This is an introduction to the movie titled ‘Follow the Boys’. This comedy and musical film was released back in 1963. It tells the story of four women who go on various adventures when they follow their Navy husbands to Italy. It is also a chance to discover interesting information about where and when it was filmed, who performed what roles, along with fascinating facts about filming and the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Follow the Boys’ was filmed in several locations including Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France, Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Liguria, Italy, and Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It was also partially filmed at Studios de la Victorine located on the 16 avenue Edoard Grinda, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. The filming begun on the 9th of July, 1962.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Connie Francis | Bonnie Pulaski |
| Paula Prentiss | Toni Denham |
| Dany Robin | Michele Perrier |
| Janis Paige | Liz Bradville |
| Russ Tamblyn | Lt. (j.g.) Wadsworth ‘Smitty’ Smith |
| Richard Long | Lt. Peter Langley |
| Ron Randell | Lt. Cmdr. Ben Bradville |
| Roger Perry | Radarman Billy Pulaski |
| Robert Nichols | Hulldown |
| Paul Maxwell | C.M.A.A. |
| Eric Pohlmann | Italian Farmer |
| David Sumner | Vittorio |
| Sean Kelly | Duty Officer |
| John McLaren | Commentator |
| Roger Snowdon | Italian Barman |
Trivia and Facts
- The aircraft carrier USS Randolph (CVS-15) and the destroyer USS Barry (DD-933) appear in the opening credits of the film. As of 2003, the USS Barry transformed into a museum ship in Washington, DC. Meanwhile, the USS Randolph was scrapped in 1973.
- ‘Follow the Boys’ was referenced in ‘The Connie Francis Show’ which aired in 1963.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.5539499
- Longitude: 7.0170217
- Place ID: ChIJ__8MU4CBzhIRIJ6X_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cannes, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
- Latitude: 44.3347538
- Longitude: 9.213323599999999
- Place ID: ChIJIxV3LP-f1BIR8NU8R33mBQQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.7101728
- Longitude: 7.261953200000001
- Place ID: ChIJMS2FahDQzRIRcJqX_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nice, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Studios de la Victorine – 16 avenue Edoard Grinda, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.673661
- Longitude: 7.218348
- Place ID: ChIJubJ5wAPRzRIRLNngjWSJ7_w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 16 Av. Edouard Grinda, 06200 Nice, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
