Woman Possessed, A
Date: 1958
Director: Max Varnel
Production Company: Danziger Productions Ltd.
Stars: Margaretta Scott, Francis Matthews, Kay Callard
Location(s): Hertfordshire, London, Middlesex
Region(s): London T-Z, South East R-Z
Storyline:
A newly qualified Doctor returns from the United States with his new fiancée but is met with disapproval from his wealthy, possessive mother.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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A flight from the United States arrives at London Airport. London Airport in Hillingdon, Middlesex. The ramps from the building can also be seen in 'Cone of Silence' and 'Zoo Baby'.
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Dr. John Winthrop (Francis Matthews) and his fiancée Ann (Kay Callard) walk through the terminal. London Airport was renamed Heathrow Airport in 1966.
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The couple leave the Central Terminal. These are the exits from No. 1 Building Europa at London Airport.
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As a Porter loads their cases, John and Ann get into the waiting taxi. In the left background stands the 1955 Control Tower which was in use until 2007 and demolished six years later.
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The Porter closes the door before the cab sets off to the Winthrop's country house. Outside the Europa Building at London Airport with the Queen's Building in the right distance.
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- 09 Aug 2022
When her son arrives home, Katherine Winthrop finds it difficult to hide her disapproval of Ann. The Edgwarebury Hotel on Barnet Lane, Elstree in Hertfordshire.
The croquet lawn was sacrificed to an extension many years ago. SJ
- Capture 7
- 29 Dec 2024
Draper the chauffeur takes a package as Katherine Winthrop (Margaretta Scott) and her son complete a morning shopping expedition. Dave W reveals to us his shopping habits, for he instantly recognises 'Harrods' Knightsbridge frontage on Brompton Road, London SW1. (RL)
The Brompton Road entrances appear to have changed whereas the other sides still have the old architectural appearance. And no, I don't know the lady photo-bombing my shot. SJ
- Capture 8
- 29 Dec 2024
After getting into the car, Katherine suggests coffee before returning home. 'Harrods' Knightsbridge again only a few frames away from Dave's previous identification. (RL)
A very busy Brompton Road. A similar angle was seen in A Warm December. SJ
- Capture 9
- 29 Dec 2024
The family Rolls Royce approaches Viartti's, the pair's favourite restaurant. The rear of 'Harrods' says Dave, Basil Street looking towards Hans Crescent. (RL)
Long term refurbishment is ongoing at the rear of Harrods but there is a nice match on Hans Crescent to the right. SJ
- Capture 10
- 29 Dec 2024
Katherine gets out of the car after the door is opened by her son. Basil Street again identifies Dave but now looking towards Walton Street and what was St Saviours church, now known as St Saviours House. (RL)
St. Saviours House, yours for c.44 million, is seen close up in Fumo di Londra. SJ
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The two leave Viartti's after Katherine hears that her son doesn't intend to stay at the family home.
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Katherine enquires about Ann's background on the journey home.
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- 09 Aug 2022
Katherine and John arrive at the house as Uncle Walter and Ann talk inside. The Edgwarebury Hotel on Barnet Lane, Elstree.
The driveway is much widened to allow customer parking. SJ
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- 09 Aug 2022
The Edgwarebury Hotel in Elstree, which can be seen in many other films including ‘The Spider's Web’, ‘For Members Only’, ‘Stardust (1974)’, A Clockwork Orange’ and ‘Never Too Young To Rock’.
The car-park adds to clutter. SJ
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- 09 Aug 2022
Walter (Ian Fleming) explains the history of the house to Ann as they walk into the garden. The Edgwarebury Hotel, currently styled as the Manor Elstree.
The south sunny side at the back. SJ
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- 09 Aug 2022
The family crest is shown to Ann before the frail young woman suffers a heart attack when next door's dog appears. The Edgwarebury Hotel on Barnet Lane in Elstree, Hertfordshire.
Sun-dial has long gone. SJ