Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) (1966)
Nothing verified yet — 81 candidates from our sources, below.
Candidates, not yet verified
60 of 81 places named by a source we have not checked. Each row says who said it and links to where.
Bottesford Station, Bottesford, Leicestershire
In reviewEventually Dante arrives at his station where he alights, as does with a car to meet them. A 1951 Rolls Royce Phantom lV originally owned by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester with his personal registration plate XH 8888 but it reverted to 714 AYX on its sale in 1960. The car also featured in the film ‘Arabesque’. Bottesford Station, Bottesford, Leicestershire — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromEel Pie Island viewed from The Embankment, Twickenham
In reviewOver the bridge on the Island is a Youth Club. Eel Pie Island viewed from The Embankment, Twickenham. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHorsenden Hill, London Borough of Ealing
In reviewThey assemble at a ‘golf course’, the assigned venue of the fight. Could this be Horsenden Hill, London Borough of Ealing? Yes it could, and is, viewing towards Harrow on the Hill. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWest London Air Terminal, Cromwell Road, SW7
In reviewWithin hours Dante Fontana (Alberto Sordi) finds himself in his beloved England, only to find himself in trouble with Customs. West London Air Terminal, Cromwell Road, SW7. Operations there ceased in 1979 and the site is now occupied by 'Sainsbury's'. The white terrace is 111- 129 Cromwell Road. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from156 Cromwell Road and across to 147 Cromwell Road
In reviewApolgising as he makes his way to the back of the queue. What is now the entrance to 'Sainsbury's' looking towards the western edge of 156 Cromwell Road and across to 147 Cromwell Road. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from181 Piccadilly, W1
In review…….for the ‘de rigueur’ boutonniere. 181 Piccadilly, W1 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from2 Connaught Square, W2
In reviewAs does Dante but now dressed far removed from ‘Englishness’. 2 Connaught Square, W2 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from281 Portobello Road
In reviewTime for a drink. ‘Henekeys’ now the Earl of Lonsdale, 281 Portobello Road, also seen in ‘The File of the Golden Goose’. The bar inside features in ‘Otley’ and ‘Tonite Let’s All Make Love in London’. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from30 Duke St St. James’s, SW1
In reviewThe to the house of ‘Dunhill’ for the quintessential pipe. 30 Duke St St. James’s, SW1 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from5 Hamilton Place, W1
In review‘The little Queen’s hotel’……….that was 20 years ago he is told. 5 Hamilton Place, W1 top left hand corner. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from7 Berkeley Square, W1
In reviewand then the showroom of Berkeley Square Garages Ltd, 7 Berkeley Square, W1 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from75 South Audley St, W1
In reviewHis technique clearly doesn’t work. But strange that he should find himself outside 75 South Audley St, W1 looking north. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from8 King Street, SW1
In reviewTo fulfil his lifetime dream of visiting Christie’s, 8 King Street, SW1 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from9 Gracechurch Street, EC3
In reviewInternational finance perhaps? 9 Gracechurch Street, EC3 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from9 St. James's Street
In reviewThen on to Lobb for a fine pair of English shoes. 9 St. James's Street. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromA.E. Sadler & Sons Ltd, Wood Lane Sidings, W12
In reviewOthers of the group visit a scrap yard for more serious equipment. The premises of A.E. Sadler & Sons Ltd, Wood Lane Sidings, W12 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAscot racecourse Berkshire
In review– If one imagines hard enough, one is right there. Ascot racecourse Berkshire. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBelgrave Square, SW1
In reviewGiven the option, he decides to go off with Angel (Elizabeth Rutter). Belgrave Square, SW1 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBelvoir Castle in Leicestershire
In review…….and he gets ever closer. Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBelvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire
In reviewHe meets the Duchess of Bradford (Amy Dalby) at the auction who invites him to a weekend at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire. And the following day he is on the train. North bank of the Thames from Barnes railway bridge. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBelvoir Castle, six miles from Grantham
In reviewEventually the castle comes into sight…….Belvoir Castle, six miles from Grantham. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBelvoir Estate
In reviewMiss Elizabeth looks back at the lonely figure. Presumably part of the Belvoir Estate. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBerkeley Square, W1
In reviewPassing the Jack Barclay showroom, Berkeley Square, W1 looking across to the properties in Bruton Street. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBuckingham Palace
In reviewHe finds that his room is overlooking Buckingham Palace. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCanada Gate
In reviewTogether with Dante we enjoy the regiment's mascot dog, Irish wolfhound ‘Shaun’. Canada Gate in the background. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromChrist Church, Kensington
In reviewReturning to the rooftops of London....and panning left. The spire of Christ Church, Kensington, then Cornwall Gardens and at the front Emperor's Gate. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromConnaught Square, Bayswater, London W2
In reviewDante and a group move off to a party, where the following morning the guests gradually spill out into the street. Connaught Square, Bayswater, London W2 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromConnaught Square, W2
In reviewTo find that Elizabeth is driving off with someone else. Connaught Square, W2 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromcorner of King Street and Garrick Street, WC2
In reviewAt the races perhaps? With the property on the corner of King Street and Garrick Street, WC2 in the reflection — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCornwall Gardens, Stanford Road
In reviewHaving cleared his name and involvement in the brawl the police take Dante to the airport, where standing on the steps to the plane he surveys in his mind the view of London with which he started. “Goodbye, my London Town”. Panning further left from Capture 20 Looking north, the white terrace of Cornwall Gardens to the right, Stanford Road center and Cornwall Gardens bottom left of center. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromEel Pie Island Bridge looking north
