Tom Thumb is a movie from 1958 and tells the story of a tiny boy, Tom, outwitting two thieves who want to profit from his size. The film was shot in several places and starred actors like Russ Tamblyn, Alan Young, and June Thorburn. This write-up covers the movie’s shooting locations and shares some fascinating trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Tom Thumb was mainly filmed in two locations. The first being the MGM British Studios, located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK. The second locale was Hollywood, in Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming started on November 25, 1957.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Russ Tamblyn | Tom Thumb |
| Alan Young | The Lover: Woody |
| June Thorburn | The Lover: Forest Queen |
| Terry-Thomas | The Villain: Ivan |
| Peter Sellers | The Villain: Antony |
| Bernard Miles | The Parent: Jonathan |
| Jessie Matthews | The Parent: Anne |
| Ian Wallace | The Cobbler |
| Peter Butterworth | Kapellmeister |
| Peter Bull | Town Crier |
| Stan Freberg | Yawning Man (voice) |
| Dal McKennon | Con-Fu-Shon (voice) |
| Wallace Bosco | Townsperson at Public Whipping (uncredited) |
| Norman Bowler | 3rd Soldier (uncredited) |
| Victor Brooks | 1st Soldier (uncredited) |
| Ayshea Brough | Girl (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Cains | Villager (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Charters | Pie-seller at Fair (uncredited) |
| Barbara Ferris | Thumbelina (uncredited) |
| Suzanna Leigh | Extra in ‘Dancing Shoes’ Sequence (uncredited) |
| Alf Mangan | Villager (uncredited) |
| Jack May | Townsperson at Fair (uncredited) |
| Alan Meacham | Extra in ‘Dancing Shoes’ Sequence (uncredited) |
| Jack Sharp | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Jack Taylor | 2nd Soldier (uncredited) |
| Johnny Wyne | Drummer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Tom Thumb was released on December 24, 1958, in the UK.
- The movie is 1 hour and 38 minutes long.
- It falls under the Family and Fantasy genres.
- Russ Tamblyn played the title character, Tom Thumb.
- Actors Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers played the thieves.
- The movie was directed by George Pal and was written by Ladislas Fodor, Jacob Grimm, and Wilhelm Grimm.
- The film won an Oscar and received another 5 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.657728
- Longitude: -0.272308
- Place ID: ChIJC16pFisUdkgRHJkvSvMccAE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Borehamwood, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0907315
- Longitude: -118.3266146
- Place ID: ChIJv3lSBAe_woAR5Pq9l2eaevY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
