The movie called ‘Freckles’ was made in 1960. It’s primarily a drama and western film about a one-handed young man who was hired by a California lumber baron to protect a large acre of land from timber thieves. The film is directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and stars Martin West as ‘Freckles’ and Carol Christensen as Chris Cooper among others. This article provides insights into where the film was shot, along with some even more fascinating facts about the film implicitly and behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
Freckles was filmed in the USA, specifically at Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, and the San Bernardino National Forest in California. Unfortunately, no exact filming dates are available for this movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Martin West | Freckles |
| Carol Christensen | Chris Cooper |
| Jack Lambert | Duncan |
| Roy Barcroft | John McLean |
| Lorna Thayer | Alice Cooper |
| Ken Curtis | Wessner |
| John Eldredge | Mr. Cooper |
Trivia and Facts
- The Limberlost swamp in the story was actually near Geneva, Indiana, USA.
- This film is a later version of the movie ‘Freckles’ originally released in 1917.
- Besides Martin West and Carol Christensen, the film also stars Jack Lambert as Duncan, and other significant cast members include Steve Peck (as Jack Barbeau), Roy Barcroft (as John McLean), and Lorna Thayer (as Alice Cooper).
- The movie was produced by Associated Producers (API) and distributed by Twentieth Century Fox in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as in some other countries.
- Freckles runs for approximately 83 minutes.
- The theme song of the movie, ‘I Walked with the Wind’, adds a great flavor to the scenes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.256049
- Longitude: -116.9293112
- Place ID: ChIJXeAIYMSzxIARQ17_nmGFnP0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Big Bear Lake, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
