She’ll Have to Go

Date: 1962
Director: Robert Asher
Production Company: Asher Brothers Productions

Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Alfred Marks, Hattie Jacques, Anna Karina, Dennis Lotis
Location(s): Hertfordshire, Kent

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Storyline:

Their late grandmother’s will leaves two brothers cut off from the family fortune while a distant cousin becomes the only benefactor.

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Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson

Also known as ‘Maid for Murder’ (US Title)

 

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A bowler hatted Macdonald rides his scooter along the coast towards Oberon Manor.

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  • 31 Aug 2021

Once inside, the solicitor imparts the bad news that brothers Douglas and Francis Oberon have not inherited Oberon Manor from their late Grandmother. The gateway to Knebworth House near Stevenage in Hertfordshire.

Probably too close to the north gate. A similar view is seen in Anastasia (1956). SJ

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  • 13 Aug 2019

Magazine journalist Miss Richards and her photographer Arnold head to the house to cover the story of a distant cousin from Corsica inheriting the estate. Knebworth House is seen in many films including 'Wilde', 'The Lair of the White Worm', 'The V.I.P.s', 'The Big Sleep' and 'Horror Hospital'.

Keith Edwards provides this comparison shot of the location.

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  • 31 Aug 2021

Miss Richards (Hattie Jacques) climbs out of her car to discover that the benefactor has not yet arrived.

A detail of the steps to the lawn. SJ

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  • 21 Apr 2016

Douglas and Francis Oberon are driven to the station by their Manservant Gilbert to collect Toni. This is Station Road in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire.

A change of roof line. (RL)

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  • 21 Apr 2016

Douglas Oberon (Alfred Marks) and Francis Oberon (Bob Monkhouse) head for the platform after the car comes to a stand. Bricket Wood station in Hertfordshire.

It has lost its character but at least it is still open. (RL)

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  • 21 Apr 2016

Gilbert (Dennis Lotis ) stand behind the two brothers as the train bringing Toni approaches. Bricket Wood station is on the line running between Watford Junction and St. Albans Abbey.

Without the second platform the bridge is no longer required. (RL)

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  • 21 Apr 2016

After mistaking another Lady (Pat Coombs) for their cousin, the brothers spot Toni. The 'down' platform at Bricket Wood station. The station also features in 'Impact', 'The Cuckoo Patrol', 'Up the Creek', 'Double Confession', 'Poison Pen' and 'Night of the Demon'.

When was the platform last that busy? (RL)

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  • 21 Apr 2016

Francis carries Toni's luggage and the two follow as Gilbert escorts her from the station. Bricket Wood station in Hertfordshire. This platform and the line on which the train is standing were removed in 1966.

So this shot had to be taken from the remaining platform. (RL)

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  • 21 Apr 2016

Douglas and Francis appear from the station to see Gilbert settling Toni into the front seat of the car. Bricket Wood station building is now disused but still stands on Station Road.

I moved my car to take this shot. (RL)

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  • 31 Aug 2021

The huge house comes into view as Gilbert drives Francis and Douglas home with Toni. This is approaching Knebworth House along Lime Avenue.

Looking south. SJ

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  • 31 Aug 2021

Gilbert steers the Rolls Royce through the gateway. The forecourt of Knebworth House.

Within the courtyard. SJ

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  • 31 Aug 2021

Knebworth House, Knebworth near Stevenage.

The ivy has gone. SJ

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  • 31 Aug 2021

Francis leaps from the car to open the door for Toni (Anna Karina). Outside the entrance to Knebworth House.

Pity about the motor. SJ

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  • 'Now' required

As part of his plan to 'do away' with Toni, Douglas Oberon visits a Chemist to buy rat poison.

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  • 31 Aug 2021

Douglas chases after Toni as she runs towards the swimming pool. The grounds of Knebworth House in Hertfordshire.

Taken a little further back looking east. SJ