Mask of Dust

Date: 1954
Director: Terence Fisher
Production Company: Hammer Films

Stars: Richard Conte, Mari Aldon, George Coulouris, Peter Illing, Alee Mango, Meredith Edwards, James Copeland
Location(s): Buckinghamshire, Lombardy, Marne, Rome, Sussex

Region(s): , ,

Storyline:

Following the tragic death of a colleague and despite protests by his wife, a racing driver is aims to reverse a losing streak and win his next race.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

Also known as ‘Race for Life’ (US Title)

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The engine revs before the racing car driven by Peter Wells accelerates away from the camera. This is Goodwood Motor Circuit near Chichester in Sussex.

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On their practice session, two cars head into a chicane. Goodwood Motor Circuit opened in 1948 with the first race being held in in September.

The chicane survives as Vic Lane's comparison shows.

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'Pic' Dallapiccola (George Coulouris) and Guido Rosetti (Alec Mango) watch the two machines from the stands before Peter's wife Pat joins them. Goodwood Motor Circuit in Sussex.

Vic Lane updates the view.

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Guido crosses to the pits just before Peter pulls in. The pits at Goodwood Motor Circuit.

The pit lane now by Vic Lane.

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Coming to a halt, Peter Wells (Richard Conte) gets out of his car. Goodwood Motor Circuit on the estate of Goodwood House close to the Sussex coast.

Taken from a similar position by Vic Lane.

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On his way to the track on morning of the race, Peter visits Pic in his hotel room. The Bull Hotel on Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire. The hotel can be seen in 'Wombling Free', 'Thriller – Kill Two Birds' and 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp'.

Antony Blair returned to the location 69 years later to find the Bull Hotel still going strong.

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Raymond Baxter broadcasts at the circuit while Guido, Pic and Peter of the Corsi team prepare for the start of the Grand Prix. Goodwood Motor Circuit in Sussex. The racing venue closed in August 1966.

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The Starter's flag drops and the cars race from the grid. Goodwood Motor Circuit near Chichester in Sussex.

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After 17 laps, Pic leads as Rosetti, Alvarez and Peter vie for position. The motor racing circuit at Goodwood.

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Martin spins off the road at Crown Corner. Goodwood Motor Circuit in Sussex.

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Peter returns to Pat at the hotel after Pic dies in hospital from injuries sustained in a crash. The Bull Hotel on Oxford Road at West Common, Gerrards Cross.

The entrance to The Bull Hotel today. (SR)

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When Peter makes his decision clear after a plea from Pat to give up racing, the action moves to Italy, with a stock shot of Palermo, Sicily. (SR)

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The River Tiber in Rome crossed by Ponte Sant'Angelo and Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II with Castel Sant'Angelo to the left.

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Ajavent to Angel bearing whips by Lazzaro Morelli on Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome with the dome of St. Peter's Basilica beyond Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II.

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With the scene set, there's one last shot of the Mediterranean sunshine.

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At Corsi's headquarters in Turin, Guido talks with Team Manager Tony Bellario about a bonus and taking over Peter's car if he wins the following month's Grand Prix.

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Bellario gives Peter one last chance keep his car and his position as Team Leader.

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Cars arrive at Monza in Lombardy for the 19th International Grand Prix, the Gran Premio di Piemonte.

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Teams from Italy, France, Germany and Great Britain converge on the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza motor racing circuit.

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While Bellario speaks with Pat who tells her that she and Peter have split up, the pre-race parade begins. The circuit at Monza was built in 1922.

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The Piemonte Grand Prix gets under way. This is Circuit de Reims at Reims in Marne.

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Motor racing began at Circuit de Reims in 1926.

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Following a bad start, Peter trails in 11th place while his team-mates lead the race. Circuit de Reims.

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With Rosetti out of the race, Peter overtakes Alvarez and Brecht to take the lead with just four laps to go. Circuit de Reims in Gueux.

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As Peter's car leaks hot oil into the cockpit, the determined driver pushes his machine onward after a pit stop.

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Side by side, Alvarez and Peter race towards the chequered flag. Circuit de Reims at Reims, Marne, which closed in 1972.