Susan Slade is a drama movie from 1961 directed by Delmer Daves. It tells the story of a young woman who hides a secret out-of-wedlock child. The movie features actors like Troy Donahue and Connie Stevens. This article will give more details about the movie’s filming locations, the actors’ roles, and some fun facts related to the movie production.
Where it Filmed?
Susan Slade was filmed at several locations all located in California, USA. These included Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Cypress Point in Pebble Beach, the Old Southern Pacific Train Station, and the city of Monterey. One filming location was not in California, it was on a train named President Cleveland. The fact that all the filming took place on November 10, 1960, adds authenticity to the scenes that depict a Californian vibe.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Troy Donahue | Hoyt Brecker |
| Connie Stevens | Susan Slade |
| Dorothy McGuire | Leah Slade |
| Lloyd Nolan | Roger Slade |
| Brian Aherne | Stanton Corbett |
| Grant Williams | Conn White |
| Natalie Schafer | Marion Corbett |
| Kent Smith | Dr. Fane |
| Bert Convy | Wells Corbett |
| Guy Wilkerson | Slim |
| John A. Alonzo | Engineer (uncredited) |
| Bob Baker | Marionette Operator (uncredited) |
| Alexander Bogle | Horse Trainer (uncredited) |
| Tex Brodus | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Robert Cleaves | Bob (uncredited) |
| David L. Davis | Rogie Slade (uncredited) |
| Joan Dupuis | Betsy (uncredited) |
| Martin Eric | Guard (uncredited) |
| James Peter Farmer | Minister (uncredited) |
| Everett Glass | Mr. White (uncredited) |
| Robert Glover | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Gerald Hamer | White’s Butler (uncredited) |
| Ramsay Hill | John Brecker (uncredited) |
| George Holmes | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Jean Paul King | Steward (uncredited) |
| Miguel Landa | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Fred Marlow | Butler (uncredited) |
| Ron Nyman | Hospital Orderly (uncredited) |
| Norman Stevans | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Captain Topper | Horse (uncredited) |
| Robert Totten | Joe (uncredited) |
| Gisele Verlaine | Nurse (uncredited) |
| John Vick | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Martin Walker | Mailman (uncredited) |
| Maurice Wells | Judge (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on 8 November 1961; its runtime is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
- The main characters are Hoyt Brecker, played by Troy Donahue, Susan Slade, played by Connie Stevens, and Leah Slade, played by Dorothy McGuire.
- While there are a lot of actors involved in Susan Slade, one member of the cast is uncredited. This uncredited role is Captain Topper, who is a horse!
- Captain Topper, a Shetland pony was featured in a scene where Susan rides her birthday horse. The pony was a champion stud that won 17 championships and had 40 blue ribbons.
- The movie’s plot is about Susan Slade, a girl, seeking love and friendship in Monterey. Two men get attracted to her, Hoyt Brecker, a son of a criminal and Wells Corbett, an upper-class man.
- There’s an error in one of the scenes where Susan’s train arrives from San Fransisco at Old Southern Pacific train station in Monterey. Instead of a southbound train, a northbound train to San Francisco is shown.
- The movie was rated PG in Australia, K-16 in Finland, and Not Rated in the United States.
- Susan Slade is also known by a variety of titles in different countries such as Cet Enfant est Mien (in France), Nur Eine Einzige Nacht (in West Germany), and Acı Hatıralar (in Turkey).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.6043144
- Longitude: -121.8927984
- Place ID: ChIJIzBPYxjkjYARAQgTeHGIaSo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Cypress Point, in Pebble Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.5802249
- Longitude: -121.9741049
- Place ID: ChIJ2TGzAxXnjYAR2OyxYHT7j4s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3150 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Monterey, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.6002378
- Longitude: -121.8946761
- Place ID: ChIJkfu1cFLkjYARXj1K2AlJSO4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Monterey, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
