The movie “Love in a Goldfish Bowl”, released in 1961, is a comedy-musical film where a collegiate boy and his female best friend plan their Easter vacation together. A twist arises when an Italian seaman enters the scene and creates a love triangle. The movie is directed by Jack Sher and features stars like Tommy Sands, Fabian, and Toby Michaels. There are many intriguing details about where the film was shot, along with some interesting facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Love in a Goldfish Bowl” took place in Los Angeles, California, USA, specifically at Paramount Studios, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood. The film crew also shot some scenes at Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California, USA, to create a beachy vibe.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tommy Sands | Gordon Slide |
| Fabian | Giuseppe La Barba |
| Toby Michaels | Blythe Holloway |
| Edward Andrews | Sen. Clyde Holloway |
| John McGiver | Dr. Frawley |
| Denny Miller | Oscar Flegler |
| Dee J. Thompson | (as D.J. Thompson) |
| Majel Barrett | Alice |
| Susan Silo | Jenny |
| Elizabeth MacRae | Jackie |
| Robert Patten | Lt. J.G. Marchon |
| Shirley O’Hara | Clara Dumont |
| Tom Quain | Playboy at Party |
| Tiger | Gaugin |
| Jan Sterling | Sandra Slide |
| Phillip Baird | Gregory (uncredited) |
| Nancy Downey | Wet Girl at Party (uncredited) |
| Dolores Faith | Pie-Throwing Girl (uncredited) |
| Joe Hyams | (uncredited) |
| Derrik Lewis | Party boy / Singer (uncredited) |
| Marlin McKeever | (uncredited) |
| Mike McKeever | (uncredited) |
| Carol O’Leary | Food Fight Party Girl (uncredited) |
| William H. Perry Jr. | Man (uncredited) |
| Lisa Seagram | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Elizabeth MacRae made her debut appearance in this movie.
- The movie has a run-time of 88 minutes and is primarily in English with some Italian dialogues.
- This film is a blend of comedy, musical, and a touch of romance genres.
- The movie’s main characters include Gordon Slide (Tommy Sands), Giuseppe La Barba (Fabian), and Blythe Holloway (Toby Michaels).
- The soundtrack includes the song “Love in a Goldfish Bowl”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Paramount Studios – 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0843803
- Longitude: -118.3207067
- Place ID: ChIJ_donNlS5woARcJfEy5cZ3Eo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
