This is about the 1964 movie, “Island of the Blue Dolphins” which tells the story of a Native American girl surviving on an island with the help of a wild dog. The film was directed by James B. Clark, written by Jane Klove, Scott O’Dell, and Ted Sherdeman, and starred Celia Milius, Larry Domasin, and Ann Daniel. Here, you can find out where the movie was filmed, learn about the filming dates, and discover some interesting facts about the movie and its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at several locations. Anchor Bay in California, United States served as one of the primary filming locations. Parts of the movie were also filmed at Universal Studios, located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. It was during the period starting from September 18, 1963 that this film was shot.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Larry Domasin | Ramo |
| Ann Daniel | Tutok |
| Carlos Romero | Chowig |
| George Kennedy | Aleut Captain |
| Hal Jon Norman | Kimki |
| Julie Payne | Lurai |
| Martin Garralaga | The Priest |
| Junior | Rontu |
| John Alvar | Tainer (uncredited) |
| Alex Montoya | Spanish Captain (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on the book “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell. The book and the film were inspired by the real-life story of a woman who lived alone on one of the Channel Islands for eighteen years in the early 1800s.
- This woman was unfortunately left behind by missionaries and died of dysentery seven weeks after she was rescued and brought back to mainland. She is buried in the graveyard of the Santa Barbara Mission in California.
- There is also a peculiar detail about the main character’s appearance. Karana’s hair doesn’t grow longer even after she has been on the Channel Islands for 18 years. But in reality, hair growth has a terminal length, beyond which it doesn’t grow. The length depends on the individual.
- The movie also had a notable quote from Karana about the dog, Rontu, which goes: “Your eyes are like those of a fox and as I don’t trust a sly fox I do not trust you either dog. That would be a good name for you. I will call you Rontu. It means fox eyes.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Anchor Bay, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.8035456
- Longitude: -123.5855253
- Place ID: ChIJC6tggwE7gYARf1vQAy_XIBk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Anchor Bay, CA 95445, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- 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
