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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
Where The Man Who Knew Too Much says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A Moroccan marketplace was shot on location, but the London chapel's inside was a Hollywood set and its outside is a church hall in Brixton.
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Scenes and places
The bus ride into Marrakech (1956)
The McKennas travel through French Morocco with their son Hank. A Frenchman, Louis Bernard, helps them out of a scrape on the bus and soon is asking a great many questions.
Set in Road from Casablanca to Marrakech — The McKennas travel by bus and meet the Frenchman Louis Bernard.
A journey across French Morocco from Casablanca towards Marrakech.
The hotel room and the stranger at the door (1956)
Bernard is about to take the family to dinner when a man comes to the door asking for someone who is not there. Bernard cancels, and Jo is left uneasy.
Set in Marrakech hotel (McKennas' suite) — The McKennas' hotel suite where a stranger knocks and Bernard calls off the dinner.
A grand hotel in Marrakech, here standing in for the McKennas' stay.
Filmed at La Mamounia, Marrakech (La Mamounia · Medina, Marrakech, Morocco) — Wikipedia lists the hotel as a filming location for the film; which scene was shot there is not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: In the old city of Marrakech, a short walk from the Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
The marketplace in Marrakech (1956)
A man chased by police staggers through the crowd and falls into Ben's arms. It is Bernard in disguise, and he whispers a warning meant for London before he dies.
Set in Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech — The crowded square where the McKennas watch the show with the Draytons and Bernard stumbles towards Ben. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A huge open square in the old city of Marrakech, full of performers and food stalls.
Filmed at Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech — French Wikipedia places Hitchcock's cameo, watching the acrobats, in this square; the Moroccan shoot began in Marrakech in May 1955. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Walk into the old city; the square is the open space at the heart of the medina.
The police station call (1956)
Ben is questioned about Bernard's death and learns that the dead man was a French agent. A phone call then tells him that Hank is gone, and that the family must keep quiet to get him back.
Set in Police station, Marrakech — Ben is questioned about Bernard's death and takes a call about his son.
A police station in Marrakech, shown only inside the film.
The London hotel suite (1956)
In London, the McKennas meet Inspector Buchanan and leave his men behind to hunt for Ambrose Chappell alone. Jo, not Ben, realizes that the name belongs to a place.
Set in London hotel suite — The McKennas' hotel in London, where Inspector Buchanan briefs them and Jo works out the clue.
A hotel suite in London where Jo's friends wait.
Ambrose Chapel (1956)
Ben and Jo reach the chapel and find Edward Drayton leading a service. Jo goes to phone the police while Ben stays behind and is locked in.
Set in Ambrose Chapel, London W2 — The chapel where Edward Drayton leads a service and Ben is locked inside.
A chapel on Ambrose Street in the film, not a real address.
Filmed at St Saviour's church hall, Brixton — A film historian's essay says this church hall was photographed on 16 June 1955 for the chapel exteriors only; the chapel interior was built on Stage 5 at Paramount. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: On St Saviour's Road in Brixton, south London.
The concert at Royal Albert Hall (1956)
Jo spots the man who came to her door in Marrakech and realizes he is waiting for a cymbal crash to hide his shot. Ben races to the hall and searches the balcony boxes.
Set in Royal Albert Hall, London — The concert hall where the foreign prime minister attends a concert. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A great domed concert hall in Kensington, London.
Filmed at Royal Albert Hall, London — Hitchcock filmed the climax of the film in the hall in 1955. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: On Kensington Gore, next to Kensington Gardens.
The foreign embassy (1956)
The McKennas believe Hank is inside the embassy but cannot search it. Jo is asked to sing, and she sings loudly, hoping her son will hear.
Set in Foreign embassy, London — The embassy where the Draytons take Hank and where the McKennas are invited.
A foreign embassy in London, here a made-up address.
Filmed at Forbes House, Belgravia — A Hitchcock fan wiki names Forbes House for the embassy ballroom. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: On Halkin Street in Belgravia, near Hyde Park Corner.
Characters
- Ben McKenna — An American doctor on holiday in French Morocco with his family.
- Jo McKenna — Ben's wife, a popular singer, who is suspicious of the friendly Frenchman.
- Hank McKenna — The McKennas' young son.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was the Marrakech marketplace scene really filmed?
- Where was the chapel in London really filmed?