“Excuse My Dust” is a 1951 American comedy musical movie. Set in the small town of 1895, it tells the story of an inventor named Joe, who invents a gasoline-powered car. His journey includes laughter, support from his girlfriend, and a thrilling race. Alongside Joe, several other characters play important roles in the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in San Francisco, California and at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios in Culver City, California. One of the specific filming spots was the St Louis Street in Lot 3 of the studios. The exact filming dates have not been specified.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Red Skelton | Joe Belden |
| Sally Forrest | Liz Bullitt |
| Macdonald Carey | Cyrus Random |
| Jr. | |
| William Demarest | Harvey Bullitt |
| Monica Lewis | Daisy Lou Shultzer |
| Raymond Walburn | Mayor Fred Haskell |
| Jane Darwell | Mrs. Belden |
| Lillian Bronson | Mrs. Matilda Bullitt |
| Paul Harvey | Cyrus Random |
| Sr. | |
| Marjorie Wood | Mrs. Cyrus Random Sr. |
| Lee Scott | Horace Antler |
| Alex Gerry | Mr. Antler |
| Jim Hayward | Nick Tosca |
| Will Wright | Race judge |
| Ray Linn’s Male Quartet | Vocal Ensemble |
| Jessie Arnold | Woman on Street (uncredited) |
| Polly Bailey | Woman on Street (uncredited) |
| Herman Belmonte | Eight Boy Club Member (uncredited) |
| Phyllis Brunner | Wife (uncredited) |
| Lynette Bryant | Girl (uncredited) |
| Roy Bucko | Man in Picnic (uncredited) |
| James Burke | MSgt. Nuckols (uncredited) |
| Roy Butler | Bystander (uncredited) |
| James Carlisle | Race Sponsor (uncredited) |
| Dorinda Clifton | Six Girl Club Member (uncredited) |
| Harry Cody | Aspel (uncredited) |
| Gene Coogan | Soissons (uncredited) |
| Henry Faber | State Trooper (uncredited) |
| Jack Gallagher | Farmer (uncredited) |
| Mickey Golden | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Sandra Gould | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| A. Cameron Grant | Race Sponsor (uncredited) |
| Bill Hale | Military Policeman (uncredited) |
| Helen Huntington | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Erze Ivan | Six Girl Club Member (uncredited) |
| Donald Kerr | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Kate Drain Lawson | Woman in Fight (uncredited) |
| Rudy Lee | Boy (uncredited) |
| Jack Low | Farmer (uncredited) |
| William Lundy | Eight Boy Club Member (uncredited) |
| Philo McCullough | Councilman (uncredited) |
| Thomas Menzies | Boy (uncredited) |
| Harold Miller | Race Sponsor (uncredited) |
| Todd Miller | Eight Boy Club Member (uncredited) |
| Howard M. Mitchell | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| John Nesbitt | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Sheree North | Six Girl Club Member (uncredited) |
| Norman Ollestad | Boy (uncredited) |
| Joseph Paz | Eight Boy Club Member (uncredited) |
| Edward Peil Sr. | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Jack Perrin | Councilman (uncredited) |
| Hamil Petroff | Eight Boy Club Member (uncredited) |
| Frank Pharr | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Steve Pritko | MP at Railroad Station (uncredited) |
| Richard Reeves | Brigadier General (uncredited) |
| Charles Regan | Race Driver (uncredited) |
| Bert Roach | Stablehand (uncredited) |
| Bob Rose | Gaston (uncredited) |
| Jerry Rush | Eight Boy Club Member (uncredited) |
| Fred Santley | Councilman (uncredited) |
| Reginald Simpson | Race Sponsor (uncredited) |
| J. Lewis Smith | Volsang (uncredited) |
| Lee Sneddon | Liz’s Dance Partner (uncredited) |
| Larry Stamps | State Trooper (uncredited) |
| Jack Sterling | Holloway (uncredited) |
| Henry Sylvester | Farmer (uncredited) |
| Tony Taylor | Boy (uncredited) |
| Louis Tomei | Race Driver (uncredited) |
| Leslie Turner | Church Woman (uncredited) |
| Walton Walker | Eight Boy Club Member (uncredited) |
| Carol West | Six Girl Club Member (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The vehicle used in this film was also featured in the 1942 film “The Magnificent Ambersons”.
- All movie shooting locations were in California, USA.
- In some scenes during the race, one can spot tire tracks from modern vehicles on the dirt roads, indicating a minor production error.
- The film was also screened in “The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story” in 1951.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
- Location Name: St. Louis Street, Lot 3, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0156228
- Longitude: -118.4044734
- Place ID: ChIJdxHqZwu7woARIFH4me3XCLo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
