The film "The Mirror Crack'd" (1980) was primarily shot in several locations in Kent, England, as well as other sites in London. The major filming sites in Kent include Shoreham, which doubled as part of the fictional village of St. Mary Mead, and the St. Clere Estate in Heaverham, used as the grand estate of Marina Rudd, a central character. Smarden, with its traditional thatched cottages, was used for Miss Marple's house and other village scenes, including street scenes in Smarden itself. Additional village scenes, such as those depicting the local street, were shot in the same area. In London, the Stratford East Theatre was used for indoor scenes, and various London locations such as Ealing Studios served as filming sites for indoor and studio scenes. The film's production took place from May 12 to July 18, 1980, and used iconic local sites, including Ye Olde George Inn and a bridge on Church Street in Shoreham, as part of the village settings.
Summary of key filming locations:
- Shoreham, Kent — Village of St Mary Mead, village street scenes, notable buildings
- St. Clere Estate, Heaverham, Kent — Marina Rudd’s estate
- Smarden, Kent — Miss Marple’s house and village scenes
- London (Theatre and Studios) — Stratford East Theatre and Ealing Studios
The combination of these picturesque rural villages and studio work contributed significantly to the authentic, cozy atmosphere of the film.
