Melody - Film Anniversary Walk
Mon, 21 Apr
|London
A guided walk celebrating the 54th anniversary of the highly influential cult 70s movie 'Melody' filmed in and around Kennington
Time & Location
21 Apr 2025, 11:00 – 13:00
London, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7XG, UK
About the event
Melody, Lambeth's very own cult movie, sometimes known by its alternative title S.W.A.L.K. (Sealed With A Loving Kiss), was filmed around Kennington 54 years ago.
What starts as a tale of puppy love between two cupid smitten twelve year olds ends with a full blown rebellion by pupils against parental authority, and the incompetence of the teaching staff at their grammar school.
Released on April 21st in 1971 it boasts a veritable who's who of cinematic legends. Produced by David Putnam (Midnight Express, Chariots of Fire, The Killing Fields). Written by Alan Parker. (Fame, Evita, The Commitments). Directed by Waris Hussain (Doctor Who, Edward and Mrs Simpson, Armchair Theatre).
It was the film that reunited the stars of the musical Oliver, Mark Lester and Jack Wild, as well as being the big screen debut of Tracy Hyde, who went on to appear in TV shows such as the Gentle Touch…