Director: Alfred HItchock

Release Date: May 1927

On 3 March, 1927, The Bioscope reported that filming took place at ‘Maida Vale Station at midnight on Saturday…..showing Ivor Novello on what may be taken as the first stage of his downhill journey’ while ‘it is interesting to note that this is the first time than an escalator has been used for screen purposes.’

Maida Vale Station

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Ivor Novello, centre, entering Maida Vale Station.

Maida Vale Station

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Novello descending the escalator at Maida Vale Station.

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An unidentified dock, presumably in London.

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Novello at an unidentified dock, presumably in London, as he begins a journey from east London to west London.

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An unidentified street, presumably in east London, and presumably now totally redeveloped.

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An unidentified street, presumably in east London, and very likely now totally redeveloped.

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An unidentifed street with bus service, presumably in east London.

Watney Street

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Facing north in Watney Street, Shadwell. A man sits outside the Congregational Chapel with Watney Passage running between the buildings.

London Bridge

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The view north on London Bridge.

Cannon Street

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King William Street with Cannon Street at left and Lloyds Bank on the corner.

Strand

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Facing west in Strand. Beyond the shops is the facade of Somerset House.