Nude on the Moon, a movie from 1961, is a comedy-fantasy that unfolds on the moon. This story is about a wealthy rocket engineer who arranges a moon trip and comes across nude ladies living there. The movie headlines Marietta, William Mayer, Lester Brown, etc. This piece explains the filming locations of the movie and other intriguing details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the movie unfolded at two venues in Florida, USA. A part of the filming was carried out at the Coral Castle, located at 28655 S. Dixie Highway in Homestead. The remaining scenes were shot in Coral Gables, a city close to Miami. Unfortunately, exact filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marietta | Cathy / Moon Queen |
| William Mayer | Professor Nichols |
| Lester Brown | Dr. Jeff Huntley |
| Pat Reilly | Moon Doll |
| Ira Magee | Moon Doll |
| Lacey Kelly | Moon Doll |
| Shelby Livingston | Moon Doll |
| Robert W. Kyorimee | Moon Man |
| Joyce M. Geary | Moon Doll |
| Charles Allen | Moon Man |
| Evelyn Burke | Moon Doll |
| Joyce Brooks | Moon Doll |
| Hugh Brooks | Moon Man |
| Mary Lassey | Moon Doll |
| Robert B. Lassey | Moon Child |
| Doris Wishman | Lady in Parking Lot (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The comedy-fantasy film was released in the USA in September 1961.
- The film is directed by Doris Wishman, and the screenplay is written by Jack Caplan and Doris Wishman.
- Some of the lead cast members are Marietta, playing Cathy/Moon Queen, William Mayer as Professor Nichols, and Lester Brown as Dr. Jeff Huntley.
- The film ran for approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.
- The story revolves around Dr. Huntley and Professor Nichols who manage to finalize their moon rocket work due to a surprising inheritance. They find the moon to be a lush green paradise rather than a barren wasteland. They also meet virtually naked telepathic humanoids.
- The movie is also known as “Girls on the Moon”, “Moon Dolls”, “Nature on the Moon”, “Nature Girls on the Moon”, and “Голышом на Луне” in the Soviet Union.
- The movie rolled out with a budget of $20,000.
- An interesting fact about the movie is that when Dr. Huntley and the Professor are on their way to the launch site, they pass by the Variety Theater, showcasing “Hideout in the Sun” – a film that kickstarted Doris Wishman’s filmmaking career.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Coral Castle – 28655 S. Dixie Highway, Homestead, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.5006559
- Longitude: -80.44446219999999
- Place ID: ChIJJTjxenrd2YgRmQ9YjR2nXNw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 28655 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7491968
- Longitude: -80.2635411
- Place ID: ChIJIfoeFI632YgR1qmVRNyTEFE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coral Gables, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
