The movie, “One Desire” was released in the year 1955. The story, directed by Jerry Hopper, pivots around two main characters- an Oklahoma gambler-casino dealer and a saloon dancer who both search for a new life in a Colorado mining town. The main roles are played by Anne Baxter, Rock Hudson, and Julie Adams. This article delves into the filming locations and quirky trivia relating to the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in two prominent locations in California, both being at Universal Studios at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. Specifically, scenes were captured at the general studios and at the Colonial Street, Backlot. The filming commenced on November 18, 1954, and wrapped up within a month, by December 1954.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anne Baxter | Tacey Cromwell |
| Rock Hudson | Clint Saunders |
| Julie Adams | Judith Watrous |
| Carl Benton Reid | Sen. Kenneth A. Watrous |
| Natalie Wood | Seely Dowder |
| William Hopper | ‘Mac’ MacBain |
| Betty Garde | Mrs. O’Dell |
| Barry Curtis | Nugget Saunders |
| Adrienne Marden | Marjorie Huggins |
| Fay Morley | Flo |
| Vici Raaf | Kate |
| Lynn Millan | Bea |
| Smoki Whitfield | Sam |
| Howard Wright | Judge Congin |
| Edward Earle | Mr. Hathaway |
| Joel Allen | Mr. Ribbling (uncredited) |
| Marshall Bradford | Railroad Official (uncredited) |
| Jack Chefe | Bank Customer (uncredited) |
| John Close | George (uncredited) |
| Edmund Cobb | Driver (uncredited) |
| John Daheim | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Alan DeWitt | John (uncredited) |
| Harvey B. Dunn | Lamplighter (uncredited) |
| Ella Ethridge | Churchgoer (uncredited) |
| Hal Forrest | Storekeeper (uncredited) |
| William Forrest | Mr. Wellington |
| Banker (uncredited) | |
| Vera Francis | Hatcheck Girl (uncredited) |
| Terry Frost | Jack |
| Roulette Player (uncredited) | |
| Joe Golbert | Dealer (uncredited) |
| Charles H. Gray | Vernon’s Son (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Gray | Miner (uncredited) |
| Marion Gray | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | Gambling House Extra (uncredited) |
| Don House | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Jane Howard | May (uncredited) |
| Bob Hoy | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Paul Keast | Wyatt (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Gambling House Extra (uncredited) |
| Donald Kerr | Miner (uncredited) |
| Barbara Knudson | Alice (uncredited) |
| Mike Lally | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Paul Levitt | Detective Brogan (uncredited) |
| Mike Mahoney | Bailiff (uncredited) |
| Rory Mallinson | Mr. Gray (uncredited) |
| Rankin Mansfield | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Paul McGuire | Vernon (uncredited) |
| Joseph Mell | Franklin |
| Lamplighter (uncredited) | |
| Harry Mendoza | Card Player (uncredited) |
| Dennis Moore | Miner (uncredited) |
| Donald Moore | Miner (uncredited) |
| Forbes Murray | Man at Party (uncredited) |
| Damian O’Flynn | Fire Chief (uncredited) |
| Steve Pendleton | Customer (uncredited) |
| Mike Ragan | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Charles Sherlock | Miner (uncredited) |
| Clarence Straight | Cop (uncredited) |
| Paul Weber | Businessman (uncredited) |
| Guy Wilkerson | Marshal Coe (uncredited) |
| Mack Williams | Bank Teller (uncredited) |
| Lana Wood | Little Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Rock Hudson and Julie Adams have also worked together in other movies such as “Bright Victory” (1951), “Bend of the River”, “Horizons West”, and “The Lawless Breed” (all released in 1952).
- The movie “Senda torcida”(1963) references “One Desire”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Colonial Street, Backlot, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
