The movie “Apartment for Peggy” was released in 1948. It narrates the story of a retired professor who rents his attic apartment to a woman named Peggy and her husband Jason who is a student on the GI-Bill. A major part of the movie unveils the struggles of the young couple which were shared by many WW II veterans’ families. This article will discuss where the movie was shot, the roles of the various actors, and also provide insights into some interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Apartment for Peggy” was filmed in three locations across the United States. These locations include the University of Nevada-Reno, situated at 1664 North Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada. Reno, Nevada was another filming location. The production crew also shot parts of the film at the 20th Century Fox Studios, which is located at 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California. The movie was filmed over a period of three months, starting from December 1947 and finishing up in March 1948.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeanne Crain | Peggy Taylor |
| William Holden | Jason Taylor |
| Edmund Gwenn | Prof. Henry Barnes |
| Gene Lockhart | Prof. Edward Bell |
| Griff Barnett | Dr. Philip Conway |
| Randy Stuart | Dorothy |
| Marion Marshall | Ruth |
| Pati Behrs | Jeanne |
| Robert Adler | Mailman (uncredited) |
| Ronald Burns | Delivery Boy (uncredited) |
| Hal K. Dawson | Salesman (uncredited) |
| Helen Ford | Della (uncredited) |
| Paul Frison | Boy (uncredited) |
| Charles Lane | Prof. Collins (uncredited) |
| Henri Letondal | Prof. Roland Pavin (uncredited) |
| Therese Lyon | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Gene Nelson | Jerry (uncredited) |
| Robert Patten | Student (uncredited) |
| Crystal Reeves | Librarian (uncredited) |
| Frank J. Scannell | Salesman (uncredited) |
| Almira Sessions | Mrs. Landon (uncredited) |
| Ann Staunton | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Houseley Stevenson | Prof. T.J. Beck (uncredited) |
| Ray Walker | Carson (uncredited) |
| Robert B. Williams | Salesman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- A radio adaptation of the movie was broadcasted on “Lux Radio Theater” on February 28, 1949. Key actors from the movie including Jeanne Crain, William Holden, and Edmund Gwenn reprised their film roles for this broadcast.
- The film was referenced in an episode of the show “Eartha Kitt/Rex Stout/William Holden,” which aired in 1969.
- In a line from the movie, the character Prof. Henry Barnes talks about the how society tends to follow experts’ advice in all areas of life except for one of the most important ones – how to lead a good and productive life.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: University of Nevada-Reno – 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.5437205
- Longitude: -119.8141582
- Place ID: ChIJH9FLh9dGmYARGNb-koliheM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Reno, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 39.529919
- Longitude: -119.8142691
- Place ID: ChIJnaCSkq5AmYARh_c4dM7FxUA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Reno, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523198
- Longitude: -118.4126303
- Place ID: ChIJH603kOu7woARdE_wbCISU88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
