“Lorna Doone” is a drama-adventure film from 1951, set in 17th-century England. The movie revolves around a young woman named Lorna who falls for a humble villager despite the resistance from her ruthless family. Filming locations, the actors involved, and further intriguing details about the movie and its behind-the-scenes happenings will be discussed here.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Lorna Doone” was primarily set in the United States. It took place at Iverson Ranch located at 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California. Although the actual filming dates are unknown, it’s noted that the movie premiered in the USA on May 31, 1951.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Barbara Hale | Lorna Doone |
| Richard Greene | John Ridd |
| Carl Benton Reid | Sir Ensor Doone |
| William Bishop | Carver Doone |
| Ron Randell | Tom Faggus |
| Sean McClory | Charleworth Doone |
| Onslow Stevens | Counsellor Doone |
| Lester Matthews | King Charles II |
| John Dehner | Baron de Wichehalse |
| Gloria Petroff | Lorna Doone as a Child |
| Patrick Aherne | Judge Jeffries (uncredited) |
| Trevor Bardette | Jan Fry (uncredited) |
| Wheaton Chambers | Priest (uncredited) |
| Paul Collins | Charleworth as a Child (uncredited) |
| Dick Curtis | Garth (uncredited) |
| Betty Fairfax | Mrs. Lacy (uncredited) |
| Fred Graham | Outrider (uncredited) |
| Bill Hale | Patrol Leaders (uncredited) |
| Gerald Hamer | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Myron Healey | Todd Darcy (uncredited) |
| Anne Howard | Annie Ridd (uncredited) |
| Sherry Jackson | Annie Ridd as a Child (uncredited) |
| Ted Jordan | Gurney (uncredited) |
| Malcolm Keen | Lord Lorne (uncredited) |
| Harry Lauter | Calvin Oates Jr. (uncredited) |
| Queenie Leonard | Gweeny (uncredited) |
| Bruce Lester | Walt Snowe (uncredited) |
| Orley Lindgren | John Ridd as a Boy (uncredited) |
| James Logan | Farmer (uncredited) |
| Jerry Mickelsen | Carver Doone as a Child (uncredited) |
| Leonard Mudie | Calvin Oates Sr. (uncredited) |
| Tudor Owen | Farmer Snowe (uncredited) |
| House Peters Jr. | Patrol Leader (uncredited) |
| Allen Pinson | Jonas (uncredited) |
| Norman Rainey | Parson Bawden (uncredited) |
| Ray Teal | Farmer Ridd (uncredited) |
| Glenn Thompson | Billy (uncredited) |
| Trevor Ward | Farmer Dyke (uncredited) |
| Katherine Warren | Sarah Ridd (uncredited) |
| Eric Wilton | Doctor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Directed by Phil Karlson, “Lorna Doone” features several notable stars including Barbara Hale as Lorna Doone, Richard Greene as John Ridd, and Carl Benton Reid playing Sir Ensor Doone.
- This movie is an adaptation from a novel by R.D. Blackmore and underwent script development by George Bruce and Jesse Lasky Jr.
- The film had a run time of approximately 88 minutes and was released in Technicolor.
- Despite being soaked in a river during a scene in the film, a letter of confession written by Carver Doone, played by actor William Bishop, was still intact and legible, creating a significant continuity error.
- “Lorna Doone” is one version among many adaptations of the original story, including a 1911 movie of the same name.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Iverson Ranch – 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.2759059
- Longitude: -118.6090442
- Place ID: ChIJcQSF2DuDwoAR8no1chp3QTg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Iverson Ln, Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
