Behemoth the Sea Monster (1959)
Nothing verified yet — 50 candidates from our sources, below.
Candidates, not yet verified
50 places named by a source we have not checked. Each row says who said it and links to where.
Rotherhithe Street in Rotherhithe
In reviewAt Trinity House, Sir Charles Moore oversees operations as Officers get out of the car. Rotherhithe Street in Rotherhithe. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from176 to 195 Park Buildings off Braddon Street
In reviewSoldiers file into a tenement block. The entrance to the upper floor flats in 176 to 195 Park Buildings off Braddon Street. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAlbert Embankment SE1
In reviewTroops keep watch along the river after Admiral Summers authorises the use of radium to destroy the creature. Albert Embankment SE1, looking across the Thames towards the Houses of Parliament. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBraddon Street SE16
In reviewTwo and a half hours after the beast appeared at Woolwich the Commissioner, Sir Charles Moore, makes the decision to call in the Army to take all possible steps for the protection of the population. Looking south on Braddon Street SE16 with Paradise Street in the right background. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromClark's Orchard
In reviewAs the huge monster continues to rampage through the streets the Population run for their lives. Facing Clark's Orchard with the Europa Tavern at 9 St. Marychurch Street to the right. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromcorner of Parliament Street and Parliament Square SW1
In reviewThe radio report continues "The situation is well in hand and there is no reason for panic." The corner of Parliament Street and Parliament Square SW1 with the Houses of Parliament in the background. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCustom House on Lower Thames Street EC3
In reviewOutside the Custom House on Lower Thames Street EC3. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromEast Cliffe, Polperro
In reviewJohn takes Karnes and the Professor to the Doctor's house. East Cliffe, Polperro, also seen in 'Break in the Circle' and 'Another Time, Another Place'. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromEast Looe beach
In reviewClimbing the cliff above the cove, Jean waves to her Father. Looking down onto East Looe beach. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromEmbankments
In reviewCustomers at a tea stand listen to a radio bulletin announcing that the Metropolitan Police had closed the Embankments to all traffic. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromEuropa Tavern on St. Marychurch Street
In reviewThis is outside the Europa Tavern on St. Marychurch Street with the northern end of Lower Road in the background. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFerry Approach SE18
In reviewA Young Couple walk towards the ferry. The street sign to the right reads Ferry Approach SE18 and across the road stands the entrance to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFisherman's House on West Cliffe in Polperro, Cornwall
In reviewThat evening, Jean goes out to search for her Father when he doesn't come home. To the right stands Fisherman's House on West Cliffe in Polperro, Cornwall. SJ — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromjunction of Rotherhithe Street and Fulford Street
In reviewThe Wolseley comes to a halt next to the Motorcyclist. The junction of Rotherhithe Street and Fulford Street. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromKhyber Pass at the west side of East Looe beach, Mount Ararat
In reviewLeaving her Father at the cove after securing the boat, Jean Trevethan (Leigh Madison) runs home with a fish to cook. Rob Clements confirms the beach near Looe, "This shows the ramp, locally known as the 'Khyber Pass' at the west side of East Looe beach leading to what is known as 'Second beach', with the rock formation it passes through known as 'Mount Ararat'. (SJ) — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLooe
In reviewKarnes and Professor James Bickford (André Morell) arrive in Looe. The harbour at Polperro in Cornwall which is also seen in 'The Manxman', ‘Break in the Circle’, ‘Another Time, Another Place’, 'Miranda' and ‘Mad About Men'. Rob Clements adds that "The man in the light coloured overalls is my grandfather, Arthur Clements, who also appears leaning over a fence in another scene." (SJ) — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLooe Harbour in Cornwall with homes on Hannafore Lane
In reviewMeeting Karnes when he returns from a search of the sea, a Navy Lieutenant (Michael Beint) tells him that the SS Valkyrie had been found beached with no reasonable explanation. Looe Harbour in Cornwall with homes on Hannafore Lane above the estuary to the top right. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLooe Harbour on the East Looe River
In reviewThe Lieutenant leads Karnes to his car and the two drive to the site of the wreck. Looe Harbour on the East Looe River. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLooe, Cornwall
In reviewFisherman Thomas Trevethan (Henri Vidon) and his daughter Jean make for shore near their Cornish home. The beach is near Looe, Cornwall. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLower Road
In reviewAppearing above the roof of a pub, the monster emits a pulse that burns. Looking towards Lower Road from the corner of Clark's Orchard with the spire of St. Olav's church to the top, left of centre. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLower Thames Street in EC3
In reviewIn London, bells signal the approach of a police car. Lower Thames Street in EC3 with Billingsgate Buildings on the right. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMonument Street with the corner of Botolph Lane
In reviewThe Sunbeam-Talbot patrol car turns a corner. Monument Street with the corner of Botolph Lane to the right. The sequence and the following capture are taken from 'Forbidden Cargo' made five years earlier. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNorth Woolwich Pier E16
In reviewExplaining the severity of the situation, Professor Bickford fails to persuade Admiral Summers that the Thames must be blocked off and the city evacuated. Woolwich Ferries ply their trade on the Thames in the background while moored at North Woolwich Pier E16 in the foreground are steam tugs Java and Muira, the former being built in 1899 and scrapped in 1966. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromParadise Street
In reviewWithout the special effects seen in the previous capture, this is Paradise Street with the gap in the terrace between numbers 57 and 61. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromParadise Street SE16
In reviewSequences featuring the stop-motion animated creature were filmed in Los Angeles before being integrated with live action footage. Ray Glenister tells us that the 'fleeing' took place at the eastern bend in Paradise Street SE16, here facing north-west towards number 61, from near the pedestrian alley, out of view to the right, that leads to Clark's Orchard with Huxley Tenement standing on the left. (RL) — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPark Buildings from Braddon Street
