The film, “Las Vegas Hillbillys”, released in 1966, tells a comedic and musical tale of a hillbilly who made it to the big leagues in Las Vegas. In the film, Ferlin Husky plays Woody Wetherby, Jayne Mansfield is Tawny, and Mamie Van Doren is Boots Malone. The film is well known for its captivating scenes and behind-the-scenes happenings.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Las Vegas Hillbillys” took place in two key locations in the United States: Las Vegas, Nevada and Nashville, Tennessee. The production of the film commenced on the 30th of November 1965. The chosen settings helped to perfect the film’s storyline and overall tone. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ferlin Husky | Woody Wetherby |
| Jayne Mansfield | Tawny |
| Mamie Van Doren | Boots Malone |
| Sonny James | Sonny James |
| Roy Drusky | Roy Drusky |
| Del Reeves | Del Reeves |
| Bill Anderson | Bill Anderson |
| Connie Smith | Connie Smith |
| Wilma Burgess | Wilma Burgess |
| Duke of Paducah | Duke of Paducah |
| Jr. Carolina Cloggers | Jr. Carolina Cloggers |
| The Jordanaires | The Jordanaires |
| Don Bowman | Jeepers |
| Louis Quinn | Louis Quinn |
| Billie Bird | Aunt Clem |
| Richard Kiel | Moose |
| Arlene Charles | Julie Mae |
| Helen Clark | |
| Theodore Lehmann | |
| John Harmon | |
| Bennett King | Al |
| Chuck Harrod | |
| Larry Barton | |
| Leon Alton | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Sonny James, Roy Drusky, Del Reeves, Bill Anderson, Connie Smith, Wilma Burgess, Duke of Paducah, Jr. Carolina Cloggers, and The Jordanaires all received ‘Country Music Stars’ credits in the film.
- “Las Vegas Hillbillys” was popular enough to feature in other productions, adding an interesting twist to how the film is perceived.
- One of the most catchy soundtracks in the film is “WHITE LIGHTNING EXPRESS.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Latitude: 36.1626638
- Longitude: -86.7816016
- Place ID: ChIJPZDrEzLsZIgRoNrpodC5P30
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nashville, TN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
