walker4-1
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I gave this a ten. Not because of any particular cinematographic merit but because it is a fascinating look at 1950s London docks.
The Pool of London is the part of the River Thames between London Bridge and Limehouse. The Upper Pool is London Bridge to Cherry Garden Pier and the Lower Pool from Cherry Garden Pier to Limehouse.
The docks in this area were closed from the early 1970s onward because of the development of container shipping which offered considerable economic benefits.
The way of life shown in this movie ended about 20 years after the movie was made.
Most of the dockland shots took place in the Shad Thames area and some of the others were in Limehouse.
A lot of the Shad Thames buildings are still there but converted to flats and commercial.
The sailing ship at the end of the movie is an old Thames wherry.
Well worth seeing if you have any interest in the history of the Port of London.
The Pool of London is the part of the River Thames between London Bridge and Limehouse. The Upper Pool is London Bridge to Cherry Garden Pier and the Lower Pool from Cherry Garden Pier to Limehouse.
The docks in this area were closed from the early 1970s onward because of the development of container shipping which offered considerable economic benefits.
The way of life shown in this movie ended about 20 years after the movie was made.
Most of the dockland shots took place in the Shad Thames area and some of the others were in Limehouse.
A lot of the Shad Thames buildings are still there but converted to flats and commercial.
The sailing ship at the end of the movie is an old Thames wherry.
Well worth seeing if you have any interest in the history of the Port of London.
Interesting view of the times. Early 70s but a lot of handover from the 60s.
Most of the stories tend to look a bit lame to modern eyes but they are worth seeing from historical interest point of view.
Enjoyable and easy to watch for 25 minutes.
Robert Vaughan and Nyree Dawn Porter always put on good performances.
Stylish and glamorous.
Many locations are in the Mediterranean area and the Malta locations are especially good.
If you want to see similar types of shows, I recommend The Baron, department S, Man from Uncle, Jason King, The Persuaders, THe Saint and earlier, in the 60s, Sentimental Agent and Man of the World.
Most of the stories tend to look a bit lame to modern eyes but they are worth seeing from historical interest point of view.
Enjoyable and easy to watch for 25 minutes.
Robert Vaughan and Nyree Dawn Porter always put on good performances.
Stylish and glamorous.
Many locations are in the Mediterranean area and the Malta locations are especially good.
If you want to see similar types of shows, I recommend The Baron, department S, Man from Uncle, Jason King, The Persuaders, THe Saint and earlier, in the 60s, Sentimental Agent and Man of the World.