In reviewGrabbing a few belongings, Tenants leave their homes. Looking west through Park Buildings from Braddon Street with the top floor of Cathay House visible to the top right. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPark Buildings in Rotherhithe
In reviewDoors are knocked and Residents are told to evacuate. Park Buildings in Rotherhithe. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPark Buildings with Braddon Street, Seven Step Alley and the Princes Mills
In reviewArmed Soldiers stand guard on properties left empty after the evacuation. Park Buildings with Braddon Street, Seven Step Alley and the Princes Mills in the centre background. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPiccadilly Circus W1
In reviewThe story moves to London. Piccadilly Circus W1 with the Angel of Charity in its former central position, — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPlaidy Beach area with St. George's Island, Looe Island
In reviewAt the cove, the Professor tests the water while Karnes checks for radioactivity before John shows him where he received a burn to his hand. The Plaidy Beach area with St. George's Island in the right distance, also known as Looe Island. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPlaidy Beach to the east of Looe
In reviewGoing for a walk together, Jean and John make their way along the rocky shore where they come across thousands of dead fish. Plaidy Beach to the east of Looe. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRiver Walk on the South bank in SE1
In reviewA Navy helicopter patrol hovers above the Thames. Looking towards Victoria Embankment and the Air Ministry in SW1 from River Walk on the South bank in SE1. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRotherhithe police station at the corner of Paradise Street and Cathay Street in SE16
In reviewA police Motorcyclist runs towards his machine before escorting a patrol car towards the river. As seen in 'The Ringer' and 'The Boy and the Bridge', this is Rotherhithe police station at the corner of Paradise Street and Cathay Street in SE16. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRotherhithe Street
In reviewClimbing from the river, the Behemoth takes to the streets. Ray and Ron Glensiter identify this as looking west on Rotherhithe Street from the top of Braddon Street with number 41 Rotherhithe Street visible in the centre distance. (RL) — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRotherhithe Street from the corner of Fulford Street
In reviewThose remaining behind watch as the car follows the Motorcyclist. Facing east along Rotherhithe Street from the corner of Fulford Street with Park Buildings to the right. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRotherhithe Street SE16
In reviewFrightened Citizens scramble for cover. Rotherhithe Street SE16 opposite the northern end of Fulford Street with the still extant number 41 on the left. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Tallon at Talland
In reviewFollowing his death, Thomas is buried at the parish church. The picturesquely placed graveyard is that of St. Tallon at Talland, between Polperro and Looe, an area that also appears in 'Five Have a Mystery to Solve'. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Tallon church at Talland
In reviewAfter the ceremony, John asks if Jean is ready to leave. St. Tallon church at Talland. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Tallon, Talland
In reviewFriends and Neighbours gather at the graveside as the Priest (Tom Chatto) reads from the Bible. The churchyard at St. Tallon, Talland. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Connaught Hotel at the corner of Mount Street and Carlos Place in Mayfair W1
In reviewSteve Karnes (Gene Evans) crosses the road towards his hotel where he watches a television news report about the dead fish and rumours of a sea monster. The Connaught Hotel at the corner of Mount Street and Carlos Place in Mayfair W1. The hotel also features in 'A Touch of the Sun', 'Murder by Proxy', 'The Man Without a Body' and 'Nothing But the Best'. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Harbour Pier at Polperro
In reviewApproaching a group of Men, the officials from the Atomic Energy Commission ask where they can find Dr. Maurice. The Harbour Pier at Polperro with buildings on The Warren in the background. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Harbour Pier with properties on Quay Road
In reviewStanding with a Fisherman (Arthur Gomez), John nods towards a building "That's his house up there." The Harbour Pier with properties on Quay Road to the left. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTower Bridge
In reviewHolding binoculars, a Constable (John Adams) stands ready. Looking towards Tower Bridge with Trinity House visible in the right distance, — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTrafalgar Square WC2
In reviewNewspapers report on the monster's attack that left 36 people dead and 56 missing. Trafalgar Square WC2 with St. Martin-in-the-Fields in the background. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTrinity House in London EC3
In reviewKarnes arrives at Trinity House where he tells Professor Bickford and Admiral Summers that he believes they are facing a marine animal of tremendous size and strength. The familiar columns of the Port of London Authority's Trinity House in London EC3 identified by Simon James. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTrinity House on Trinity Square
In reviewDavid MacAvoy (Jack Mandeville) continues "Throughout the day we've seen armed forces, police, and ministry heads going in for a series of meetings which have been taking place here." Facing Trinity House on Trinity Square. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTrinity Square in London EC3
In review"This is your roving reporter, David MacAvoy, speaking from my position in front of the Port of London Authority headquarters." Trinity Square in London EC3. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVictoria Embankment
In reviewAfter preparations are made for the radium to be fired at the monster from an X2 submarine, Professor Bickford is driven to the river where Karnes is waiting. Victoria Embankment opposite Temple station and Victoria Embankment Gardens WC2 with Blackfriars Bridge in the right distance. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWatford Junction station in Watford, Hertfordshire
In reviewSetting off to investigate the incident, scientist Steve Karnes and Professor Bickford take the overnight sleeper service to Cornwall. This is much used footage featuring Watford Junction station in Watford, Hertfordshire. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWestminster Bridge
In reviewThe helicopter flies over Westminster Bridge where the Observer spots a glowing shape in the water below. — recorded for Behemoth the Sea Monster by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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