“Saddle Tramp” is a movie from 1950 about a careless guy named Chuck Conner who ends up taking care of four kids after their father’s unfortunate death. This movie, directed by Hugo Fregonese and starred by Joel McCrea, Wanda Hendrix, and John Russell, was shot at specific locations in California. In the following sections, we will uncover where exactly the movie was filmed and some interesting backstage details.
Where it Filmed?
The film “Saddle Tramp” was shot at two main locations in California, USA. The first location was Iverson Ranch, located at 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles. The other filming location was Andy Jauregui Ranch on Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Unfortunatly, the exact filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joel McCrea | Chuck Conner |
| Wanda Hendrix | Della |
| John Russell | Rocky |
| John McIntire | Jess Higgins |
| Jeanette Nolan | Ma Higgins |
| Russell Simpson | Pop |
| Ed Begley | Mr. August Hartnagle |
| Jimmy Hunt | Robbie |
| Orley Lindgren | Tommie |
| Gordon Gebert | Johnnie |
| Gregory Moffett | Butch |
| Antonio Moreno | Martinez |
| John Ridgely | Slim |
| Walter Coy | The Stranger |
| Joaquin Garay | Pancho |
| Peter Leeds | Springer |
| Michael Steele | Orvie |
| Paul Picerni | Denver |
| Terry Gilkyson | Author |
| Raymond Bond | Man on Street (uncredited) |
| Victor Cox | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Jim Hayward | Sheriff (uncredited) |
| Thomas Browne Henry | First Doctor (uncredited) |
| Howard Negley | Second Doctor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan played the characters Jess and Ma Higgins in the movie. Interestingly, they were real-life husband and wife.
- There is a noticeable goof in the movie – when the character is asked his name, he replies “Chuck Conners” instead of the correct name, “Chuck Conner”.
- The “Cry of the Wild Goose” soundtrack is one of the most memorable features of the film.
- The film is also known by different names outside the United States. For example, it is called “Le vagabond et les lutins” in France, “Alma solitaria” in Spain, and “Rauhaton länsi” in Finland.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Andy Jauregui Ranch – Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.377791
- Longitude: -118.4936619
- Place ID: EitQbGFjZXJpdGEgQ2FueW9uIFJkLCBTYW50YSBDbGFyaXRhLCBDQSwgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJ4UmkMrOIwoARS6ljnUc065QSFAoSCVPC75rThsKAERYqEt74bQcU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Placerita Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
