The movie in focus is ‘Holiday in Spain’ from 1960. It tells the tale of an English vacationer, Oliver Larker, unravelling a plot to kill young American tourists in Spain, with a cast that includes notable individuals like Denholm Elliott, Peter Lorre, and Beverly Bentley. This article will further explore where the film was shot and reveal some intriguing facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Holiday in Spain’ took place in the captivating landscapes of Spain. Specific locations consist of the Court of the Main Canal and the Partal, both in Generalife, Granada, Andalucía. Other scenes were shot in the Garden of the Partal, Alhambra, and wider areas of Granada, plus Madridejos, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha. The filming period spanned from March 30 to July 4 in 1959.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Denholm Elliott | Oliver Larker |
| Peter Lorre | Smiley |
| Beverly Bentley | The Decoy Sally Kennedy |
| Paul Lukas | Baron Saradin |
| Liam Redmond | Johnny Gin |
| Leo McKern | Tommy Kennedy |
| Peter Arne | Robert Fleming |
| Mary Laura Wood | Margharita |
| Diana Dors | Winifred Jordan |
| Judith Furse | Miss Leonard |
| Maurice Marsac | Pepi |
| Michael Trubshawe | English Aviator |
| Juan Olaguivel | Truck Driver |
| Billie Miller | Constance Walker |
| Sandra Shahan | Lady (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Taylor | The Woman of Mystery / Sally Kennedy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was also known as ‘Michael Todd, Jr’s Holiday in Spain’, ‘The Chase is On’, among other titles.
- This film was a novel cinematic experience presented in “Smell-O-Vision” a system that emitted relevant odors in sync with scenes in the film. For instance, when a butterfly navigated through a rose garden or when a barrel of wine fell and smashed, the audience could smell the accompanying scents.
- There is an inconsistency in the film where an aeroplane’s propeller changes position from one scene to another without logical explanation.
- The perfume of The Woman of Mystery, played by Dame Elizabeth Taylor, is a crucial element to the plot and features in the film’s climax.
- The film was recognized in another film, ‘Peter Lorre (2)’, which came out the same year.
- A unique credit appears in the film for the shoe polish responsible for the cast’s shiny shoes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: The Court of the Main Canal, Generalife, Granada, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.1780017
- Longitude: -3.5854777
- Place ID: ChIJm7j2hbb8cQ0RVf1WQjXGxBk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: The Partal, Alhambra, Granada, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.1757759
- Longitude: -3.5877591
- Place ID: ChIJu_WZ-_j9cQ0ReI_JU43q0fM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Partal Alto de la Alhambra Garden, C. Real de la Alhambra, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Granada, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.1824607
- Longitude: -3.601167599999999
- Place ID: ChIJfcIyLeb8cQ0Rcg1g0533WJI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Granada, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Madridejos, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- Latitude: 39.47173830000001
- Longitude: -3.5332049
- Place ID: ChIJXWxa-_yQaQ0RUqq2a2HbNbA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 45710 Madridejos, Toledo, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
