The movie ‘Green Grass of Wyoming’ was realized in 1948. It is a drama that takes the viewers on a journey of Wyoming ranchers and the challenges they face from a wild white stallion. The film stars Peggy Cummins, Charles Coburn, and Robert Arthur, and it shares intriguing details about its filming and backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
Green Grass of Wyoming’ was filmed across several picturesque American landscapes. Locations include Lancaster, Ohio; Utah; Wyoming; Strawberry Valley, Utah; and Three Lakes, Utah.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peggy Cummins | Carey Greenway |
| Charles Coburn | Beaver Greenway |
| Robert Arthur | Ken McLaughlin |
| Lloyd Nolan | Rob McLaughlin |
| Burl Ives | Gus |
| Geraldine Wall | Nell McLaughlin |
| Robert Adler | Joe |
| Wrangler | |
| Will Wright | Jake Willis |
| Herbert Heywood | Storekeeper Mort Johnson |
| Richard Garrick | Charlie – Old-Timer |
| Charles Hart | Old-Timer |
| Charles Tannen | Dr. Kimgrough – Veterinarian |
| Marcella Becker | Fairground Rider (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | Race Spectator (uncredited) |
| Ruth Clifford | Race Spectator (uncredited) |
| Buck Harrington | Race Spectator (uncredited) |
| Jewel | Horse (uncredited) |
| Mae Marsh | Race Spectator (uncredited) |
| Marilyn Monroe | Extra at Square Dance (uncredited) |
| Clark Ross | Race Spectator (uncredited) |
| Sundown | Horse (uncredited) |
| Thunderhead | Horse (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite being a drama, the film was approved and suitable for family viewing.
- The movie was directed by Louis King, and Martin Berkeley and Mary O’Hara were the writers.
- The film got a nomination for an Oscar and received another nomination separately.
- Apart from the central characters, the cast included actors like Lloyd Nolan, Burl Ives, Geraldine Wall, and many others.
- According to trivia, Robert Arthur, the male lead, and actress Peggy Cummins didn’t share a good rapport during the filming. Cummins was perceived as ‘rude, flippant, and generally unpleasant’ by Arthur.
- ‘Green Grass of Wyoming’ was followed by the movie ‘My Friend Flicka’ in 1955.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lancaster, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 39.7136754
- Longitude: -82.5993294
- Place ID: ChIJZ_KAT16KR4gR5U07ntfVbRM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lancaster, OH 43130, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7606608
- Longitude: -111.8939487
- Place ID: ChIJzfkTj8drTIcRP0bXbKVK370
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Utah, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Wyoming, USA
- Latitude: 43.0759678
- Longitude: -107.2902839
- Place ID: ChIJaS7hSDTiXocRLzh90nkisCY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wyoming, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Three Lakes, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 37.1351589
- Longitude: -112.5670664
- Place ID: ChIJc9gUOlcqNYcRWNqmM-HzdIQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Three Lakes, Utah 84741, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
