Irene is a cinematic piece released in 1940 under the comedy and musical genre. Featuring locations such as Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA and RKO Studios in Los Angeles, the film tells the story of Irene O’Dare, played by Anna Neagle, meeting Don, a wealthy friend of the Vincent family where she is sent on an errand. In this movie, discover where it was filmed, the roles of the cast, and other fascinating details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Irene” took place in two main locations. Firstly, it was shot in the urban cityscape of Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, which added a touch of metropolitan elegance to the film. In addition to New York, RKO Studios at 780 N. Gower Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA was also a major filming spot. The specific dates of filming aren’t available, but the movie was released on May 3, 1940.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anna Neagle | Irene O’Dare |
| Ray Milland | Don Marshall |
| Roland Young | Mr. Smith |
| Alan Marshal | Bob Vincent |
| May Robson | Granny O’Dare |
| Billie Burke | Mrs. Vincent |
| Arthur Treacher | Bretherton |
| Marsha Hunt | Eleanor Worth |
| Isabel Jewell | Jane |
| Doris Nolan | Lillian |
| Stuart Robertson | Freddie |
| Ethel Griffies | Princess Minetti |
| Tommy Kelly | Michael |
| Juliette Compton | Mrs. Newlands Grey |
| Roxanne Barkley | Helen |
| Rod Bacon | Usher (uncredited) |
| Mildred Boyd | Dancer in Harlem Version of Alice Blue Gown Number (uncredited) |
| Tom Coleman | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Alexander D’Arcy | Mr. Dumont (uncredited) |
| The Dandridge Sisters | Singing Sisters Trio (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Dandridge | One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited) |
| Vivian Dandridge | One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited) |
| Jack Deery | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| J.C. Fowler | Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| Herschel Graham | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Avanelle Harris | Dancer in Harlem Version of Alice Blue Gown Number (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Louis Jean Heydt | ‘Biffy’ Webster – the Columnist (uncredited) |
| Michael Jeffers | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Johnny Long and His Orchestra | Johnny Long’s Orchestra (uncredited) |
| Etta Jones | One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited) |
| Rosemary La Planche | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Mike Lally | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Hank Mann | Sam – Wrong-Way Driver (uncredited) |
| Hans Moebus | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Bert Moorhouse | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Richard Neill | Theatre Patron (uncredited) |
| Hattie Noel | ‘Mama’ – Show Singer (uncredited) |
| Neva Peoples | Singer in Alice Blue Gown – Black Version (uncredited) |
| Tom Quinn | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| The Radio City Rockettes | Show Dancers (uncredited) |
| Cyril Ring | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Syd Saylor | The Gardener (uncredited) |
| Larry Steers | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Martha Tilton | Susie Smith – Show Singer (uncredited) |
| Edwin Tuttle | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Nella Walker | Mrs. Marshall (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Stuart Robertson, who portrayed ‘Freddie, the Bandleader’ in the film, is the real-life brother of Anna Neagle, the actress who played Irene O’Dare.
- The film had some international aliases like “Irène” in France or “Älskar – älskar inte…” in Sweden.
- The movie had a budget of an estimated $578,000, which was a considerable amount back in 1940.
- One interesting fact is the movie “Irene” had a very unique way of presenting the credits – with marionette figures of Anna Neagle and Ray Milland, the stars of the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7830603
- Longitude: -73.9712488
- Place ID: ChIJYeZuBI9YwokRjMDs_IEyCwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: RKO Studios – 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0853107
- Longitude: -118.3221087
- Place ID: ChIJxWyB8rW4woARTNc52u9YRCQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 780 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
