This is an easy-to-understand introduction about the movie “All Ashore”, which was released in 1953. The movie is a lighthearted blend of comedy and musical genres, directed by Richard Quine and starring Mickey Rooney, Dick Haymes, and Peggy Ryan. Moving forward, we will explore the filming locations of this movie and offer some interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
All Ashore” was mainly filmed in one location. This location was the picturesque Santa Catalina Island, part of the Channel Islands in California, USA. To be exact, the filming took place there, however, the exact filming dates remain unknown.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mickey Rooney | Francis ‘Moby’ Dickerson |
| Dick Haymes | Joe Carter |
| Peggy Ryan | Gay Night |
| Ray McDonald | Skip Edwards |
| Barbara Bates | Jane Stanton |
| Jody Lawrance | Nancy Flynn |
| Fay Roope | Commodore Stanton |
| Jean Willes | Rose |
| Rica Owen | Dotty |
| Dick Crockett | Charlie – Security Guard |
| Frank Kreig | Arthur Barnaby |
| Ben Welden | Hugo – Bartender |
| Gloria Pall | Lucretia |
| Joan Shawlee | Hedy |
| Rica Owen Moore | |
| Danny Mummert | Undetermined Role (scenesDeleted) |
| Ralph Reed | Undetermined Role (scenesDeleted) |
| Robert Anderson | Ship’s Officer (uncredited) |
| Edwin Chandler | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| John Davis | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Johnny Duncan | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Luigi Faccuito | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Robert Foulk | Ship’s Purser (uncredited) |
| Ed Fury | Tennis Player at Island Chateau (uncredited) |
| Diane Garrett | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| James Garwood | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Jack Harmon | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Mona Knox | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Ilsa Mader | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Vivian Mason | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| David McMahon | Harbor Patrol Man (uncredited) |
| Charles Morton | Cabrillo Owner (uncredited) |
| Rod O’Connor | Newscaster (uncredited) |
| Kathy Qualen | Girl (uncredited) |
| Joy Rogers | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Cosmo Sardo | Dance Extra (uncredited) |
| Lee Scott | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Emil Sitka | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Paula Sowl | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Larry Stewart | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Lonnie Thomas | Kid in Sandbox (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “All Ashore” was released on the 3rd of March in 1953.
- It ran for a total of 1hr and 20mins.
- Alongside Mickey Rooney, Dick Haymes and Peggy Ryan, the cast also included prestigious actors such as Francis ‘Moby’ Dickerson, Joe Carter, and Gay Night.
- The script was a joint effort by Blake Edwards and Robert Wells.
- This movie was the last feature film appearances for both Ray McDonald and Peggy Ryan.
- A funny error occurs in the initial dance scene where Petty Officers are seen ‘swabbing’ the deck – a task typically assigned to junior enlisted, not Petty Officers.
