The movie “Mardi Gras” released in 1958, is a musical film which starred Pat Boone, Christine Carère, and Tommy Sands. The story revolves around a military school cadet who wins a date with a French film actress. This article talks about the filming locations and dates, the cast of the movie, and some interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
Mardi Gras was primarily filmed in three locations. These include New Orleans in Louisiana, the 20th Century Fox Studios in Century City, Los Angeles, California, and the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The filming took place during the period of July to August 1958.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pat Boone | Paul Newell |
| Christine Carère | Michelle Marton |
| Tommy Sands | Barry Denton |
| Sheree North | Eadie West |
| Gary Crosby | Tony Collins |
| Fred Clark | Al Curtis |
| Barrie Chase | Torchy Larue |
| Jennifer West | Sylvia Simmons |
| Geraldine Wall | Ann Harris |
| King Calder | Lt. Col. Vaupell |
| Robert Burton | Comdr. Tydings |
| Don Anderson | Guest in Lobby (uncredited) |
| Brian Avery | Cadet Rat (uncredited) |
| Al Bain | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Benjie Bancroft | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Bates | Cadet Rat (uncredited) |
| Rodney Bell | Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) |
| Paul Bradley | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Hamilton Camp | Organ Grinder (uncredited) |
| Harry Carter | Ed – Photographer (uncredited) |
| Irene Crosby | Wardrobe Woman (uncredited) |
| Harold DeGarro | Stiltwalker (uncredited) |
| Roger Dollarhide | Cadet (uncredited) |
| Harry Ellerbe | Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| Joe Evans | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Nancy Evans | Mrs. Vaupell (uncredited) |
| Fred Fisher | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | French Quarter Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Mary Foran | Mrs. Simmons (uncredited) |
| Charles Gemora | Gorilla (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Gibson | French Quarter Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Herschel Graham | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Tim Hartnagel | Cadet Rat (uncredited) |
| Earle Hodgins | Barker Outside Bistro (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Hunter | Self – Cameo Appearance (uncredited) |
| Paul E. Johnson | Role Call Man (uncredited) |
| Mike Lally | Mike – Reporter (uncredited) |
| Wilbur Mack | Guest in Lobby (uncredited) |
| Frank Mills | News Vendor (uncredited) |
| Monty O’Grady | Film Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Michael Pierce | Cadet Rat (uncredited) |
| Murray Pollack | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Albert Pollet | Hotel Manager (uncredited) |
| Paul Power | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Jack Regas | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Sayre | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Harry Seymour | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Norman Stevans | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Norman Sturgis | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Alfred Tonkel | Indian (uncredited) |
| Emerson Treacy | Mr. Simmons (uncredited) |
| Ivan Triesault | Bernard – Maitre d’ (uncredited) |
| Robert Wagner | Self – Cameo Appearance (uncredited) |
| Howard Wendell | Howard Hansen (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The character of the gorilla in the movie was played by Charles Gemora, who was a well-known gorilla performer in Hollywood. This was one of his last performances in a film.
- The film was featured in the 2017 movie “The Shape of Water”.
- The soundtrack of the film includes the song “I’ll Remember Tonight”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.95106579999999
- Longitude: -90.0715323
- Place ID: ChIJZYIRslSkIIYRtNMiXuhbBts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523198
- Longitude: -118.4126303
- Place ID: ChIJH603kOu7woARdE_wbCISU88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, USA
- Latitude: 37.7909313
- Longitude: -79.4351978
- Place ID: ChIJnRX0frDLTIgRvHuFZoMEDxo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 319 Letcher Ave, Lexington, VA 24450, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
