“A Ticklish Affair” is a 1963 comedy-romance film. This article will discuss where the film was shot, which actors played key roles, and some interesting information about the movie. You’ll also learn about the fascinating aspects of what happened behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in different locations across the United States. The filming took place in San Diego, California, and at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, located at 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California. Filming began on December 17, 1962.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shirley Jones | Amy Martin |
| Gig Young | Key Weedon |
| Red Buttons | Flight Officer Simon ‘Uncle Cy’ Shelley |
| Carolyn Jones | Tandy Martin |
| Edgar Buchanan | Captain Martin / Gramps |
| Eddie Applegate | Yeoman Corker Bell |
| Edward Platt | Captain Haven Hitchcock |
| Bryan Russell | Luke Martin |
| Robert Foulk | Policeman |
| Milton Frome | Fireman |
| Peter Robbins | Grover Martin |
| Brian Avery | Signalman (uncredited) |
| Tol Avery | Charlie (uncredited) |
| Danny Borzage | Observer at Car (uncredited) |
| John Brennan | Officer (uncredited) |
| Buddy Bryan | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Carole Bryan | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| John Burnside | Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) |
| Boyd Cabeen | Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Robert Cole | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Christopher Connelly | Seaman with clipboard (uncredited) |
| Gene Coogan | Military Officer (uncredited) |
| Bill Couch | Clyde (uncredited) |
| Ken Delo | Crewman (uncredited) |
| Dennis Durney | Signalman (uncredited) |
| Michael Galloway | Lt. Burke (uncredited) |
| Jack Grinnage | Seaman (uncredited) |
| Barnaby Hale | Cmdr. Landry (uncredited) |
| George Holmes | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Hap Holmwood | Officer (uncredited) |
| Loren Janes | Hayward (uncredited) |
| Ken Kane | Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Ron Nyman | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Paul Power | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jean Ransome | Observer at Scene (uncredited) |
| Ralph Reed | Seaman (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Rhein | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | Jeep Driver (uncredited) |
| Clifford Sales | Seaman (uncredited) |
| James W. Standridge | U.S. Navy Signalman on Ship (uncredited) |
| Norman Stevans | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ken Wales | Seaman Harris (uncredited) |
| Bill Welsh | Carson (uncredited) |
| Frank Wilcox | Bill (uncredited) |
| John Willis | Television Interviewer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film features a young widow named Amy Martin and her three young boys. The plot thickens when one of her children accidentally sends a distress signal in Morse code, which attracts the attention of the Navy, leading to an unexpected love story.
- “A Ticklish Affair” is directed by George Sidney. It stars Shirley Jones, Gig Young, and Red Buttons in the leading roles.
- The movie runs for approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes and falls under the Comedy-Romance genre.
- The film was nominated for one award. It has received reviews from 13 users and one critic.
- Details in the movie can sometimes change quite noticably. Amy Martin’s hairstyles, for example, go from straight/flat, to flipped up, to very wavy, back to straight/flat.
- The destroyer shown at the beginning of the film, marked with the number 677, is the USS McDermut.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.715738
- Longitude: -117.1610838
- Place ID: ChIJSx6SrQ9T2YARed8V_f0hOg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Diego, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
