Merry Andrew is a comedy musical film from 1958. The movie unravels the adventures of an English school teacher who discovers the fun of circus life. Directed by Michael Kidd, the film stars Danny Kaye in the lead, with Pier Angeli, Salvatore Baccaloni, and other notable actors. This article will provide readers with more knowledge about the movie, its filming locations, and interesting behind-the-scenes information.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Merry Andrew was filmed at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios located at 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. The production of the film took place from June 1957 till October 1957.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Danny Kaye | Andrew Larabee |
| Pier Angeli | Selena Gallini |
| Noel Purcell | Matthew Larabee |
| Robert Coote | Dudley Larabee |
| Patricia Cutts | Letitia Fairchild |
| Rex Evans | Gregory Larabee |
| Walter Kingsford | Mr. Fairchild |
| Peter Mamakos | Vittorio Gallini |
| Rhys Williams | Constable |
| Tommy Rall | Giacomo Gallini |
| Eddie Allen | Bandleader (uncredited) |
| Don Anderson | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Eric Anderson | Lookout (uncredited) |
| Richard Anderson | Ugo (uncredited) |
| Larry Arnold | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Lysa Baugher | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Ivan Bell | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Herman Boden | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Iginio Bogino | Bruno (uncredited) |
| Paul Bradley | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Heinie Brock | Clown (uncredited) |
| Don Burnett | Young Circus Man (uncredited) |
| Naomi Childers | Show Spectator (uncredited) |
| Bud Cokes | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Robert Cole | Dancer (uncredited) |
| John Collier | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Gene Coogan | Constable (uncredited) |
| Oliver Cross | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Billy Curtis | Clown (uncredited) |
| Jack Dodds | Dancer (uncredited) |
| John Dodsworth | Lord Elmwood (uncredited) |
| Ken DuMain | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Billy Engle | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Joe Evans | Bandleader (uncredited) |
| Ricky Gonzales | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Herman Hack | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Clive Hodgson | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Kendrick Huxham | Animal Handler (uncredited) |
| Frank Jenks | Bertie (uncredited) |
| Mel Koontz | Lion Tamer (uncredited) |
| Morris Lippert | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Leota Lorraine | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Bert May | Enrico (uncredited) |
| Owen McGiveney | Blodgett (uncredited) |
| Todd Miller | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Kansas Moehring | Horseman (uncredited) |
| Gregor Momdjian | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Forbes Murray | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| William H. O’Brien | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Charles Owens | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Stephen Pearson | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Paul Playdon | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Joe Ploski | Show Spectator (uncredited) |
| Paul Rees | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Waclaw Rekwart | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Rhein | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Robert Robinson | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Buddy Roosevelt | Show Spectator (uncredited) |
| Tony Rosa | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Cosmo Sardo | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Phil Schumacher | Trainer (uncredited) |
| Michael Smith | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Robert Strong | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Hal Taggart | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Carla Wallenda | Aerialist (uncredited) |
| Philip Walters | Schoolboy (uncredited) |
| Harry Wilson | Roustabout (uncredited) |
| Al Wyatt Sr. | Constable (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The term “Merry Andrew” is British slang for a clown.
- There were visible wires in two scenes of the film; during one, Andrew’s ringmaster costume inflates and he rises to the tent’s top, and during another, Selena’s brothers chase Andrew up to the trapeze.
- The film was featured in the documentary “What Comes After the Apocalypse?” in 2016.
- One of the memorable quotes from the film is by Andrew Larabee: “He’s always reminding me that when he was only six months old, he used to change his own diapers.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0177219
- Longitude: -118.4010554
- Place ID: ChIJdz_a2y66woARft2-DvNq-K4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
