The film ‘Dinah East’ from 1970 is an interesting drama set in the glitzy world of 1950s movie stars. The main storyline explores a movie queen whose secret leads to complex relationships. In this film, the cast includes Ultra Violet as Daniela, Andy Davis as Alan Sloan and Reid Smith as Jeff East. This is an overview of the movie’s filming locations and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
Dinah East’ was mainly filmed at two places. The first location was Culver Studios located at 9336 W. Washington Blvd., in Culver City, California, USA. The second filming location was the famous Hollywood, in Los Angeles, California, USA. The film was shot and released in the year 1970.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ultra Violet | Daniela |
| Andy Davis | Alan Sloan |
| Reid Smith | Jeff East |
| Joe Taylor | Bobby Sloan |
| Ray Foster | Tony Locke |
| Matt Bennett | Tank Swenson |
| Leland Murray | Archie |
| Margaret Rolfe | Mrs. Kelly |
| Kitty Carl | Debbie Thurber |
| Susan Romen | Carolyn |
| Cal Crenshaw | Freddie |
| Steve Shaw | Midnight Cowboy |
| Bret Morrison | Hank Simpson |
| Paul Davis | Bates |
| Rima Sappington | Adele Lang |
| Paul Scharf | Bartender |
| Jack Griffin | Kelly |
| Ann Allen | Mrs. Jenkins |
| Dick Scotter | Policeman |
| Don Furneaux | Reporter |
| Tom Edisall | Stage Hand |
| Casey Larrain | Sarong Girl |
| Jim Frost | Go Go Dancer |
| Margaretta Ramsey | Head of Wardrobe |
| Vincent Pollard | Indian Boy in Bar |
| Steve Randall | Ambulance Attendant |
| David Holster | Ambulance Attendant |
| Nick Edwards | Gas Station Attendant |
| Jimmy Christie | Gravedigger #1 |
| Sterling St. Jacques | Gravedigger #2 |
| Fred Haider | Minister |
| Ralph Barba | Boxing Opponent |
| Jeremy Stockwell | Dinah East |
Trivia and Facts
- Directed by Gene Nash, ‘Dinah East’ is an intriguing examination of identity, fame, and personal relationships.
- The story features a film actress whose true identity is revealed to be a man, causing complications in her relationships.
- Joe Taylor, who plays the role of Bobby Sloan in the movie, was actually four years older than Andy Davis, who portrays his father, Alan Sloan.
- There is an interesting goof in the film. During a confrontation scene between Alan and Janet in her apartment, Janet’s position changes abruptly from the doorway of her bedroom to the middle of the room in the next shot.
- A noteworthy element is the film’s ending credits, where the viewers see a chair with the name ‘Dinah East’ written on it, followed by the main star, Jeremy Stockwell, getting up from the chair dressed in men’s street clothing and walking towards the horizon.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Culver Studios – 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.02408580000001
- Longitude: -118.3929057
- Place ID: ChIJq41JZhW6woARnPdhtJsHvsI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 9336 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
