This is a brief introduction to the movie ‘It Happened to Jane’, released in 1959. The motion picture, primarily a comedy-romance, was directed by Richard Quine and starred acclaimed artists Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, and Ernie Kovacs. The motion picture tells the story of a single mother running a lobster business and her legal battle against a negligent railroad director. In this article, we will be exploring the movie’s filming locations and sharing some lesser-known facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘It Happened to Jane’ took place in various locations across the United States. These include Plainfield, Chester, Plainville, and Hartford, all towns in Connecticut. Some scenes were also filmed at the Helmsley Building, situated at 250 Park Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. The production team started filming these locations on May 22, 1958.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Doris Day | Jane Osgood |
| Jack Lemmon | George Denham |
| Ernie Kovacs | Harry Foster Malone |
| Steve Forrest | Lawrence Clay ‘Larry’ Hall |
| Teddy Rooney | Billy Osgood |
| Russ Brown | Uncle Otis |
| Walter Greaza | Crawford Sloan |
| Parker Fennelly | Homer Bean |
| Mary Wickes | Matilda Runyon |
| Philip Coolidge | Wilbur Peterson |
| John Cecil Holm | Aaron Caldwell |
| Gina Gillespie | Betty Osgood |
| Dick Crockett | Clarence Runyon |
| Napoleon Whiting | Eugene – Waiter |
| Dave Garroway | Dave Garroway – Host ‘The Left Hand’ |
| Garry Moore | Garry Moore – Host ‘I’ve Got a Secret’ |
| Bill Cullen | Bill Cullen – Panelist |
| Jayne Meadows | Jayne Meadows – Panelist |
| Henry Morgan | Henry Morgan – Panelist |
| Betsy Palmer | Betsy Palmer – Panelist |
| Steve McCormick | TV Newsman |
| Chester Fife and Drum Corps | Musical Ensemble |
| Thomas Anthony | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Jack Carter | Stenographer (uncredited) |
| Carter DeHaven | Fisher (uncredited) |
| Elaine Edwards | Laura Beardsley (uncredited) |
| John Gibson | Editor (uncredited) |
| Arthur Hanson | Smythe (uncredited) |
| Marcel Hillaire | Chef (uncredited) |
| Norman Katkov | Bailiff (uncredited) |
| James Lanphier | Newspaper Photographer (uncredited) |
| Burton Mallory | Station Agent (uncredited) |
| John McGovern | Conductor (uncredited) |
| Terry Melcher | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Bess Myerson | Bess Myerson (uncredited) |
| Daniel Ocko | Chef (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Pollard | Lloyd (uncredited) |
| Paul Power | Weaver (uncredited) |
| Tom Quine | Milford (uncredited) |
| Gene Rayburn | Gene Rayburn – WTIC-TV Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Scott | Passenger (uncredited) |
| Harry Stockwell | Passenger (uncredited) |
| Howard Wendell | Purchasing (uncredited) |
| Eugene Wood | Engineer (uncredited) |
| James Wynn | Bit Role (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Jack Lemmon, one of the leads of the film, felt that the film was fun and entertaining. He attributed its lack of success to its “terrible title”. He also believed that he and his co-star Doris Day had great on-screen chemistry and regretted that they didn’t collaborate again on other projects.
- Despite the story being set in Maine, a railway scene showcases the Connecticut State Capitol in the background. This is a minor production oversight.
- The movie was also celebrated at the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1988, where a tribute was paid to Jack Lemmon.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Plainville, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.6757457
- Longitude: -72.86336349999999
- Place ID: ChIJWwV0oeOw54kRIKm4H9v60s4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Plainville, CT 06062, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.7658043
- Longitude: -72.6733723
- Place ID: ChIJpVER8hFT5okRmVl96ahKjsw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hartford, CT, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Helmsley Building – 250 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.754455
- Longitude: -73.9760113
- Place ID: ChIJoUTIn_lYwokRSW_tmFQOjyk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
