“Baxter!” is a drama movie that was released in 1973. It’s the story of a young American boy who has a speech defect and suffers an emotional breakdown due to the continuous disagreement of his parents, which eventually leads to their divorce. Directed by Lionel Jeffries, “Baxter!” stars Patricia Neal, Jean-Pierre Cassel, and Britt Ekland. This article discusses the filming locations for the movie and provides some fun discussion points and behind-the-scenes information.
Where it Filmed?
“Baxter!” was filmed in multiple locations in the UK. The American School in Waverley Place, St. John’s Wood, London, was used as one of its filming locations. Other places include Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. Furthermore, some shooting also took place in other areas of England and London. The filming date was stated as November 29, 1971.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Patricia Neal | Dr. Clemm |
| Jean-Pierre Cassel | Roger Tunnell |
| Britt Ekland | Chris Bentley |
| Lynn Carlin | Mrs. Baxter |
| Scott Jacoby | Roger Baxter |
| Sally Thomsett | Nemo |
| Paul Eddington | Mr. Rawling |
| Paul Maxwell | Mr. Baxter |
| Ian Thompson | Dr. Walsh |
| Ronald Leigh-Hunt | Mr. Filshie |
| Frances Bennett | Mrs. Newman |
| George Tovey | George |
| Dorothy Alison | Nurse Kennedy |
| Frank Singuineau | Dr. Barbour |
| Mavis Villiers | Woman in Aircraft |
| Nicholas Smith | 1st Taxi Driver |
| John Caulfield | 2nd Taxi Driver |
| Larry Cross | Poker Player |
| Hal Galili | Poker Player |
| Reed De Rouen | Poker Player |
| Frank Mann | Poker Player |
| David Cargill | Poker Player |
| George Hilsdon | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| Aileen Lewis | Air Passenger (uncredited) |
| Marianne Stone | Woman (uncredited) |
| Allan Warren | Photographer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Patricia Neal plays the character of Dr. Clemm in the movie.
- Other notable performers include Jean-Pierre Cassel as Roger Tunnell, and Britt Ekland as Chris Bentley.
- The majority of filming took place in the UK, at places like the American School in St. John’s Wood, and Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
- Although actors Scott Jacoby and Sally Thomsett play early-teen characters, they were significantly older in reality.
- Notably, the film has a reference to the classic movie “Casablanca” (1942).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.65813989999999
- Longitude: -0.2692358
- Place ID: ChIJW76KtW0WdkgRK85AJ7hP5LI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Rd, Borehamwood WD6 1JG, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: England, UK
- Latitude: 52.3555177
- Longitude: -1.1743197
- Place ID: ChIJ39UebIqp0EcRqI4tMyWV4fQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: England, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
