“By Love Possessed”, released in 1961, is a drama mystery movie directed by John Sturges. The movie tells the story of a neurotic woman who has an affair with the law partner of her impotent husband. The main roles were played by stars such as Lana Turner, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., and Jason Robards. The following sections will provide you with more details on where the movie was shot, who were involved, and some fun facts from behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “By Love Possessed”, was filmed at various locations in the United States. Shooting took place in Fitchburg and Groton, both in Massachusetts, and also at Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios, located at 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The filming was carried out from November 28, 1960, to February 1961.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lana Turner | Marjorie Penrose |
| Efrem Zimbalist Jr. | Arthur Winner |
| George Hamilton | Warren Winner |
| Susan Kohner | Helen Detweiler |
| Thomas Mitchell | Noah Tuttle |
| Everett Sloane | Dr. Reggie Shaw |
| Yvonne Craig | Veronica Kovacs |
| Gilbert Green | Mr. Woolf |
| Frank Maxwell | Jerry Brophy |
| Carroll O’Connor | Bernie Breck |
| Jean Willes | Junie McCarthy |
| Barbara Bel Geddes | Clarissa Winner |
| Claire Carleton | Mrs. Kovacs (uncredited) |
| Harry Holcombe | Dr. Trowbridge – Pastor (uncredited) |
| George Holmes | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Mari Lynn | Sydney (uncredited) |
| Robert Malcolm | Charles – Men’s Room Attendant (uncredited) |
| Lester Matthews | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Murray Pollack | Club Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In a later interview, Jason Robards, one of the movie’s lead actors, described “By Love Possessed” as “the worst film ever made”.
- The movie was referenced in “Starting a Whole New Life” (2004).
- A memorable quote from the film is from Marjorie Penrose (Lana Turner): “You made me feel like I was an animal… before I knew I *was* one.”
- The movie had a budget of approximately $2,500,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5834228
- Longitude: -71.8022955
- Place ID: ChIJ0ZQiyVTm44kRK8Sq3gR9xXE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 76 Farmers Row, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.6049593
- Longitude: -71.5832946
- Place ID: ChIJH8ryMA7A44kRvLWeS-1rSCA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 76 Farmers Row, Groton, MA 01450, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios – 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0965452
- Longitude: -118.3213654
- Place ID: ChIJT9g1LEi_woARXfwL2J4d4BU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1438 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
