The film “Lucy Gallant,” released in 1955, chronicles the journey of a dressmaker. The story, directed by Robert Parrish and written by Margaret Cousins, John Lee Mahin, and Winston Miller, revolves around Lucy Gallant, the protagonist, as she builds a successful fashion business amidst her tumultuous love life. Actors Jane Wyman, Charlton Heston, and Claire Trevor play key roles in this film. Through this article, we explore the various locations where the movie was filmed and learn fascinating behind-the-scenes facts regarding its production.
Where it Filmed?
The movie scenes were filmed in several striking locations. Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, served as one of the filming sites. Other notable filming locations included Bakersfield, California, USA, and the iconic city of Paris, France. The production also shot several sequences at Orly Airport, located in Paris, France. The filming process spanned from August 18, 1954, to October 1954.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jane Wyman | Lucy Gallant |
| Charlton Heston | Casey Cole |
| Claire Trevor | Lady MacBeth |
| Thelma Ritter | Molly Basserman |
| William Demarest | Charles Madden |
| Wallace Ford | Gus Basserman |
| Tom Helmore | Jim Wardman |
| Gloria Talbott | Laura Wilson |
| James Westerfield | Harry Wilson |
| Mary Field | Irma Wilson |
| Allan Shivers | Allan Shivers – Governor of Texas |
| Edith Head | Edith Head |
| Jay Adler | Sam – Stationmaster (uncredited) |
| Louise Arthur | Sal (uncredited) |
| Roscoe Ates | Clem Anderson – Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Florence Auer | Woman at Sale (uncredited) |
| Fern Barry | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Nicky Blair | Army Hospital Interne (uncredited) |
| Mary Boyd | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Diane Brewster | Salesgirl (uncredited) |
| Ralph Brooks | Board Member (uncredited) |
| Benny Burt | Townsman Card Player (uncredited) |
| Steve Carruthers | Fashion Show Spectator (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Cloud-Miller | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Edmund Cobb | Oil Man (uncredited) |
| James Conaty | Spectator at Fashion Show (uncredited) |
| George DeNormand | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Dime | Man on Hotel Steps (uncredited) |
| Franklyn Farnum | Fashion Show Spectator (uncredited) |
| Charles Ferguson | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Joel Fluellen | Summertime (uncredited) |
| Emily Getchell | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| James Gonzalez | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Kit Guard | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Diane Gump | Model (uncredited) |
| Frank Hagney | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Bill Hunter | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Fred Kelsey | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bill Kennedy | Newspaper Reporter at Fashion Show (uncredited) |
| Paul Kruger | Oil Worker (uncredited) |
| Ethan Laidlaw | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Richard LaMarr | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Lyle Latell | Oil Rigger (uncredited) |
| Ruth Lee | Hazel (uncredited) |
| Frank Marlowe | Ben Nolan (uncredited) |
| Beatrice Maude | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Jody McCrea | Tom Dunning (uncredited) |
| John Mitchum | One of Casey’s Air Force Buddies (uncredited) |
| Howard Negley | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Jack Pepper | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Voltaire Perkins | Board Member (uncredited) |
| Joey Ray | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Charles Regan | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Gene Roth | Oil Man (uncredited) |
| Bing Russell | One of Casey’s Air Force Buddies (uncredited) |
| Jack Shea | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Charles Sherlock | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Barbara Stewart | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Brick Sullivan | Workman (uncredited) |
| Joe Turkel | One of Casey’s Air Force Buddies (uncredited) |
| Jerry Velasco | Piano Player in Combo (uncredited) |
| Max Wagner | Oil Man (uncredited) |
| Guy Wilkerson | Painter (uncredited) |
| Robert B. Williams | Townsman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Esteemed costume designer Edith Head made a rare on-screen appearance in the film, providing commentary for the film’s fashion show. Her designs were later available for commercial sale.
- Anachronisms appear in the film’s timeline. Eventhough the story is set in three different time periods – 1941, 1946, and 1954, the hairstyles and outfits of Jane Wyman and the rest of the women cast match the fashion trends of 1954 exclusively.
- Episode #6.2(1955) featured scenes from “Lucy Gallant.”
- One of the soundtracks in the film is “How Can I Tell Her?”
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
- Location Name: Bakersfield, California, USA
- Latitude: 35.3732921
- Longitude: -119.0187125
- Place ID: ChIJDcuUuchr6oARyHT-mAkMNlk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bakersfield, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8575475
- Longitude: 2.3513765
- Place ID: ChIJD7fiBh9u5kcRYJSMaMOCCwQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Orly Airport, Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.7299182
- Longitude: 2.3732304
- Place ID: ChIJHTtq-rF15kcRIoTbQ9feeJ0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 94390 Orly, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
