The movie “16 Fathoms Deep” was filmed in 1948. It’s an adventurous crime story that features actors such as Lon Chaney Jr., Arthur Lake, and Lloyd Bridges. This article gives a brief introduction about where it was filmed, alongside some interesting and little-known facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“16 Fathoms Deep” was filmed at several locations in Florida, USA. These locations include Rainbow Springs, St. Augustine, and Tarpon Springs. The filming of the movie took place from October to November in 1947.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Arthur Lake | Pete |
| Lloyd Bridges | Ray Douglas |
| Eric Feldary | Alex |
| Tanis Chandler | Simi |
| John Qualen | Capt. Athos |
| Ian MacDonald | Nick |
| Dickie Moore | George |
| Harry Cheshire | Uncle Mike |
| John Bleifer | Capt. Briakos |
| John Gonetos | Johnny (uncredited) |
| Allen Mathews | Bus Driver (uncredited) |
| Grant Means | Joe (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film dives into the dangerous business of sponge extraction from the ocean floor. The plot revolves around Dimitri, the head of a Florida sponge-exchange, who tries to stop a valuable batch of sponges from reaching port in time for an auction.
Interestingly, the crowd scenes during the auction were made up of real-life Greek sponge divers. There is a version of “16 Fathoms Deep” that was created earlier in 1934. This highlights the enduring popularity and fascinating background of this classic post-WW2 plot.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Rainbow Springs, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 29.102475
- Longitude: -82.43704439999999
- Place ID: ChIJ67lmg3xk6IgRGSkN4wT_ino
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rainbow Springs, Florida 34432, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: St. Augustine, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 29.8921835
- Longitude: -81.3139313
- Place ID: ChIJT3_fdVeC5ogRJ2AnixeDocI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St. Augustine, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
