Master Spy
Date: 1963
Director: Montgomery Tully
Production Company: Eternal Films
Stars: Stephen Murray, June Thorburn, Alan Wheatley, John Carson
Location(s): Hertfordshire, London, Middlesex, Buckinghamshire.
Region(s): London M-N, South East M-Q
Storyline:
Given a position at a top secret establishment after he defects, a scientist is suspected of being sent to report on nuclear research.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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The film opens at London Airport during the Cold War. The International Arrivals Hall at Terminal 2, London Airport in Hillingdon, Middlesex.
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Eastern Bloc scientist Boris Turganev (Stephen Murray) waits with Petrov (Victor Beaumont) for the BEA flight to Zagreb. Terminal 2 at London Airport in Hillingdon.
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The two Detectives (John H. Watson and Unknown) watch as Dr. Turganev refuses to board the flight before asking for political asylum.
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In London, Sir Gilbert Saunders speaks with Captain Foster from MI5 before the defecting Professor of Physics arrives. Looking towards Whitehall SW1 on the right with South Block at the corner of Parliament Street and King Charles Street to the left and North Block in the centre.
Taken from ground level with some roadworks. SJ
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At Scotland Yard, Boris Turganev's work and past is researched. Facing Derby Gate and Scotland Yard from Victoria Embankment SW1.
Been here a few times. SJ
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Cut to an establishing shot of Barfield Experimental Establishment. The western entrance to MGM studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
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The Director of the facility Dr. Pembury receives a phone call asking him to travel to London. MGM studios in Borehamwood.
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At the Ministry of Science, Dr. Pembury meets with Sir Gilbert, Foster and Richard Horton. The War Office at the corner of Whitehall and Horseguards Avenue in SW1.
Not the best timing here. SJ
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Taking Turganev to his new position at Barfield Experimental Establishment, Captain Foster (Jack Watson) brings his Sunbeam Rapier to a stand at the gates. The gates of MGM studios on Elstree Way, Borehamwood.
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Turganev and his colleagues are entertained by Paul Skelton, a contact from the Eastern Bloc. Aldenham House on Aldenham Road near Elstree in Hertfordshire, which can also be seen in 'The Trials of Oscar Wilde', 'It's in the Air', ‘Kill or Cure’, 'Crimes at the Dark House', ‘Village of the Damned’ and ‘The Invasion Quartet’.
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After work, Turganev takes his colleague Leila to The George in the village. The Bull Hotel on Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire. Also seen in 'Mask of Dust' and 'Wombling Free'. (SR)
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Following dinner, Turganev walks Leila Telford (June Thorburn) home. It looks like the studio complex is also used for the research establishment's accommodation.
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At the entrance to the apartments where Leila lives, Turganev declines to come inside for a coffee and the two part company for the evening.
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As he turns the key to enter the High Security Block, Turganev is disturbed by a Security Guard.
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John Baxter (John Brown) and Richard Coleman (John Carson) arrive outside Skelton's house where Leila lies drugged inside. The entrance to Aldenham House near Elstree, Hertfordshire.