The 1945 film, Frontier Gal, is a charming Western-themed story of a wanderer who returns after six years to mend things with his estranged bride and five year-old daughter. This venture is led by Director Charles Lamont and the characters are brought to life by actors like Yvonne De Carlo, Rod Cameron, and Andy Devine. This article delves deeper into the filming locales and offers interesting trivia about the movie and its making.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Frontier Gal was filmed in various locations across the United States. The significant filming spots include the picturesque Mammoth Lakes and Kernville, both situated in California. Additionally, some scenes were shot at Universal Studios, located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California. The exact dates of the filming, unfortunately, are not public information.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Yvonne De Carlo | Lorena Dumont |
| Rod Cameron | Johnny Hart |
| Andy Devine | Big Ben |
| Fuzzy Knight | Fuzzy |
| Andrew Tombes | Judge Prescott |
| Sheldon Leonard | ‘Blackie’ Shoulders |
| Clara Blandick | Abigail |
| Jan Wiley | Sheila Winthop |
| Jack Overman | Buffalo |
| Frank Lackteen | Cherokee |
| Carl Andre | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Steve Benton | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Arthur Berkeley | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Joseph E. Bernard | Card Dealer (uncredited) |
| Ted Billings | Saloon Sweeper (uncredited) |
| Eddie Borden | Man at Table (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Paul Bratti | Dealer (uncredited) |
| Buck Bucko | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Roy Bucko | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Claire Carleton | Gracie (uncredited) |
| Douglas Carter | Card Dealer (uncredited) |
| Martin Cichy | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Tom Coleman | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Ben Corbett | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Victor Cox | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Jack Curtis | Bartender (uncredited) |
| William Desmond | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Tex Driscoll | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Eddie Dunn | Deputy Sheriff (uncredited) |
| George Eldredge | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Billy Engle | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Harold Goodwin | Deputy Sheriff (uncredited) |
| Kit Guard | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Joe Haworth | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Edward Howard | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Ingraham | Card Dealer (uncredited) |
| Jack Ingram | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Dick Johnstone | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Jack Kenny | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Al Kunde | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Rex Lease | Henchman (uncredited) |
| Eddie Lee | Wing Lee (uncredited) |
| Jack Low | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Cliff Lyons | Brawler in Candy Shop (uncredited) |
| Mathew McCue | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Kansas Moehring | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Anton Northpole | Barfly (uncredited) |
| William H. O’Brien | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Artie Ortego | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Jack Perrin | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Karen Randle | Hostess (uncredited) |
| Jack Rutherford | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Phil Schumacher | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Joan Shawlee | Hostess (uncredited) |
| Tom Smith | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Cap Somers | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Jack Tornek | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Jean Trent | Hostess (uncredited) |
| Carol West | Hostess (uncredited) |
| Lou Wood | Card Dealer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie was initially meant to be a vehicle for Maria Montez and Jon Hall. However, Montez didn’t appreciate the script and declined to perform, leading to Universal replacing her with Yvonne De Carlo and Jon Hall with Rod Cameron.
- The film made its appearance in a 2020 presentation of ‘La noche de… Wonder Woman’.
- A notable quote in this film is when Jonathan Hart asks, “Hey, what supports this town?”, to which Judge Prescott amusingly replies, “Odd jobs…such as the occasional stagecoach holdup?”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kernville, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.75467320000001
- Longitude: -118.4253627
- Place ID: ChIJS6Qg2hbGwYARJOCOWxCgNMw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kernville, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
