“Ten Thousand Bedrooms” is a film released in 1957, a comedy-musical based in the United States. It tells the tale of an American hotel tycoon, portrayed by Dean Martin, who falls in love with a young Italian woman, played by Anna Maria Alberghetti, while buying a hotel in Rome. Interesting aspects of the movies including filming locations, the characters, and some backstage facts make the movie a captivating one.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Ten Thousand Bedrooms” was filmed in Rome, Lazio, Italy. The filming commenced on the 10th of September, 1956. The choice of this unique location adds to the charm and appeal of the film.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dean Martin | Ray Hunter |
| Anna Maria Alberghetti | Nina Martelli |
| Eva Bartok | Maria Martelli |
| Dewey Martin | Mike Clark Jr. |
| Walter Slezak | Papa Vittorio Martelli |
| Paul Henreid | Anton |
| Jules Munshin | Arthur |
| Marcel Dalio | Vittorio Cisini |
| Evelyn Varden | Countess Alzani |
| Lisa Montell | Diana Martelli |
| Lisa Gaye | Ana Martelli |
| John Archer | Bob Dudley |
| Dean Jones | Dan |
| Richard Alameda | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Robert Argent | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Frank Arnold | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jeanne Baird | Chicago Operator (uncredited) |
| Brandon Beach | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Paul Bradley | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| George Calliga | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Lilyan Chauvin | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jack Chefe | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Audrey Conti | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Franco Corsaro | Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| Henry Dar Boggia | Assistant Hotel Manager (uncredited) |
| Angelo De Meo | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Valentin de Vargas | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Don Dillaway | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Franklyn Farnum | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Adolph Faylauer | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Gibson | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Gilbert | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| James Gonzalez | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Phyllis Graffeo | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Gray | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
| Mack Gray | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Jean Heremans | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Bill Hickman | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Jean Hidey | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Shep Houghton | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Sid Kane | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Kenner G. Kemp | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Perk Lazelle | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Carl M. Leviness | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Frank Leyva | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Saverio LoMedico | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jerry Martin | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Wanda McKay | New York Operator (uncredited) |
| Harold Miller | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Ernesto Molinari | Workman (uncredited) |
| Gordon Morehouse | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Leo Mostovoy | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Sol Murgi | Hotel Worker (uncredited) |
| Forbes Murray | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| George Nardelli | Hotel Worker (uncredited) |
| Frank Nechero | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ron Nyman | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Monty O’Grady | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Nestor Paiva | Alfredo – the Jeweler (uncredited) |
| Manuel París | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dario Piazza | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Joe Ploski | Chef (uncredited) |
| Murray Pollack | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Fred Rapport | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Francis Ravel | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Paul Ravel | Hotel Worker (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Ridgway | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Benny Rubin | The Waiter (uncredited) |
| Cosmo Sardo | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Scott Seaton | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bernard Sell | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Dori Simmons | San Francisco Operator (uncredited) |
| Ann Staunton | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Norman Stevans | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bert Stevens | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Hal Taggart | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Danny Truppi | Workman (uncredited) |
| Renata Vanni | Maid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- This movie was Dean Martin’s first film without his usual co-actor, Jerry Lewis.
- The film was referenced in another production titled “Dean Martin” released in 1999.
- A notable quote from the film is by Papa Vittorio Martelli, who says “Mr Hunter what kind of joke are you joking – you went out for dinner with Maria and come back with Nina.”
- The song “Rock Around The Clock” is part of the film’s soundtracks.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
