The movie “Happy Mother’s Day, Love George” from 1973 is a suspenseful tale set in a small, quiet coastal village. The movie was directed by Darren McGavin, and featured stars such as Patricia Neal, Cloris Leachman and Bobby Darin. In the following sections, we will explore the filming locations, filming dates, and some interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in three different locations, all in Nova Scotia, Canada. These locations include Main Street, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and other general areas within Nova Scotia. The filming took place from October 12, 1972, until February 26, 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Patricia Neal | Cara Perry |
| Cloris Leachman | Ronda Carlson |
| Bobby Darin | Eddie Martin |
| Tessa Dahl | Celia Perry |
| Ron Howard | Johnny Hanson |
| Kathie Browne | Crystal |
| Simon Oakland | Sheriff Roy |
| Thayer David | Minister Pollard |
| Gale Garnett | Yolanda Perry |
| Ron Applegate | Porgie Perry |
| Gerald E. Forbes | Bomber |
| Orest Ulan | Preacher |
| Clarence Greene Jeans | Mr. Mears |
| Darren McGavin | George Perry (in photographs) (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on August 17, 1973, in the USA.
- The duration of the film is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- The movie belongs to the genre of mystery, which kept the audience intrigued.
- The central theme of the plot is a teenage drifter entangled in the lives and mysteries of a small coastal fishing village while trying to hunt down his family roots.
- The film cast includes acclaimed actors such as Patricia Neal, Cloris Leachman and Bobby Darin among others.
- Darren McGavin, besides directing, also made an uncredited appearance in the movie, donning a mustache in photographs that depicted the long gone character George.
- The movie is also known by other names such as ‘Run Stranger Run’ in the United States and ‘Schönen Muttertag – Dein George’ in West Germany.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Main Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Latitude: 44.4493987
- Longitude: -64.3853565
- Place ID: Eh9NYWluIFN0LCBNYWhvbmUgQmF5LCBOUywgQ2FuYWRhIi4qLAoUChIJW139lUpeV0sRBS6IIbncluMSFAoSCftj-q_KX1dLEZ_kFkXP9MXK
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Main St, Mahone Bay, NS, Canada
- Timezone: America/Halifax
- Location Name: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Latitude: 44.377979
- Longitude: -64.3144311
- Place ID: ChIJQ9GuIMFbV0sR600wrU96OVY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada
- Timezone: America/Halifax
- Location Name: Nova Scotia, Canada
- Latitude: 45.07784729999999
- Longitude: -63.5466822
- Place ID: ChIJRc8Y3pgSWUsRQAnP-B5YAgE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nova Scotia, Canada
- Timezone: America/Halifax
