"Tom, I live in a cottage at the old Longparish station near Andover. We later did a Banquet scene at Hayling Golf Club. A house in Bacon Lane Hayling Island where Roger Daltry sat on the roofwith extras lining the pathway all dressed as representatives all various trades and professions while he sang "Come to my House" after 35 takes they got it right. in a film " Running Scared " The 2 stars stayed in the local pub in Braunston. The canoes are paddled beneath jetty's and quays. In fact the snow was 5 tons of salt sprinkled everywhere and every possible clue was removed that would give the game away. Full Cast and Crew (RL). Major Stringer is the first to arrive at the barracks. The station was also used to transport ammunition into Harewood forest during WW2. Letterboxd Limited. As the darkness settled on Stowe House the small crowd that had gathered were ordered to hush as they taped the scene. the progress film company had a studio here because of the perfect lighting conditions. The Royal Marine commandos trained around Portsmouth for four months ahead of their secret mission in December 1942. The title of the film was Charlie Moon staring Max Bygraves. John Hicks took this best possible match as the site of the ford is now buried under the M3 which runs to the left of this newer crossing. ", "Dear Tom Following on from the Eagle Has Landed, I was fortunate enough to be on hand when the film was being shot at Mapledurham and in between shooting sessions took pictureas of the various sets, ie the shop and the inn !! filmed on the basingstoke/alton railway line main part of story based around Cliddesden railway station (near Basingstoke)", "I am aware as my husband is a local that "The Punch & Judy Man" with Tony Hancock, John LeMesurier and others I've forgotten was filmed in Bognor Regis. The Parade Ground as it appears now with the air raid shelters removed. The Cockleshell Heroes The Royal Marine commandos trained around Portsmouth for four months ahead of their secret mission in December 1942. Speaking at a launch event at Eastney in Portsmouth, where training for the original mission was carried out, retired Royal Marine commando Ben Mason said it would be "pretty tough". The commandos are inserted into the sea close to the mouth of the Gironde river in their Cockle Mk II collapsible canoes as Greaves resubmerges and HMS Tuna disappears. Johnny Maton advises that this is Green Lane in Shepperton, Middlesex. )[6], Alan Ladd had appeared in Warwick's first three films, and was discussed as a possible star. I was in my teens at the time and was helping out in the nursery garden attached to the hall and actually met and got the autographs of both Redford and Farrow and they also posed for photographs for me. Facing north on Chertsey Road to the north of Addlestone in Middlesex. Recently, James Nesbitt was seen filming on the seafront but I have no idea what this was about!!! Fort Widley. Codenamed Operation Frankton, 10 marines set out in kayaks to paddle up the Gironde river in France to attack Nazi ships near Bordeaux in 1942. The studio paid for them to be removed and a large communal mast was put up in a field just outside the village. I was in this as a Business Man with Bowler Hat and rolled umbrella. For political reasons saturation bombing was rejected: the Navy was unable to penetrate the defences without air cover. The Truck Driver (Sam Kydd) watches as the two marines glance at each other in silence. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British Technicolor war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, Christopher Lee, David Lodge and Jos Ferrer, who also directed. After moving by night and hiding by day, only four crews reach the target, where they plant limpet mines on a number of German cargo ships. series. My school chum was Brian Dixon who now lives in Lymington. The Royal Navy ships, HMSFlint Castle and HMSLeeds Castle, were used to portray a German anti-submarine vessel dropping depth charges. Wikipedia advises that King George V Docks in North Woolwich E16 were used in the harbour scenes. During an exercise in which the men are dropped almost 400 miles from the barracks dressed as enemy soldiers, Major Stringer enters a darkened garden in search of transport. Of course it finished with everyone singing "Out of town". This is the old Officer's Mess in Eastney Barracks which served as the Royal Marines Museum. "Ferrer was a megalomaniac."[17]. If you are lucky you might even find the engine, that was used in the crash, buried in the field. Brutally realistic outcome given the silly tone of the start of the film. The money the studios paid him helped to restore the near derelict watermill which is the only working one on the Thames now. Effecting a continental accent, Clarke arrives wearing a foreign uniform. The Cockleshell Heroes (1956) Film details Featuring Jos Ferrer Trevor Howard Dora Bryan Director Jos Ferrer Countries United Kingdom USA Year 1956 Genre War Type Film Category Fiction Synopsis The training of a group of volunteers as commandos to blow up ships in Bordeaux Harbour. What a very fab evening that was. If you want to see Portsmouth and its environs on file the Tommy must be the film. Please consider upgrading to a Pro accountfor less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads! From James Bond to Pride and Predjudice, the south has a long and varied history of providing locations for films. My collection of British World War II movies. The building has appeared in many films including 'The Crimes of Stephen Hawke', 'Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? 