Murder in Eden

Art expert Max Aaronson (Robert Lepler) approaches the Woolf Art Gallery where a collection of paintings entitled “The Garden of Eden” are being exhibited. Parnell Square in Dublin 1 with Charlemont House, housing the Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, to the left and the National Ballroom on the right.

Essentially as it was 60+ years ago but the National Ballroom has certainly bowed out. (RL)

After a scandal is caused when he points out that the painting called "Eve" is a fake, Max makes his way to the studio of Michael Lucas. Facing north-west along Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2.

Unfortunately I was not able to gain a greater height. (RL)

Leaving the front door to the studio after finding no one in, Max is killed when a Bentley runs him down. Upper Mount Street with St. Stephen’s church on Mount Street Square in the right background. The church can be seen in other films including 'Black Beauty' from 1971, 'Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx', 'The Face of Fu Manchu' and 'Girl with Green Eyes'.

No, I really did expect the body to have been removed. (RL)

French magazine reporter Geneviève Beaujean drives towards Aaronson’s home. Facing south-east on Mount Street Crescent, Dublin 2 with Warrington Place crossing the foreground and Percy Place beyond Huband Bridge over the Grand Canal. The bridge also appears in 'Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx' and 'Girl with Green Eyes'.

Once again I was restricted to a ground level shot. (RL)

The camera follows the journalist's Heinkel Kabine. The corner of Mount Street Crescent and Warrington Place with Percy Place in the background.

Whilst lamp posts seem to have been relocated they have at least retained their detail. (RL)

Geneviève Beaujean (Catherine Feller) climbs out of the tiny vehicle. The corner of Mount Street Crescent and Warrington Place with Herbert Place in the background.

Those yellow lines would prevent Geneviève from parking there now. (RL)

Frenchman Jack (Noel Sheridan) watches the young woman as she steps up to the house. Looking towards the front doors of 19 and 18 Warrington Place.

It would seem that the expense of guilded finials can no longer be justified. (RL)

Told by Detective Inspector Sharkey that Mr. Aaronson has been knocked down and killed, Geneviève departs. The corner of Mount Street Crescent and Warrington Place in Dublin 2 with St. Stephen's church, referred to locally as the Pepper Canister Church, to the top left.

That tree top left dictated some of the other location shots but here it restricts the view of the church. (RL)

Mademoiselle Beaujean drives to find a telephone box. The south side of St. Stephen's church on Mount Street Crescent with buildings on Percy Place in the right distance.

Gone are the days when driving and parking in a city was easy and a pleasure. (RL)

Calling Mr. Woolf, Geneviève tells him that Max Aaronson is dead. A prop telephone kiosk stands near the steps from St. Stephen's church on Mount Street Crescent.

Even if the telephone box wasn't a prop it is likely that the passage of time mobiles would have seen it gone by now. (RL)

As arranged, Geneviève arrives at the gallery for an interview with Arnold Woolf to find Inspector Sharkey inside. Outside Charlemont House on Parnell Square.

I could have done with something in the foreground to add some interest. (RL)

Leaving the gallery, Geneviève follows Mrs. Woolf's Bentley to Lucas's studio. Upper Mount Street with properties on Mount Street Square in the centre background.

Another relocated lamp post. (RL)

Vicky Woolf (Yvonne Buckingham) gets out of the luxury car as Geneviève's Heinkel comes to a halt. Facing south-east on Upper Mount Street with St. Stephen's church to the right.

At least there was no parked car to hinder my shot. (RL)

The gallery owner's wife ascends to the door and enters the studio where she embraces and kisses Michael Lucas. The steps to number 32 Upper Mount Street in Dublin 2.

No 32 now looking for its next tenant. (RL)

That evening, Inspector Sharkey drives to call on Miss Beaujean at her hotel.

Having rescued the reporter from a knife wielding Assailant, the Inspector accompanies Geneviève to a party thrown by millionaire art collector Bill Robson. Pat Cleary recognised the distant "Players Please" neon sign which helped him to identify Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, looking north over O'Connell Bridge.

The location now captured by Pat.

Detective Inspector Peter Sharkey (Ray McAnally) and Sergeant Johnson (Francis O'Keefe) leave the Woolf Art Gallery after the Man who attacked Geneviève is found dead. The entrance to Charlemont House on Parnell Square in Dublin 1.

