“How Do I Love Thee?” is a comedy-drama film from 1970. It tells the story of Stanley Waltz, his wife Elsie and their estranged son Tom. The film is known for its captivating performances by actors Jackie Gleason, Maureen O’Hara, and Shelley Winters, and also for its unique and interesting filming locations.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at the University of Miami, located in Coral Gables, Florida, USA. The filming took place on June 2, 1969. This backdrop provides the movie with a vibrant and dynamic setting that greatly contributes to its overall appeal and intrigue.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jackie Gleason | Stanley Waltz |
| Maureen O’Hara | Elsie Waltz |
| Shelley Winters | Lena Mervin |
| Rosemary Forsyth | Marion Waltz |
| Rick Lenz | Tom Waltz |
| Maurice Marsac | The Bishop |
| Clinton Robinson | Tom Waltz |
| Age 11 | |
| Fritzi Burr | Mrs. Gromulka |
| James McCallion | Pete McGurk |
| Don Beddoe | Dr. Littlefield |
| Jack Nagle | Dean Bagley |
| Soroya Farah | Belly Dancer |
| Templeton Fox | Mrs. Wellington |
| Alex Gerry | Walter Wetzel |
| Marcia Knight | Rachel |
| Frank Logan | Frank the Bartender |
| Lou Marsh | Hearse Driver #1 |
| J. Edward McKinley | Hugo Wellington |
| David Anthony Pizzuto | Radical Student |
| Ed Ross | French Dentist |
| Don Sebastian | Art Salerno |
| Dick Sterling | Dr. Giroux |
| Evelyn Turner | French Nurse |
| Olga Vargas | Mother Superior |
| Harriet Veloshin | Dean Bagley’s Secretary |
| Judy Wallace | Mrs. Bagley |
| Robertson White | Old Geezer |
Trivia and Facts
- Maureen O’Hara, who played Elsie, was injured on the set during a scene. This happened as she was sitting on a garden bench, with her hand resting on a wire beneath the cushions. Co-star Jackie Gleason, in a rather intoxicated state, accidentally fell onto O’Hara, crushing her hand against the wire. This led to a lack of cartilage in her fingers and a missing joint in her index finger after the required surgery.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7173947
- Longitude: -80.2781262
- Place ID: ChIJfTjGHwK42YgRzjHwQarPwDg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
