“Centennial Summer” is a film that was released in 1946. It’s a historical-music genre film that highlights two sisters competing for the love of a Frenchman in 1876 Philadelphia. The film, which includes insights about the filming process and interesting features, was directed by Otto Preminger and starred Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, and Linda Darnell.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Centennial Summer” was filmed in the United States, specifically at the 20th Century Fox Studios, located on Pico Boulevard in Century City, Los Angeles, California. Filming took place in 1946.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cornel Wilde | Philippe Lascalles |
| Jeanne Crain | Julia Rogers |
| Linda Darnell | Edith Rogers |
| William Eythe | Ben Phelps |
| Walter Brennan | Jesse Rogers |
| Constance Bennett | Zenia Lascalles |
| Dorothy Gish | Mrs. Rogers |
| Barbara Whiting | Susanna Rogers |
| Larry Stevens | Richard Lewis Esq |
| Kathleen Howard | Deborah |
| Buddy Swan | Dudley Rogers |
| Charles Dingle | J.P. Snodgrass |
| Avon Long | Specialty |
| Lois Austin | Mrs. Phelps (uncredited) |
| Rodney Bell | Emcee (uncredited) |
| Bruce Bristol | Locomotive Engineer (uncredited) |
| Peter Conrad | Frenchman (uncredited) |
| Clancy Cooper | Carpenter (uncredited) |
| Eddie Dunn | Mr. Phelps (uncredited) |
| Paul Everton | Senator (uncredited) |
| John Farrell | Drunk (uncredited) |
| Budd Fine | Carpenter (uncredited) |
| William Forrest | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| William Frambes | Messenger Boy (uncredited) |
| Gavin Gordon | Trowbridge (uncredited) |
| Winifred Harris | Governor’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Louanne Hogan | Julia (uncredited) (singingVoice) |
| Edna Holland | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Perc Launders | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Robert Malcolm | Kelly (uncredited) |
| Sam McDaniel | Redcap (uncredited) |
| Alex Melesh | Napoleon (uncredited) |
| James Metcalfe | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Hans Moebus | Still Picture (uncredited) |
| Frances Morris | Mrs. Dorgan (uncredited) |
| Roger Neury | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Florida Sanders | Dance Specialty (uncredited) |
| Alexander Sascha | Frenchman (uncredited) |
| Reginald Sheffield | President Grant (uncredited) |
| Kay St. Germain Wells | Edith (uncredited) (singingVoice) |
| Nick Stewart | Redcap (uncredited) |
| Harry Strang | Mr. Dorgan (uncredited) |
| Ferris Taylor | Governor (uncredited) |
| Fred ‘Snowflake’ Toones | Redcap (uncredited) |
| Billy Wayne | Attendant (uncredited) |
| Joe Whitehead | Railroad Clerk (uncredited) |
| Napoleon Whiting | Redcap (uncredited) |
| Max Willenz | Napoleon (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was nominated for two Oscar awards.
- Its duration is 1h 42min.
- During its release, it was identified that the film’s failure was due to a trace of bitterness in the plot which centered around two generations of sisters using cunning tricks to impact the key male characters.
- It was particularly distasteful at that time due to Constance Bennett’s attempts to win over patriarch Walter Brennan from her own sister, Dorothy Gish.
Geo Location Details
- 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
