Material Witness, The (The Scales of Justice)

Date: 1965
Director: Geoffrey Nethercott
Production Company: Merton Park Studios

Stars: Reginald Marsh, Noel Trevarthen, Sally Nesbitt, Harry Locke, Hector Ross, Sheila Manahan
Location(s): Surrey

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Storyline:

A young executive plots to replace a firm’s manager and turns him in to the police as a drunk driver.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

Number 9 in the series of cinema featurettes produced between 1962 and 1967 for Anglo-Amalgamated

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Edgar Lustgarten walks into view to introduce a story set about the background of modern business. Claygate House on Littleworth Road, Claygate in Surrey recognised by Peter Bywaters.

John Harwood found that the tower has gone. (SJ)

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Ambition, jealousy and hate are outlined by Edgar Lustgarten as psychological factors that also play apart in business relationships. Peter Bywaters found Claygate House in Claygate. The building has been converted into flats and renamed Esher Park Gardens.

John took a photo of the completely different entrance. (SJ)

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Leaving his office after berating junior executive Lewis Carter, Harry Turner (Reginald Marsh) takes George Lennox (Hector Ross) to lunch. Located by Peter Bywaters, this is Claygate House on Littleworth Road, Claygate which also appears in 'Change Partners'.

John again. (SJ)

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Harry gets into the driving seat of his car. The car park at Claygate House in Claygate identified by Peter Bywaters.

John admits that the car park shots meant a bit of guesswork. (SJ)

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The Senior Sales Executive drives off to a restaurant five miles away where he over indulges in brandy and wine with the meal. Another view of the car park at Claygate House advises Peter Bywaters.

More greenery in the car park now. John (SJ)

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From across the car park, Lewis Carter (Noel Trevarthen) watches Harry's Rover depart. The car park at Claygate House on Littleworth Road, Claygate in Surrey identified by Peter Bywaters.

John guessed about here. (SJ)

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Following a last drink after Lennox leaves, Harry makes his way from the restaurant.

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Unsteady steps are taken towards the car.

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Getting into his Rover, Harry drives towards home.

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When Harry passes at a speed much higher than the 40 mph limit, a police car sets off in pursuit.

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Stopping the Rover a little way along the road, the Police Officers ask for Harry's driving licence.

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Harry's daughter Pat Turner (Sally Nesbitt) leaves with her fiancé Lewis after her father turns up drunk to an office party following a two month prison sentence.

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Jean Turner (Sheila Manahan) and Pat wait for Harry as he leaves the Magistrates Court following a sentence of six months being given to Lewis Carter for driving under the influence of alcohol.