Snake Woman, The
Date: 1961
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Production Company: Caralan Productions Ltd., Eldorado Pictures, S.A.
Stars: John McCarthy, Susan Travers, Geoffrey Denton, Elsie Wagstaff
Location(s): London, Middlesex, Surrey
Region(s): London R-S, South East R-Z
Storyline:
With her insanity kept at bay by the use of snake venom, a Doctor’s wife gives birth to a reptile like child.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
- 'Now' required
In a remote part of Northumbria of at the turn of the century, Dr. Horace Adderson (John Cazabon) hurries to fetch Dr. Murton and a Midwife before his wife Martha gives birth.
- Capture 2
- 29 Jul 2023
Constable Alfie (Jack Cunningham) cycles through the story's village of Bellingham. The gates to St. Nicholas Rectory on Church Square, Shepperton in Middlesex. The building can also be seen in ''The Day of the Triffids' and 'Hoverbug'.
Nick Boorman found the replacement gates open.
- Capture 3
- 29 Jul 2023
The Policeman dismounts before entering the pub. Facing the King's Head on Church Square in Shepperton. The pub also appears in 'Somewhere in England' and 'The Sleeping Tiger'.
The awnings having been replaced by ivy at the sorry looking property that Nick Boorman came across.
- Capture 4
- 'Now' required
Incited by midwife Aggie Harker who tells everyone that the baby is an evil serpent child, the Villagers march on Dr. Adderson's home and burn it to the ground.
- Capture 5
- 29 Jul 2023
Dr. Murton (Arnold Marlé) leaves for Africa after placing the child in the care of a Shepherd. The King's Head on Church Square, Shepperton with Thames Cottage to the right.
Nick Boorman captured the scene now.
- Capture 6
- 'Now' required
Some years later, when one of the Villagers staggers into the pub and dies after being bitten by a King Cobra, Colonel Clyde Wynborn calls on Scotland Yard to help. New Scotland Yard, seen from Derby Gate in SW1.
- Capture 7
- 'Now' required
Sent from London with full authority, Charles Prentice calls on Colonel Wynborn after beginning his investigation. Priest Cottage and St. Michael's Church, Betchworth, Surrey. (SR)
- Capture 8
- 'Now' required
Dr. Murton returns to the ruins of Adderson's home where he comes face to face with Atheris (Susan Travers), Martha and Horace's daughter.