Every Little Crook and Nanny is a comedy film which came out in 1972. It tells the story of Carmine Ganucci and Miss Poole’s interesting involvement, with actors Lynn Redgrave playing the role of Nanny, and Victor Mature playing Ganucci. This article provides an inside look into where this film was made, who participated, and shares some fun tidbits about the production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several diverse locations. The production team set their cameras in distinct places such as London, England, and Los Angeles, California in the United States. They also travelled to Naples, Campania in Italy, where Hotel Excelsior on Via Partenope was a particular spot. More shooting happened at 1314 Wilshire Boulevard, located in Santa Monica, California. Filming began on October 19, 1971, with additional scenes captured in December of the same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lynn Redgrave | Nanny |
| Victor Mature | Ganucci |
| Paul Sand | Benny Napkins |
| Margaret Blye | Stella |
| Austin Pendleton | Luther |
| John Astin | Garbugli |
| Dom DeLuise | Azzecca |
| Louise Sorel | Marie |
| Phillip Graves | Lewis |
| Lou Cutell | Landruncolo |
| Leopoldo Trieste | Truffatore |
| Pat Morita | Nonaka |
| Phil Foster | Lt. Bozzaris |
| Severn Darden | Dominic |
| Katharine Victory | Jeanette Kay |
| Mina Kolb | Ida |
| Bebe Louie | Sarah |
| Sally Marr | Ida’s Mother |
| David Ankrum | Hippy (uncredited) |
| Michael Graves | Postman (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | Priest (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Poker Player (uncredited) |
| Nello Pazzafini | Mafia Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Ed Peck | Emilio (uncredited) |
| David Pollock | Piano Student (uncredited) |
| Isabel Sanford | Prospective Nanny #1 (uncredited) |
| Richard Stahl | Airport Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Vic Tayback | Ganucci Strong-Arm Man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Victor Mature, who played Carmine Ganucci, came out of retirement for this movie. This film became his first significant role since ‘After the Fox’ (1966).
- This movie influenced other films. It is referenced in another 1972 movie, ‘Night of the Lepus.’
- In an interesting end credits scene, the viewers are treated to a series of Nanny’s snapshots taken by the character Benny Napkins played by Paul Sand.
- One of the soundtracks includes a tune titled ‘Big Ben.’
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Naples, Campania, Italy
- Latitude: 40.8517983
- Longitude: 14.26812
- Place ID: ChIJmX5sak8IOxMRHRl4O8Es9T0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Hotel Excelsior, Via Partenope, Naples, Campania, Italy
- Latitude: 40.83003739999999
- Longitude: 14.2496225
- Place ID: ChIJcShrva0JOxMRBnFq676wOyo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Via Partenope, V. Francesco Caracciolo, 48, 80121 Napoli NA, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: 1314 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0260366
- Longitude: -118.4892239
- Place ID: ChIJA8iZicqkwoARmQ4hGW3AyJE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1314 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
