estate in daylight. (PW)

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Following a row with Angela over breakfast, Peter makes his way to the recording studio where Jake Braid is listening and cooing over Barry's latest track.

Leaving the studio, Peter Reaney and Val Pringle (James Booth) walk through the West End together. Looking towards Shaftesbury Avenue from Great Windmill Street W1 with the London Pavilion to the right.

The buildings all survive. (PW)

Across the street, a Suited Man tries to temps the pair into the Cameo Moulin. Great Windmill Street in Soho with St. James Tavern in the left background. The cinema can also be seen in 'The Small World of Sammy Lee' and 'How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment'.

A different temptation is on offer at the premises now. (PW)

Crossing the street, Peter directs Val towards a nondescript doorway. Great Windmill Street, facing number 42.

Is the numbering meant to confuse? (PW)

The two enter the Penny Plain club where Mario serves up two scotches as they talk about Angela leaving Peter. The doorway of 39 Great Windmill Street W1.

The same doorway. (PW)

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After an argument at the office during which he threatens to resign from his well paid job, Peter gets out of his car in a darkened street. Trussley Road W6 as advised on IMDb.

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Trussley Road where, in the background, stand railway arches beneath the tracks of the Hammersmith & City Line.

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Peter approaches his Father's house where, when the door is answered, the pair have nothing to say to each other.

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During a fraught meeting with Barry, the pop star is told that he's been voted Singer of the Year.

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Following an abortion arranged by Braid to get rid of Barry's baby, Mary Gray (Wendy Hamilton) travels home by bus.

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Making her way towards a cartoon cinema, Mary walks through the centre of London. Piccadilly Circus W1 with Lower Regent Street in the background. The street was renamed Regent Street St. James’s in 2014.

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Peter, Val, Barry and Herbie attend a noisy party that gets out of hand when a stripper takes off her bra.

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Deciding to leave, Val and Peter find that they need to relieve themselves.

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A Policeman (Geoffrey Hughes) takes the pair into custody as they are about to commit an unlawful act against his patrol car.

After release from the police cells, Peter makes his way to Val's house where Jody lets him inside. Facing number 2 St. Peter's Square in Hammersmith.

A floral display continues. (PW)

Peter and Val leave court after being fined £2 each for their anti-social behaviour. Shepherd's Bush Baptist church on Shepherd's Bush Road W6.

Now the steps of The Great Community Ministry. (PW)

Val hails a taxi telling Peter that he'll see him at the studio. Facing north on Shepherd's Bush Road with Shepherd's Bush Green in the left distance.

Easily recognisable. (PW)

A number 11 bus approaches the stop outside a cinema where a queue has formed. Outside the Classic Cinema on King's Road SW3.

A bus shelter prevents a better match. (PW)

Jody Pringle (Carol White) steps from the bus to meet Peter. King's Road in Chelsea.

The background buildings remain. (PW)

Happy to see each other, the pair join the queue only to be told moments later that the cinema is full. King's Road with the gateway to the Pheasantry visible to the left.

The Pheasantry can be seen since the cinema was demolished. (PW)

Peter walks Jody home and the two pause outside to kiss before entering to find Val in bed with Frances. On the pavement outside 2 St. Peter's Square in Hammersmith.

The same section of pavement with added tree. (PW)

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Frances is driven to her houseboat by Peter. Looking north-east on Chiswick Mall in W4 located by Christopher Matheson on his London on Location website.

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Peter is invited in for a drink by Frances (Alexandra Stewart). Chiswick Mall with the River Thames in the background darkness.

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The pair walk down the gangway onto the houseboat. Moorings off Chiswick Mall W4 with Eyot Collage in the left background.

Leaving Frances after joking with her desires, Peter walks home. Samuels Court off South Black Lion Lane W6.

Much remains the same. (PW)

Peter enters his flat to find Angela in bed. Samuels Court in Hammersmith.

Without the prop sign. (PW)

The next day, Peter drives to Val and Jody's house. Facing south on St. Peter's Square, Hammersmith.

Taken from almost the same spot in the road. (PW)

Outside number 2 St. Peter's Square in W6.

A newer lamp post has been planted. (PW)

As they walk, Val apologises for embarrassing Peter the previous night. Looking west on St. Peter's Square at the corner of North Verbena Gardens identified on the London on Location website.

Changes to the left are hidden by greenery. (PW)

Val explains to his friend that he'll have to spend more time at home. The corner of St. Peter's Square and North Verbena Gardens in W6.

An additional property has been added to the terrace. (PW)

An approaching truck corners awkwardly and sheds its load, injuring Peter and killing Val. Facing St. Peter's church on St. Peter's Square in Hammersmith with buildings on St. Peter's Road in the left distance. The church also features in the Comic Strip Presents episode 'Private Enterprise'.

Looking the same way, 53 years later. (PW)

At Mary Gray's inquest, Constable Farlow (Mike Lewin) explains how he was called to the cartoon cinema where he was directed to her body. Included on the London on Location website, this is the entrance to the Classic Cinema on King's Road SW3 with the Squire Shop at number 97 in the right background.

A different background now. (PW)

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Leaving Jody in the car, Peter gets out at the country house where Barry Black is staying. The driveway outside Dropmore House in Dropmore Park, Buckinghamshire.

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Barry Black (Clive Francis) appears at a window of the mansion which causes the Fan's chants to increase. Dropmore House also features in 'O Lucky Man!'.

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At the entrance to the house. Peter tells Barry about Mary's death before the spoilt star shouts above the noise that he's not sorry and there are plenty more where she came from. Dropmore House off Dropmore Road to the north of Burnham.

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After punching Barry in the face, the silent Fans watch Peter makes his way back to his car. The Grade I listed Dropmore House.

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The Fans disperse as the end credits appear. Dropmore House near Burnham in Buckinghamshire.