The Hugh Lane Gallery founded in 1908 captured by Pat Cleary who adds "The art museum is operated by Dublin County Council and houses a large collection of modern and contemporary Irish and International art as well as the Francis Bacon Studio. It is currently closed for major refurbishment until at least late 2028."

The two are driven away from the gallery. Looking towards Parnell Square West and Granby Row from the north side of Parnell Square.

It remains an architectural delight. (RL)

Inspector Sharkey and the Sergeant are taken to an area where terraced properties prevail. Island Villa in Dublin 2 with Railway Terrace in the left background and the line running between Westland Row and Lansdowne Road stations beyond.

Cladding and different colour schemes fill Pat Cleary's comparison.

The corner of Island Villa and Hogan’s Avenue, two streets that are extensively used in 'Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx'.

Pat Cleary explains that the houses on the right have been demolished and replaced with an attractive residential square fronted by a spacious grassy area and railings.

Eblana Villas in Dublin 2. The higher hydrant sign is still on the wall of number 34.

Drawing our attention to the signs, Pat Cleary comments that there is no escaping regulated parking in every nook and cranny in Dublin.

Entering an unassuming house, the two Detectives are shown to the bedroom where the body of Frenchman Jack is lying on a bed. 33 Eblana Villas with Hogan’s Avenue to the left.

Pat Cleary discovered that the street now presents some brighter frontages.

Making a connection between Frenchman Jack and the fake painting, the Inspector returns to the gallery. Morehampton Road, Dublin 4 located by Pat Cleary.

Pat returned on a quiet Sunday morning.

The camera pans with the Wolseley. Pat Cleary identifies this as Morehampton Road where it meets Leeson Street Upper and Wellington Place.

The filling station that stood on the left has long since disappeared as Pat's comparison shows.

After speaking with Mr. Woolf, Inspector Sharkey drives back to Scotland Yard and asks Sergeant Johnson to check with Paris Post magazine about Geneviève. Fitzwilliam Street Upper in Dublin 4 found by Pat Cleary.

Other than road markings, bollards and cycle lanes, Pat's view shows that not much has changed here over the years with the flags adding an extra bit of colour to this section of street.

After seeing a Bentley at the scene when he was attacked, the Inspector and Sergeant Johnson head out of town. Pat Cleary advises that this is also Fitzwilliam Street Upper.

Pat's comparison shows that wheelie bins aren't used here. Refuse sacks are hung on the railings for collection.

The shot follows the Wolseley as the two make their way to Michael Lucas's cottage at Grange Sands. Fitzwilliam Square North in Dublin 4 located by Pat Cleary.

Pat explains that for more than two centuries, only the residents of the Square hold keys to the private park to the left at an annual cost of close to €1,000.

At the cottage, Lucas shows Bill Robson around. Ballynacarrig in County Wicklow with Jack’s Hole beach to the right.

The Detective's journey continues. The junction of Morehampton Road, Leeson Street Upper and Wellington Place recognised by Pat Cleary.

Soon after Inspector Sharkey learns that Paris Post has never heard of Geneviève Beaujean, the Frenchwoman makes her way to the cottage at Grange Sands. Ballynacarrig in County Wicklow, at what is now the entrance to Potters Point Mobile Home Resort on the R750.

Pat advises that the location here is better known as Brittas Bay where much of the seaward side of the R750 has been extensively developed as private resorts along its stunning beaches.

At the cottage, Geneviève is met by a Bodyguard (Ronnie Walsh) who tells her to scarper. Ballynacarrig with Ardmore Point in the right distance.

Leaving the property, Geneviève drives down the coast and parks up before making her way back along the beach. Ballynacarrig, County Wicklow.

The Bodyguard leans on Robson's Dodge Coronet. Ballynacarrig is now home to the Jack’s Hole Beach Resort.

Inspector Sharkey's car approaches an AA Patrolman. Pat Cleary identifies this as the junction of the L5108 and R750 at Brittas Bay.

To the right in Pat's view stands the landmark McDaniels Pub and Restaurant complex.

Directions are asked. The L5108 where it meets the R750 at Brittas Bay located by Pat Cleary.

Pointed on the right road, the police car drives on to Grange Sands where Geneviève is letting herself into the cottage through a secret door. The R750 at Brittas Bay recognised by Pat Cleary.

Pat's shot of the location has McDaniels to the left.