The movie “Hot Millions” (1968) narrates the comic and criminal exploits of Marcus Pendleton, a con artist based in London played by Peter Ustinov. After being released from prison, he impersonates a computer specialist and fraudulently works for an insurance company, cashing in claim checks to himself by various identities across Europe while falling for an awkward secretary and frustrated flutist, Patty Terwilliger Smith, portrayed by Maggie Smith. This summary will focus on the movie’s filming locations, scenery, and interesting tidbits about the production.
Where it Filmed?
“Hot Millions” was filmed in two primary locations in the United Kingdom. The first location was the Apple Boutique, located at 94 Baker Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London, England. The second location was the MGM British Studios situated in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. The filming started on January 8, 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Ustinov | Marcus Pendleton / Caesar Smith |
| Maggie Smith | Patty Terwilliger Smith |
| Karl Malden | Carlton J. Klemper |
| Bob Newhart | Willard C. Gnatpole |
| Robert Morley | Caesar Smith |
| Cesar Romero | Customs Inspector |
| Lewis Alexander | Gentlemans Club Member (uncredited) |
| Lynda Baron | Louise the Waitress (uncredited) |
| Sean Barry-Weske | Hippie in Boutique (uncredited) |
| David Bedard | Co-pilot (uncredited) |
| William Burleigh | Page Boy (uncredited) |
| Wilfred Carter | Theatre Manager (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Counsell | Miss Glyn (uncredited) |
| Margaret Courtenay | Mrs. Hubbard (uncredited) |
| Patsy Crowther | Second Charwoman (uncredited) |
| Paul Dawkins | Pritchard (uncredited) |
| Hugo De Vernier | French Bank Official (uncredited) |
| Anne De Vigier | Secretary Receptionist (uncredited) |
| Carlos Douglas | Barber (uncredited) |
| Betty Duncan | Nun (uncredited) |
| Paul Farrell | Larry (uncredited) |
| Sally Faulkner | Stewardess on Rio Plane (uncredited) |
| Geoffrey Frederick | Customs Man (uncredited) |
| Harold Holness | Pygny (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Hughes | Air Hostess (uncredited) |
| Raymond Huntley | Bayswater (uncredited) |
| Penelope Jago | Ticket Girl (uncredited) |
| Peter Jones | Prison Governor (uncredited) |
| Ann Lancaster | Pendleton’s Landlady (uncredited) |
| Aileen Lewis | Passer-by in the hat and fur coat. (uncredited) |
| Julie May | First Charwoman (uncredited) |
| Melinda Mays | Nurse (uncredited) |
| William Mervyn | Sir Charles Wilson (uncredited) |
| Billy Milton | Agent (uncredited) |
| Victor Platt | Barman (uncredited) |
| Kynaston Reeves | Quayle (uncredited) |
| Anthony Sharp | Hollis (uncredited) |
| Frank Singuineau | Customs Man in Rio (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Thompson | Salesman (uncredited) |
| Bob Todd | British Commissionaire (uncredited) |
| Frank Tregear | Bus Inspector (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- A significant portion of the movie was filmed in the Apple Boutique, an exclusive boutique owned and managed by the music band The Beatles.
- This boutique, the first endeavor under their Apple Corps Ltd., had a short lifespan. It only operated for several months in 1968.
- The film provides rare footage of the Apple Boutique’s interiors before it closed down, and its contents were given away to the public.
- Another interesting point is a scene in the film where Patty Terwilliger Smith (Maggie Smith) is seen shopping in the Apple Boutique, buying an outfit for twenty pounds sterling.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Apple Boutique – 94 Baker Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5204351
- Longitude: -0.1565176
- Place ID: ChIJl3z74pEbdkgR6SmTj9dlzbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 94 Baker St, London W1U 6FZ, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.657728
- Longitude: -0.272308
- Place ID: ChIJC16pFisUdkgRHJkvSvMccAE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Borehamwood, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
