“Man’s Favorite Sport?” is a comedy-romance film released in 1964, which delivers laughter and intrigue through its interesting plot. This movie is all about a fishing guide author who actually doesn’t know anything about fishing. Directed by Howard Hawks, the film’s cast includes Rock Hudson, Paula Prentiss, and Maria Perschy. This article will provide details about where the film was shot, which actors portrayed different characters, and the unique aspects of this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming process of “Man’s Favorite Sport?” took place at varied locations, giving the viewers a pleasing visual experience. The locations where the movie scenes were captured include the Revue Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California and Pine Street, Nob Hill, San Francisco, California. A significant part of the film was also shot at Universal Studios in Universal City, California. The filming started on December 11, 1962, and it was wrapped up in March 1963.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rock Hudson | Roger Willoughby |
| Paula Prentiss | Abigail Page |
| Maria Perschy | Isolde ‘Easy’ Mueller |
| John McGiver | William Cadwalader |
| Charlene Holt | Tex Connors |
| Roscoe Karns | Major Phipps |
| James Westerfield | Policeman |
| Norman Alden | John Screaming Eagle |
| Forrest Lewis | Skaggs |
| Regis Toomey | Bagley |
| Tyler McVey | Customer Bush |
| Kathie Browne | Marcia |
| Tom Allen | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Don Ames | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Jim Bannon | Forest Ranger (uncredited) |
| Holger Bendixen | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Joan Boston | Joan (uncredited) |
| Paul Bryar | Bartender at Rotating Bar (uncredited) |
| Boyd Cabeen | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Bill Cassady | Bar customer (uncredited) |
| Lincoln Demyan | Scoutmaster (uncredited) |
| Med Flory | Tucker (uncredited) |
| George Ford | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Rudy Germane | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Betty Hanna | Woman in Elevator (uncredited) |
| Ed Holmes | Bit part (uncredited) |
| Shep Houghton | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Elise Kraal | Girl on Motorbike (uncredited) |
| Paul Langton | Jim Stern (uncredited) |
| Ollie O’Toole | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Sayre | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Margaret Sheridan | Maggie |
| Cadwalader’s Secretary (uncredited) | |
| Dianne Simpson | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Cap Somers | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Ed Stoddard | Escort (uncredited) |
| Joan Tewkesbury | Woman in Elevator (uncredited) |
| Christopher White | Boy Scout (uncredited) |
| Edmund Williams | Harry |
| the Desk Clerk (uncredited) | |
| Edy Williams | Second Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on January 31, 1964, in the United States.
- It was produced under Gibraltar Productions, Laurel Productions, and Universal Pictures.
- The primary language of the film is English, it runs for a duration of 120 minutes, and is presented in color.
- The film was nominated for 1 award and won 1 award.
- The plot is about a famous author of a best-selling fishing guide who is actually very inexperienced at fishing. When he was entered into a competition, a lot of chaos ensued.
- Rock Hudson plays the character Roger Willoughby, Paula Prentiss plays the character Abigail Page, while Maria Perschy plays the character Isolde ‘Easy’ Mueller.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pine Street, Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7904454
- Longitude: -122.4136291
- Place ID: Eh9QaW5lIFN0LCBTYW4gRnJhbmNpc2NvLCBDQSwgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJNy3xPJWAhYARyZa18HM5V34SFAoSCR8lrB3tgIWAEcAJOFF-f3m0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pine St, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
