Let’s talk about the movie “Candleshoe” from 1977. It’s about a young orphan and a cunning trickster who set out to find a hidden treasure in an esteemed English manor. The adventure comedy film was directed by Norman Tokar, featuring David Niven, Helen Hayes, and Jodie Foster in main roles. We will explore more about where it was filmed, and you might uncover some exciting facts and trivia about this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filmmakers of “Candleshoe” chose several filming locations. Some scenes were captured at Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire in England and Severn Valley Railway, Shropshire also in England. Arley Railway Station in Upper Arley, Worcestershire, England, and Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, England were other choice locations in the UK. Additionally, a few scenes were shot in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. The filming lasted from the 19th of July, 1976 until October of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Niven | Priory |
| Helen Hayes | Lady St. Edmund |
| Jodie Foster | Casey |
| Leo McKern | Bundage |
| Veronica Quilligan | Cluny |
| Ian Sharrock | Peter |
| Sarah Tamakuni | Anna |
| David Samuels | Bobby |
| John Alderson | Jenkins |
| Mildred Shay | Mrs. McCress |
| Michael Balfour | Mr. McCress |
| Sydney Bromley | Mr. Thresher |
| Michael Segal | Train Guard |
| Vivian Pickles | Grimsworthy |
| Bob Anderson | Hood (uncredited) |
| Peter Brace | Charlie (uncredited) |
| Peggy Ann Clifford | Woman Buying Eggs (uncredited) |
| Peter Diamond | Hood (uncredited) |
| Fred Haggerty | Hood (uncredited) |
| January L’Angelle | Street Kid (uncredited) |
| Derek Martin | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Terence Plummer | Hood (uncredited) |
| Eddie Powell | Hood (uncredited) |
| Tina Simmons | Family Friend (uncredited) |
| Rocky Taylor | Hood (uncredited) |
| Terry Yorke | Hood (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Jodie Foster, who played a leading role in the film, had only a three-week break between wrapping up the shooting of “Freaky Friday” in 1976 and starting “Candleshoe” in 1977. A minor inconsistency appears in a scene. After Harry investigates Casey’s scars in the washroom, the towel around Casey’s neck switches sides. What’s also interesting is that the movie features in “Disney Through the Decades” from 2001.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 52.0831899
- Longitude: -1.5287528
- Place ID: ChIJxf3FURMrd0gRl1UnE4jQY8A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Compton Wynyates, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Severn Valley Railway, Shropshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 52.5305566
- Longitude: -2.4207644
- Place ID: ChIJ5bHgaBR9cEgR919HowL2K3A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Station Severn Valley Railway, Hollybush Rd, Bridgnorth WV16 5DP, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Arley Railway Station, Upper Arley, Worcestershire, England, UK
- Latitude: 52.4170193
- Longitude: -2.3487353
- Place ID: ChIJQ8IKPiSKcEgRLqsPYnDM1W8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Railway Station, Arley, Bewdley DY12 3NF, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