In reviewOn the bridge he sees others that have ‘dropped out”. Eel Pie Island Bridge looking north — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromEel Pie Island Bridge, Twickenham in Greater London
In review…..from Eel Pie Island Bridge, Twickenham in Greater London. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromElizabeth Tower, SW1
In reviewThe Elizabeth Tower, SW1 as perhaps his lasting icon of ‘Englishness’. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromForecourt of the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane
In reviewHe arrives with great satisfaction and pleasure but was expecting it to be ‘49 Park Lane’. Forecourt of the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane looking south. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly
In reviewHe is now able to enjoy London as a true ‘Englishman’. The clock of Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, W1
In reviewFollowed by a visit next door to Fortnum & Mason……..181 Piccadilly, W1 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGarrick Street, WC2
In reviewHe stands to imagine himself kitted out by ‘Moss Bros’ looking across to Garrick Street, WC2 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHaymarket, SW1 looking north towards Coventry Street from the junction with Panton Street
In reviewHe continues to enjoy the London experience. Haymarket, SW1 looking north towards Coventry Street from the junction with Panton Street. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHill Street, W1
In review….to a waiting car below. Hill Street, W1 looking east with Waverton Street off to the right. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHotel Xenia, 160 Cromwell Road, SW5
In reviewIn due course he finds himself free to integrate into society. Looking towards the eastern edge of Hotel Xenia, 160 Cromwell Road, SW5 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHyde Park
In reviewThat prompts him to thinking about joining the London to Brighton car run that takes place on the first Sunday in November, starting in Hyde Park. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHyde Park Corner
In reviewTo Hyde Park Corner, with Wellington Arch to right and the Hilton hotel, his destination, tall in the background. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLambeth Bridge
In reviewA brisk walk over Lambeth Bridge is called for. Lambeth Bridge looking towads the Houses of Parliament. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLeconfield House on corner of Curzon Street and South Audley Street
In reviewAs Dante continues to gaze out of the window he telephones Perugia, Italy. Jules thought S. Audley Street questionmark. Dave W says "yes indeed". The right foreground block with two flagpoles on its roof is Leconfield House on corner of (left - right) Curzon Street and (heading off to the north) South Audley Street. As always, eagle eyed Dave sees that little bit more, "We can just about make out the "New England" style bell tower and spire of Grosvenor Chapel to the left of the window divider. South Audley Street eventually becomes Orchard Street so the columned corner of Selfridges can be seen in the misty distance." He adds. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLeicester Square
In reviewThen into Leicester Square passing the Jacey Cinema, now Queen’s House. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLeonardo da Vinci Fiumicino, Italy
In reviewThe initial location is established by a panning shot of airport. ‘Leonardo da Vinci’ Fiumicino, Italy serving Rome. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLock & Co., 6 St. James's Street, SW1
In reviewCutting to his first port of call, Lock & Co., 6 St. James's Street, SW1 to buy a bowler hat. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLondon Bridge
In reviewOne just has to join the morning rush hour over London Bridge. London Bridge before it was sold in 1968 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNew Row, WC2 looking from Bedford Street
In reviewA quieter stroll to New Row, WC2 looking from Bedford Street. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNo 75 Redcliffe Gardens
In reviewEventually the bus stops, but he is charged 4d for the journey. The house with the security shutters is No 75 Redcliffe Gardens. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromOxford Street
In reviewOxford Street looking east, no right turn into Binney Street, C&A were at 380 Oxford Street and 'The Worlds Largest Furriers' were 'Swears & Wells' at 374 Oxford Street. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromParliament Square, SW1
In reviewThe Houses of Parliament, Elizabeth Tower in the background as he stands in the middle of the road in Parliament Square, SW1 with the Elizabeth Tower and Parliament buildings behind him. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPiazza lV Novembre
In reviewAnd so to confirm that location we cut to Piazza lV Novembre…… — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPiccadilly Circus from the southern end of Regent Street
In reviewLet’s not forget a copy of ‘The Times’. Piccadilly Circus from the southern end of Regent Street. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPiccadilly Circus looking towards Coventry Street
In reviewBack to Piccadilly Circus looking towards Coventry Street. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPiccadilly Circus looking towards Shaftesbury Ave
In reviewIn the evening he ‘hits’ Piccadilly Circus looking towards Shaftesbury Ave. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPont Street Mews, SW1
In reviewOthers stop off at Pont Street Mews, SW1 to gather further ‘weapons’. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPortobello Road
In reviewA visit to Portobello Road is called for. From Westbourne Grove, W11 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromQueen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, SW1
In reviewHe looks up to Queen Victoria with a smile, although she was clearly not amused. The Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, SW1 — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromRedcliff Gardens, SW10 looking north outside what could be No 51 although the entrance now appears to be in Tregunter Road
In reviewBut Dante was there first! Redcliff Gardens, SW10 looking north outside what could be No 51 although the entrance now appears to be in Tregunter Road. — recorded for Fumo di Londra (aka Smoke over London) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from