“Edge of Eternity” is a movie from 1959, directed by Don Siegel. It’s a crime drama, set in a mining ghost town near the Grand Canyon. Characters like Arizona Deputy Sheriff Les Martin, played by Cornel Wilde, and socialite Janice Kendon, acted by Victoria Shaw, engage in solving mysterious murders. Let’s discover where it was filmed and some interesting trivia related to its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Edge of Eternity” was filmed in several locations in Arizona, USA. These locations include Kingman and Oatman, as well as the widely-recognized Grand Canyon National Park. There is also the specific site of 401 E Spring St in Kingman. The filming took place during a period, with the start date recorded as April 27, 1959.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cornel Wilde | Les Martin |
| Victoria Shaw | Janice Kendon |
| Mickey Shaughnessy | Scotty O’Brien |
| Edgar Buchanan | Sheriff Edwards |
| Rian Garrick | Bob Kendon |
| Jack Elam | Bill Ward |
| Alexander Lockwood | Jim Kendon |
| Dabbs Greer | Gas Station Attendant |
| Tom Fadden | Eli Jones |
| Wendell Holmes | Sam Houghton |
| Bernhard ‘Barney’Dehl | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| John Alban | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Leon Alton | Advisor (uncredited) |
| John Ayres | Coroner (uncredited) |
| Paul Bailey | Don – Boat Pilot (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | Inquest Spectator (uncredited) |
| George Cisar | Dealer (uncredited) |
| George DeNormand | Inquest Spectator (uncredited) |
| Dan Dowling | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Ken DuMain | Inquest Spectator (uncredited) |
| Kay Garrett | Inquest Spectator (uncredited) |
| Robert Haines | Court Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ted Jacques | Suds Reese (uncredited) |
| Perk Lazelle | Advisor (uncredited) |
| Esther Ying Lee | Waitress (uncredited) |
| George Nardelli | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Fred Rapport | Juror (uncredited) |
| George Ross | Deputy Sheriff (uncredited) |
| John Roy | Whitmore (uncredited) |
| Paul Russell | Inquest Spectator (uncredited) |
| Rube Schaffer | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| William Shaw | Deputy Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Don Siegel | Man at Motel Pool (uncredited) |
| Edna Smith | Juror (uncredited) |
| Paul Stathes | Inquest Spectator (uncredited) |
| Hope Summers | Motel Attendant (uncredited) |
| Guy Way | Charlie Piper (uncredited) |
| Buzz Westcott | Pilot (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Cornel Wilde, who played the character Les Martin, was recovering from surgery for a detached retina during the filming of the movie. Despite his vision problems, he insisted on doing all his stunts.
- In an attention to detail, a potential spoiler is noticed where the reflection of two crew members can be seen in a car window during a scene where Les reaches a plane after being shot at.
- The end credits of the movie express gratitude towards the United States Guano Corporation, a subsidiary of New Pacific Coal & Oil Limited for their cooperation in the making of the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kingman, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 35.189443
- Longitude: -114.0530065
- Place ID: ChIJNWCTABPczYARYKUE_7zPrKY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kingman, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Oatman, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 35.0263915
- Longitude: -114.3835698
- Place ID: ChIJ1ZYlmrQTzoAR5yPayGqNx3Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oatman, AZ 86433, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: 401 E Spring St, Kingman Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 35.1921355
- Longitude: -114.0528597
- Place ID: ChIJ8Ybv8X7ezYARRW2AG_QRvE0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 401 E Spring St, Kingman, AZ 86402, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
