The movie we’ll talk about is “Gaily, Gaily,” which came out in 1969. The movie starred Beau Bridges, Melina Mercouri, and Brian Keith. It was filmed in various locations in the US. This article sheds light on the filming locations and provides intriguing backstage facts related to the film.
Where it Filmed?
“Gaily, Gaily” was filmed in several places across the United States. Shooting started on June 14, 1968. The movie locations include:
- Galena, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Throughout the United States
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Beau Bridges | Ben Harvey |
| Melina Mercouri | Lil |
| Brian Keith | Francis Sullivan |
| George Kennedy | Axel P. Johanson |
| Hume Cronyn | Tim Grogan |
| Margot Kidder | Adeline |
| Roy Poole | Dunne |
| Wilfrid Hyde-White | The Governor |
| Melodie Johnson | Lilah Letterby |
| John Randolph | Father |
| Charles Tyner | Dr. Lazarus |
| Joan Huntington | Kitty |
| Merie Earle | Granny |
| Claudia Bryar | Mother |
| Eric Shea | Virgil Harvey |
| Roy Barcroft | Dr. Gorson |
| James V. Christy | Frankie Piano |
| J.S. Johnson | Anarchist |
| Harry Holcombe | Stranger on Train |
| Tom Peters | Poet |
| Harvey Jason | Quinn |
| Maggie Olesen | Mrs. Krump |
| Martin Harvey Friedberg | Photographer |
| Nikita Knatz | Chauffeur |
| Lynnea Larson | Sissy |
| Adele Yoshioka | Suzuki |
| Jackie Boncy | Claudet |
| Jade Manhattan | Martine |
| Lisa Todd | Fanny |
| Carole Lamond | Phalinx |
| Mardie March | Mabel |
| Peter Brocco | Swami (uncredited) |
| Cliff Emmich | (uncredited) |
| Clarke Gordon | Wally Hill (uncredited) |
| Don Keefer | (uncredited) |
| Nora Marlowe | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Gaily, Gaily” came out on March 23, 1970.
- It’s a comedy that runs one hour and forty-seven minutes.
- The story follows Ben Harvey, who leaves his small-town home to escape temptation. After a pickpocket leaves him penniless in Chicago in 1910, Queen Lil takes him under her wing, and he inadvertently gets caught up in political corruption.
- Danish audiences first saw the film on March 23, 1970.
- Norman Jewison directed this film, while Abram S. Ginnes and Ben Hecht wrote the screenplay.
- The movie was nominated for three Oscars and received two more nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Wisconsin, USA
- Latitude: 43.7844397
- Longitude: -88.7878678
- Place ID: ChIJr-OEkw_0qFIR1kmG-LjV1fI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wisconsin, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 40.6331249
- Longitude: -89.3985283
- Place ID: ChIJGSZubzgtC4gRVlkRZFCCFX8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Illinois, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
