“From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” is a film from 1973 that presents an interesting mixture of family and drama. It is about two children, Claudia and Jamie, who run away from home and hide in the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. This is a film about their adventures and the intriguing discoveries they make about a certain sculpture in the museum. The main actors of the film include Ingrid Bergman, Sally Prager, and Johnny Doran.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in several locations across the USA. These include Madison, New Jersey, where some of the main characters lived. Several key scenes were filmed in the 33rd Street Station and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, both located in Manhattan, New York City. Other significant parts of the movie were shot in Macy’s Herald Square and Central Park, again, both in Manhattan, New York City. The film was shot over the course of several days, with the shooting starting on 31st July, 1972.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ingrid Bergman | Mrs. Frankweiler |
| Sally Prager | Claudia |
| Johnny Doran | Jamie |
| George Rose | Saxonburg |
| Richard Mulligan | Mr. Kincaid |
| Georgann Johnson | Mrs. Kincaid |
| Madeline Kahn | Schoolteacher |
| Donald Symington | Museum Director |
| Linda Selman | Museum Secretary |
| Bruce Conover | Kevin Kincaid |
| Mike Hammett | Brucie |
| Peter Turgeon | Counterman |
| Frank Leo | Guard |
| Robert Packer | Guard |
| Larry Spinelli | Guard |
| Brendan Fay | Guard |
| John Gerstad | Guard |
| John Coe | Museum Janitor |
| Bruce Kornbluth | Taxi Driver |
| Josip Elic | Workman |
| Tom Kubiak | Workman |
| Ron Lackmann | Macy’s Salesman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- One interesting fact is that the two main characters, Claudia and Jamie, are siblings.
- The director of the movie is Fielder Cook and the screenplay was written by E.L. Konigsburg and Blanche Hanalis.
- An interesting tidbit of trivia is that the movie was watched by former President Richard Nixon on his flight back home to California after stepping down from his position in August 1974. Reports stated that he enjoyed the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 33rd Street Station – Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7461711
- Longitude: -73.9819916
- Place ID: ChIJKwU17AdZwokRY56D7juEbmc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 33 St, 2 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7830603
- Longitude: -73.9712488
- Place ID: ChIJYeZuBI9YwokRjMDs_IEyCwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Macy’s Herald Square – 151 West 34th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.750831
- Longitude: -73.9890961
- Place ID: ChIJ3xjWra5ZwokRrwJ0KZ4yKNs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 151 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7987763
- Longitude: -73.9537202
- Place ID: ChIJ6XWMiRn2wokROZOJYqrTD4k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Central Pk N, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
