“I’ll Take Sweden” is a movie from 1965 directed by Frederick De Cordova. The story is about an executive who, unhappy with his daughter’s choice of future husband, decides to move to Sweden. The film features Bob Hope, Tuesday Weld, and Frankie Avalon in leading roles. In this article, we will explore where the film was shot, its filming dates, and some interesting trivia about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in two beautiful locations within the San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA: Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. The filming started on 10th August 1964.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bob Hope | Bob Holcomb |
| Tuesday Weld | JoJo Holcomb |
| Frankie Avalon | Kenny Klinger |
| Dina Merrill | Karin Granstedt |
| Jeremy Slate | Erik Carlson |
| Rosemarie Frankland | Marti |
| Walter Sande | Bjork |
| John Qualen | Olaf |
| Peter Bourne | Ingemar |
| Alice Frost | Greta |
| Roy Roberts | Ship’s Captain |
| Maudie Prickett | Spinster |
| Siv Marta Aberg | Inger |
| The Vulcanes | Vocal Group |
| Don Anderson | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Phil Arnold | Hotel Guest Watching TV (uncredited) |
| Eleanor Audley | Mrs. Dow (uncredited) |
| Robert Buckingham | Plane Passenger (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Cross | Pink Kitten Stage Doorman (uncredited) |
| Joe Kirk | Man in Bunny Costume (uncredited) |
| Peter Leeds | Car Salesman (uncredited) |
| Margaret Mason | Aggressive Blonde (uncredited) |
| Paulene Myers | Eloise (uncredited) |
| George N. Neise | Man in Bed with Blonde (uncredited) |
| Tony Regan | Oil Company Executive (uncredited) |
| Christopher Riordan | Student on Beach (uncredited) |
| Jack Shea | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | Bistro Patron (uncredited) |
| Roger Torrey | Boyfriend (uncredited) |
| Ronne Troup | Teen Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Frank Wilcox | Mr. Dow (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “I’ll Take Sweden” was a comedy and last around 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Its UK release date was on 10 June 1965.
- The movie storyline revolves around a father who is dissatisfied with his daughter’s partner choice, and hence they both relocate to Sweden, which revealed to him the liberal morals of the Scandinavian country.
- Some interesting trivia about the movie includes that the studio offered a role to a daughter of then-US President Lyndon B. Johnson as a publicity stunt, which she declined.
- The movie depicts a goof where all the boats at the dock have California registrations, even though the scene is supposed to be set in Sweden.
- The film was produced by Edward Small and was distributed by United Artists.
- Interestingly, the comedy featured a soundtrack named “Watusi Jo”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2483396
- Longitude: -117.1892078
- Place ID: ChIJXQEEKYdXw4ARO3aW7d_QsSw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
