“Mary Jane’s Not a Virgin Anymore” is a movie from 1996 showcasing the struggles of a high school senior named Jane as she navigates her sexuality. The film was directed and written by Sarah Jacobson and starred Lisa Gerstein, Chris Enright, and Greg Cruikshank. This article delves into the filming locations of this movie, presenting interesting backstage information and facts about its production process.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in various locations across the United States. These locations include Bay Area cities, Oakland, and San Francisco in California. More specifically, certain scenes were filmed at Victoria Theatre, located at 2961 16th Street in San Francisco. The state of California and the US are also listed as general filming locations.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lisa Gerstein | Jane |
| Chris Enright | Tom |
| Greg Cruikshank | Dave |
| Beth Allen | Ericka |
| Marny Snyder Spoons | Grace |
| Bwana Spoons | Ryan |
| Shane Kramer | Steve |
| Miles Long | Kurt |
| Siira Rieschl | Danny |
| Kathy Fenker | Fake virginity couple |
| J. Salome Milstead | Fake Molly |
| Patrick Hughes | Fake Andrew |
| Sunny Andersen | Fake wedding bride / Theater partygoer |
| Rebekah Sitty | Fake wedding bride |
| Michele Smith | Fake wedding bride |
| Adam Dodds | Fake wedding groom |
| Carl Owens | Fake wedding groom |
| Lynn Struiksma | Fake wedding groom |
| Lars Fox | Banquet speaker |
| Lee Jacobson | Banquet speaker / Blond classmate |
| George Kuchar | Banquet speaker |
| Julie Slinger | Banquet speaker |
| Chad Goslee | Blond classmate |
| Laura Allen | Blond classmate |
| Ruth Jacobson | Homeless person |
| Jello Biafra | Self |
| Kathleen Ritchey | Complaining customer |
| Sunshine Dewitt | Complaining customer |
| Ezra Moore | Complaining customer |
| Ayn Imperato | Complaining customer |
| Mike Miller | Complaining customer |
| Dave Williams | Complaining customer |
| Garry Marshall | Complaining Customer |
| Darryl Daugherty | Complaining customer |
| Anita Correa | Complaining customer |
| Bob Correa | Complaining customer |
| Joseph Matheny | Biker at Funeral (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was primarily filmed using super 8 color reversal film, considered a cheap amateur film stock at the time. Over the years, this unique aesthetic has given the film a cult following.
- The film’s budget was estimated to be around $50,000.
- In its opening weekend, the film earned $3,173.
- The movie refers to another film, “Reefer Madness (1936)” within its script, showing a connection to past cinematic history.
- In a fun play on traditional formatting, the name of the script supervisor is actually upside down in the closing credits of the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8043514
- Longitude: -122.2711639
- Place ID: ChIJA-2qKIt9hYARZ5N1NdUVtHE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oakland, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Victoria Theatre – 2961 16th Street, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7648472
- Longitude: -122.4189444
- Place ID: ChIJfQPGeCN-j4ARdFQj64JNKd0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2961 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
