The movie under discussion is “Chad Hanna,” a drama-romance released in 1941, based on a country boy Chad Hanna joining a circus in the 1840s. The movie is known for its impressive filming locations and intriguing character development, with Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, and Linda Darnell playing central roles. This outline shares more on where it was shot, the filming dates, and interesting trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Chad Hanna” took place in one of the renowned studios in the United States, the 20th Century Fox Studios, located at 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California. The filming began in August 1940 and was wrapped up by October 10, 1940.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Henry Fonda | Chad Hanna |
| Dorothy Lamour | Albany Yates |
| Linda Darnell | Caroline |
| Guy Kibbee | Huguenine |
| Jane Darwell | Mrs. Huguenine |
| John Carradine | B.D. Bisbee |
| Ted North | Fred Shepley |
| Roscoe Ates | Ike Wayfish |
| Ben Carter | Bell Boy |
| Olin Howland | Cisco Tridd |
| Frank Conlan | Mr. Proudfoot |
| Edward McWade | Elias |
| Edward Mundy | Joe Duddy |
| George Davis | Pete Bostock |
| Sarah Padden | Mrs. Tridd |
| Elizabeth Abbott | Mrs. Pamplon |
| Tully Marshall | Mr. Mott |
| Almira Sessions | Mrs. Mott (scenesDeleted) |
| Virginia Brissac | Landlady |
| Si Jenks | Farmer |
| Victor Kilian | Potato Man |
| Louis Mason | Constable |
| Charles Middleton | Sheriff (scenesDeleted) |
| Herbert Ashley | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Ora May Carlson | Little Girl (uncredited) |
| Dick Gilbert | Bruiser in Audience (uncredited) |
| Rondo Hatton | Canvasman (uncredited) |
| Payne B. Johnson | Boy at Circus Parade (uncredited) |
| Nelson McDowell | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Clarence Muse | Henry Prince (uncredited) |
| James Pierce | Big Man (uncredited) |
| Dick Rich | Bruiser in Audience (uncredited) |
| Allen D. Sewall | Tavern Patron (uncredited) |
| Paul Sutton | Bruiser in Audience (uncredited) |
| Harry Tenbrook | Canvasman (uncredited) |
| Maxine Tucker | Servant Girl (uncredited) |
| Blackie Whiteford | Bruiser in Audience (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite being required to interact closely with horses for several scenes, Linda Darnell, one of the film’s lead actresses, was allergic to horses.
- Interestingly, there is a notable continuity error about 20 minutes into the film. There is a change in how Dorothy Lamour’s robe is worn between shots while she is talking to Henry Fonda from her wagon’s steps.
- The movie also featured in the “AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Henry Fonda” aired in 1978.
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
