“Miss Sadie Thompson” is a movie from 1953 directed by Curtis Bernhardt. The film stars Rita Hayworth, José Ferrer, and Aldo Ray. It follows the story of a former prostitute and a self-righteous missionary man. The film offers an opportunity to learn more about not just the storyline, but also about where it was filmed, when it was filmed, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie “Miss Sadie Thompson” took place in the USA, specifically in Kaua’i and Hanalei Bay, both in Hawaii. The film production was carried on during a small window of time, specifically from May 1953 to May 1953.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rita Hayworth | Sadie Thompson |
| Aldo Ray | Sgt. Phil O’Hara |
| Russell Collins | Dr. Robert MacPhail |
| Diosa Costello | Ameena Horn |
| Harry Bellaver | Joe Horn |
| Wilton Graff | Governor |
| Peggy Converse | Mrs. Margaret Davidson |
| Henry Slate | Pvt. Griggs |
| Rudy Bond | Pvt. Hodges |
| Frances Morris | Mrs. MacPhail |
| Robert Anderson | Dispatcher (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Bartilet | Child (uncredited) |
| Clifford Botelho | Child (uncredited) |
| Erlynn Mary Botelho | Child (uncredited) |
| George Bruggeman | Marine (uncredited) |
| Eduardo Cansino Jr. | Marine (uncredited) |
| Donald Chaffin | Marine (uncredited) |
| Peter Chong | Chung (uncredited) |
| Johnny Duncan | Marine (uncredited) |
| Jo Ann Greer | Sadie Thompson (uncredited) (singingVoice) |
| John Grossett | Preacher (uncredited) |
| Ben Harris | Marine (uncredited) |
| Harold ‘Tommy’ Hart | Marine (uncredited) |
| Charles Horvath | Marine (uncredited) |
| Ted Jordan | Marine (uncredited) |
| Al Kikume | Governor’s Native Secretary (uncredited) |
| Freddie Letuli | Native Messenger (uncredited) |
| Joe McCabe | Native (uncredited) |
| Dennis Medieros | Child (uncredited) |
| Ted Pavelec | Marine (uncredited) |
| Frank Stanlow | Marine (uncredited) |
| Billy Varga | Marine (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was nominated for 1 Oscar and had 1 more nomination.
- Rita Hayworth played the character Sadie Thompson, José Ferrer played Alfred Davidson and Aldo Ray played Sgt. Phil O’Hara in the film.
- Robert Osborne, host for Turner Classic Movies, considers Rita Hayworth as “the definitive” Sadie Thompson. Thus, this is a personal favorite of his.
- During one of the scenes, there is a noticeable continuity error, specifically when Sergeant O’Hara’s shirt goes from being wet with sweat in the radio tent to inexplicably dry as he exits.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kaua’i, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 22.0964396
- Longitude: -159.5261238
- Place ID: ChIJR7CeJbsEB3wRijctofUaMvY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kauai, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 22.2090776
- Longitude: -159.5067583
- Place ID: ChIJYwXuuZT6BnwRv1N10g-vo9Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hanalei Bay, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 22.2090776
- Longitude: -159.5067583
- Place ID: ChIJYwXuuZT6BnwRv1N10g-vo9Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hanalei Bay, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
