There is Another Sun (aka Wall of Death)
Date: 1951
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Production Company: Nettlefold Films
Stars: Maxwell Reed, Laurence Harvey, Susan Shaw, Leslie Dwyer
Location(s): Essex, London
Region(s): London T-Z, South East R-Z
Storyline:
A sideshow boxer and a motorcycle daredevil vie for the affections of a beautiful girl.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘Wall of Death’ (US Title)
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Mag Maguire (Laurence Harvey) and Lillian (Susan Shaw) make their way to the 'digs' that she shares with Dora.
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The boxing booth fighter and the dancer climb the steps of the lodging house.
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In preparation for a contest, Eddie "Racer" Peskett practices at the speedway. Walthamstow Stadium on Chingford Road, Chingford in Essex, since 1965 Greater London.
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Looking eastward at Walthamstow Stadium with the kennel range and ancillary Totalisator board in the distance. Antony Blair adds that the view is towards the which is the part of the stadium where the dog kennels stand.
Looking the same way taken by Antony, with only the small white round building with the pointed roof in the right distance being the only original structure left. The roadway follows the path of the old track.
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Mag arrives and watches as the disgraced rider speeds around the track. The stadium, which closed in August 2008, was also seen in 'An Education' as well as 'I Vinti'.
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On the night of the race, Detective Sergeant Bratcher arrives at the stadium looking for Peskett.
Unable to take an accurate comparison due to redevelopment, Antony Blair provides this shot of the surviving main facade of the stadium.
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The police cars come to a stand as Peskett competes on the circuit.
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A collision with a Novice Biker occurs and Peskett is killed. Walthamstow Stadium in Chingford E4. Ron Houghton adds that "The crash scene was performed by Brian Shepherd and his brother Dick. Both were from Norwich and both rode speedway for Norwich and Cradley Heath."