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Their target was a fleet of about 25 ships that were shipping essential materials - such as oils and natural rubber - that they needed for the Nazi war effort. Trading Score: 6. Normally when a film is a snapshot of its time, remakers should leave well alone, but this might be an exception. Many of the bungalows were old railway carriages converted into makeshift homes. In 1955 a heavily fictionalised version of the story was depicted in the film The Cockleshell Heroes made by Warwick Films, and starring Anthony Newley, Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee, Victor Maddern, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer who was also the director. Jos Ferrer proves to be tone deaf when it comes to sacrifice and military discipline. . Location: NYC. Major Stringer's car approaches the parade. James Churcher tells us that this is a Drummond class T9 passing through Fort Brockhurst. That got me thinking about other places in the south that have appeared on the silver screen. This is HMS Dolphin in Gosport in Hampshire and left of centre is the 100ft Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) which was also seen in Above Us the Waves. Also scenes from James Bond - The Man with The Golden Gun" were filmed at the Amberley chalk pits museum. Postmouth , England-March-1942. On 7 December, 10 marines were launched near the mouth of Gironde river in five two-man canoes. A memorial plaque has been unveiled at the former Hampshire quarters of a group of World War II heroes. Military Road from Fort Brockhurst station crossing identified by James Churcher. in the film - as a hairdresser. Looking towards Barking Reach on the north bank of the Thames. Regards Charlotte.". | 21 reviews In December 1942, ten Royal Marines launched a daring canoe attack on German ships lying in Bordeaux harbour - a hazardous and successful offensive, in which only two survived. They were only given the details of their highly dangerous mission once on board. It is a time capsule for the New Town, showing traffic in the later pedestrianised Town Centre. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The location also appears in 'Find the Lady' as well as 'And the Same to You'. A few minutes later, Ruddock reappears from the house after knocking out Morris the lodger during the brief fight. The beach at Eastney in Hampshire. This appears to be near Gallions Point on the north bank of the River Thames as indicated by the distinctive arrangement of the three chimneys of Woolwich Power Station in the distance. here are some of them, "Children of men"(2006), "Back to the secret garden"(1946), "The Canterville Ghost", "The Great Kadinsky", "Pie In The Sky", "Inspector Wexford", "Birds Of A Feather", "In the Name of Love", "Future via Hope", "Why Trains Crash", "Big Smoke", "High Heels & Low Lifes", "The Cazelets", "The Glass", and "On the Right Track". It was the first Warwick Film to be filmed in CinemaScope. At the time it was known as Hollywood-by-Sea. What happened? As he cycles south, Ferrer has to wait for a passing northbound train (a van hauled by LSWR T9 class locomotive 30729) so he takes the opportunity to abandon his bicycle in favour of a ride in the rear of a fish lorry. A row of shops was created on the church car park and a pub was built near the Millpond, it didn't serve beer though, much to the disappointment of villagers and cast alike. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Genre war Themes Ruddock, one of the men, goes AWOL due to marital problems. Looking south towards the junction of Charlton Road and Marion Avenue, Shepperton in Middlesex. The station house is still standing in private ownership. If you have any information regarding this production, the locations or, even better, some comparison shots please contact us. Cockleshell Heroes; edit. "Whilst attending Clayesmore School in the quaint village of Iwerne Minster near Blandford in the early eighties, I have to make you aware of the filming of one of the funniest scenes of the classic hit 'Only Fools and Horses'. The railway closed in December 2006 and the area has been redeveloped with a road taking the bridges place. Located by James Churcher, this looking north from the level crossing at Fort Brockhurst station on Military Road, Gosport in Hampshire. Official Sites I met all the actors and have many photos of a great event. Paul Hatlee found the location, not quite the story's Deptford but on the north bank of the River Thames adjacent to Galleons Point in E16. Film rights to the story eventually went to Warwick Films, a new production company based in Britain run by the American producers Albert Broccoli, who would later produce many James Bond films, and Irving Allen. It is a superb 1950s period film and is very moving. World . Its significance reportedly led Winston Churchill to say he believed the raid could have shortened the war by six months. The gates and lines are long gone, but the station remains.". 1 reference. it had a serious fire a few days after filmimg, but the film crew managed to film it and it was included in the film. Regretfully I did not witness the attempted escape on the Thames, doubling up as the North Sea, Pity that would have been worth having.". Generally I'm a sucker for Brit WW2 films but this one was just ok. Really old fashioned, with some shonky miniature work. Picture by Steve Fryer. [26], It was one of the ten most popular films at the British box office in 1956. The 11th Hussars were sent to Aldershot after they returned from the Crimean war.If you wuish to contact me you may do so on my mobile number which is Jason Robinson 07851197185.I also now of a desendant of one of the oldest surviving soldiers of the charge and his ancesters grave you can still see. The Royal Marines were given the job. Steve's comparison shows alterations to the gateway and he adds that The Royal Marine Military Tavern was still trading until just a few months ago but in February 2019 was standing empty. war, wwii, combat, military or duty nazi, war, wwii, hitler or jewish war, soldiers, combat, fought or military disaster, exciting, boats, voyage or adventure spy, agent, intrigue, thriller or suspense A school chum and I bunked off school and biked to the village of Upton Grey to be extras (we hoped)at 10 shillings (50p) a day for the duration of the shoot, when we arrived we found that the film company had taken on as many extras as they required so our bike ride was invane. Table of Contents show Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised account of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid by canoe-borne British commandos on shipping in Bordeaux Harbour. A few minutes later, Ruddock reappears from the level crossing at Fort station. 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