The movie ‘If a Man Answers’ released in 1962, is a romantic comedy. Its story revolves around a rich socialite who falls in love with a photographer. The film showcases their married life and the events following their friend’s attempts to separate them. This article provides insights about the shooting locations, the cast, and shares interesting trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The film was predominantly shot at Universal Studios, located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. The filming was done on 27th February 1962. The picturesque sets and the beautiful backdrop of the studios added to the visual appeal of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sandra Dee | Chantal Stacy |
| Bobby Darin | Eugene Wright |
| Micheline Presle | Germaine Stacy |
| John Lund | John Stacy |
| Cesar Romero | Robert Swan / Adam Wright |
| Stefanie Powers | Tina |
| Christopher Knight | Richard |
| Ted Thorpe | Florist |
| Roger Bacon | Messenger |
| John Bleifer | Mr. Riordan – Tobacconist |
| Pamela Searle | Model |
| Warrene Ott | Rita |
| Dani Lynn | Bunny |
| Charlene Holt | Lisa – Model |
| Gloria Camacho | Model |
| Edmay Van Dyke | Model |
| Rosalee Calvert | Model |
| Leon Alton | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Paul Bradley | Maitre D (uncredited) |
| George Bruggeman | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Bud Cokes | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Neil Collins | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Raoul Freeman | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Shep Houghton | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Ron Nyman | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Leoda Richards | Millinery Shop Sales Clerk (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Sayre | Taxicab Driver (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Gladys Thornton | Boston Maid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Initially, in 1961, Producer Ross Hunter thought of casting David Niven, Nancy Kwan, and Claudette Colbert for the movie.
- There is a noticeable continuity error in a scene where Sandra is about to get out of bed.
- The film contains a reference to ‘Cesar Romero: In a Class by Himself’ (2000)
- The film’s closing credits end with a playful note: “Finis” (French for ‘End’), followed by “We hardly think so.”
- There is a memorable quote from the movie: “May I remind you that New York is full of great restaurants, very few of which serve peanut butter. For a buck and a half an hour, the dishes will disappear. And as for companionship, well I have a little black book with the names and phone numbers of 111 models. Bachelorhood is the ideal state for a man. Marriage, little Miss Stacy, is an institution sponsored by women for women.”
Geo Location Details
- 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
