To the Rescue (Children’s Film Foundation)
Date: 1952
Director: Jacques B. Brunius and Ronald Weyman
Production Company: Massingham Productions
Stars: Fella Edmonds, Richard Massingham, Jacques Brunius, John Ruddock, Betty Massingham, John Stuart
Location(s): Kent
Region(s): South East R-Z
Storyline:
A villain steals a poodle but is caught after a chase across country.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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Mr. Grey (John Ruddock) and his son George (Fella Edmonds) arrive home with a poodle puppy who they name Candy. Lilac House on North Street, Biddenden in Kent.
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When Candy is older, George walks her to Mr. Polly's shop in the village. North Street in Biddenden. Only the wooden slatted building to the extreme left survives.
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Mr. Polly (Richard Massingham) leaves his shop after concluding that Candy is the perfect dog to take to an upcoming show. Facing numbers 10 to 6 High Street in Biddenden.
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George follows Mr. Polly as they head home to find Candy's pedigree. Outside the Red Lion public house in Biddenden.
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The Red Lion stands in the centre background.
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Mr. Polly walks on with determination. Facing 18 and 16 High Street in Biddenden.
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Speaking with Mr. Grey and George about Candy’s chances at the dog show, Mr. Polly changes the subject when the mysterious Mr. Black (Jacques B. Brunius) approaches. Looking south from the garden of Lilac House on North Street, Biddenden.
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Fleeing from the clutches of Mr. Black, George runs back to the village with Candy. Sissinghurst Road with All Saints church in Biddenden to the centre.
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George and Candy tell Mr. Polly about Mr. Black. The shop stands on High Street, Biddenden.
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Looking through binoculars, Mr. Black watches Mrs. Grey (Betty Massingham), her husband and George leave the house. The Grade II listed Lilac House in Biddenden.
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When the coast is clear Mr. Black approaches the house. Looking onto Headcorn Road from Cot Lane at Curteis’ Corner to the north of Biddenden.
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After Mr. Black takes Candy, George's Friend (Christina Chevreau) follows him back to his car. The corner of Headcorn Road and Cot Lane at Curteis’ Corner.
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Before cycling to Mr. Polly's shop to raise the alarm, the young Girl takes the registration number of the Chevrolet Master as Mr. Black drives away with Candy.
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Grabbing his telescope, Mr. Polly runs out of the shop and flags down an approaching car. High Street in Biddenden with All Saints church in the distance.
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Mr. Polly, Mr. Grey and George climb into the car. The sign of the Red Lion at Biddenden.
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Setting off in pursuit, the car turns in the road to begin the film’s chase across the Kent countryside. High Street in Biddenden.
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The Austin Seven takes the film's Dawley road. Looking towards the junction of Headcorn Road and Cot Lane at Curteis’ Corner with the Grade II Old Curteis oast house in the background.
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Speeding onward, the car bumps over an open level crossing just before a train passes.
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Mr. Black reverses after changing his mind about which direction to take. The junction of Cranbrook Road and Fosten Lane at Fosten Green to the south-west of Biddenden.
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Ignore the B road sign to the right, this is Headcorn Road, facing south towards Curteis’ Corner from the junction with Smarden Road on the A274 north of Biddenden.
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Mr. Polly holds his telescope up to his eye and scans the horizon.
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This appears to be the junction of the A262 Sissinghurst Road and Fosten Lane at Worsenden Green.
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After passing over a bridge, Mr. Black's car breaks down.
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Spotting Mr. Black's abandoned car ahead, the pursuit continues into the woods on foot.
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Villagers turn out to celebrate when Mr. Black is thwarted and Candy is rescued.