The film “Chasing Rainbows” is a Comedy/Drama which was released back in February 1930. The movie showcases the stories of a top Broadway troupe, revealing both on-stage and backstage events. The main characters are played by Bessie Love, Charles King, and Jack Benny.
Where it Filmed?
“Chasing Rainbows” was shot in the heart of the filmmaking industry, at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios located at 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. The exact filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bessie Love | Carlie Seymour |
| Charles King | Terry Fay |
| Jack Benny | Eddie Rock |
| George K. Arthur | Lester |
| Polly Moran | Polly |
| Gwen Lee | Peggy |
| Nita Martan | Daphne Wayne |
| Eddie Phillips | Don Cordova |
| Marie Dressler | Bonnie |
| Youcca Troubetzkov | Lanning |
| Eugene Borden | Peggy’s Sugar Daddy (uncredited) |
| Eddie Bush | Singer in trio |
| ‘Lucky Me | |
| Lovable You’ number (uncredited) | |
| Ann Dvorak | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| Paul Gibbons | Singer in trio |
| ‘Lucky Me | |
| Lovable You’ number (uncredited) | |
| Robert Milasch | Bob (uncredited) |
| Bill Seckler | Singer in trio |
| ‘Lucky Me | |
| Lovable You’ number (uncredited) | |
| Connie Sweet | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- In its original form, the film included 1249 feet of 2-strip Technicolor footage, much of which is unfortunately lost now. This includes several musical numbers like “Everybody Tap,” “Love Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues,” a reprise of “My Dynamic Personality,” and the “Happy Days Are Here Again” finale.
- The movie “King of Jazz” released in the same year, is referenced in “Chasing Rainbows.”
- One of the humorous quotes from the film is from the character Bonnie, who says, “In five minutes, I’ll have you as sober as I am,” and then stumbles over a clothes rack.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0177219
- Longitude: -118.4010554
- Place ID: ChIJdz_a2y66woARft2-DvNq-K4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
