The Long, Long Trailer (1954) Classic Hollywood Old Hollywood Hollywood Couples Hollywood Stars Divas Lucille Ball in the movie The Long, Long Trailer. One of the key producers of B-movies, Herman Cohen, died June 2nd at the age of 76. The working titles of this film were The Difference and The Persuader. (road scenes), Stage 12, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Privacy Policy At the time The Long, Long Trailer was made, the husband-and-wife team of Lucille Ball and Arnaz were the producers and stars of the country's most popular television comedy, I Love Lucy (CBS, 1951-57). Nicholas Collini (Desi Arnaz) has to travel for his job as an engineer -- so his fiance, Tacy (Lucille Ball), suggests that rather than buy a house after their wedding, they invest in a motor home so they can see the country together. they had no idea how much could go wrong. Back in the rainy trailer park, Nick tells Tewitt that after he and Tacy drove down the mountain without speaking, he unhooked the car and drove away. She was married in 1936 and adopted the last name of her husband, cinematographer and later director Harry Hasso. Dont worry, it wont take long. Coming Soon. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". By Michael T. Toole, SIGNE HASSO, 1910-2002 Arnaz made a $25,000 bet with the studio that the movie would make more money than the current highest-grossing comedy at that time (Father of the Bride, starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor and also directed by Vincente Minnelli). The film is scheduled for a DVD release with a Cohen commentary from VCI Entertainment.) Cohen's later movies included a spaghetti Western and Joan Crawford's final acting role Trog (1970). Originally shot on Ansco Color film stock (a relatively unpopular format that was a favorite of director Vincente Minnelli for its speed and color reproduction), The Long, Long Trailer is chock full of picturesque locations including California's Pines to Palms Scenic Byway and Yosemite National Park. All that changed when Billy Wilder cast him in the key role as Jack Lemmon's bemused but caring neighbor, Dr. Dreyfuss in The Apartment (1960). This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. Coming Soon. Same model as the one in the movie, "The Long, Long, Trailer" The film is referenced in the They Might Be Giants song "Everything Right Is Wrong Again" which contains the lyrics "Everything right is wrong again / Just like in The Long, Long Trailer / All the dishes got broken / The car kept driving / And nobody would stop to save her". Click on track TIME for MP3 sound clip. All rights reserved. By 1951 he was working as a producer's assistant on low-budget independent films, mostly for Realart Pictures run by another Detroit native Jack Broder. Nick and Tacy return to the open highway, and soon come to enjoy domestic life in their trailer. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. He has been with The Times since 2001 and has run our Company Town since 2016. He provided the irresistibly catchy title song (with lyrics by Sammy Cahn), sung in the film by The Ames Brothers as well as by Desi Arnaz, and magical, impressionistic scoring for the angel's appearances. 19, Its Miami of the West, said Don Tardino, producer of the TV series, a spin-off of the original hit show about a south Florida team of forensic investigators. presses against the demands of the community. According to MGM records the film earned $3,978,000 in the US and Canada and $1,007,000 elsewhere, resulting in a profit of $3,550,000.[1]. CSI: Miami producers visit south Florida twice a year to shoot aerial video of Miami and environs that are seen in the show, but virtually all exterior scenes are filmed in Long Beach. Kruschen was born on March 20, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Kruschen was soon doing voice characterizations on popular network programs such as Dragnet, The Danny Thomas Show and Sam Spade. Released by Special Arrangement With Turner Classic Movies Music. As Nicholas Collini takes a new job as a civil engineer, his new bride Tacy comes up with an idea to buy a trailer to travel around the USA to various work projects on which Nicky is employed, as well as to save money that would otherwise be spent on a house. Actress Signe Hasso died June 7th at the age of 91. But Tacy feels they are throwing away precious memories of their honeymoon, and decides to keep them hidden, so Nicky won't find them. The roles offered steady work, but not much critical recognition. Almost all of the monaural score is included (some minor cues had to be omitted due to deterioration), including outtakes. In 1972, the king of Sweden decorated Hasso for her work. They later make up, and Tacy proposes that she simplify their life by starting to prepare their dinner before they stop for the night. Starring a then-unknown Michael Landon (under personal contract to Cohen who later tore it up so Landon could appear in Bonanza), the film was made for $100,000 but in just a few months grossed over $2 million. Nick and Tacy get married and leave on their honeymoon, although Nick finds driving with the forty-foot, three-ton trailer nerve-wracking. It wasn't until they turned to television in 1951 that the couple became superstars on the small screen. Hasso was born on August 15, 1910 in Stockholm, Sweden and began acting on stage at the age of 13. (12 reels), Here are a number of Behind-the-Scenes photos taken during production of, 8,612ft Nick describes how the trailer came to blight his life: Two months earlier, in Los Angeles, Nick laughs uproariously when his fiance Tacy proposes buying a trailer, but she tearfully insists that a trailer would be the only way for them to have their own home while Nick travels on business. Soon Tacy wants to learn how to drive the car, but after being constantly criticized by Nicky about her driving skills, Tacy gets out and jumps in the back, furious. One day, Tacy insists on doing the driving, which leads to the couple's first big fight. Los Angeles opening: 17 Feb 1954; New York opening: 18 Feb 1954. Many of the scenes were filmed in . Tacy also hopes to haul the trailer themselves to Nicky's new place of work in Colorado, as part of their honeymoon trip to the Sierra Nevada mountains. A 1953, romantic comedy. Filming wrapped on July 12. of the couple's successful run on television. Released in United States February 17, 1991 (Shown at Pacific Film Archive (Idependent Group: The Aesthetics of Plenty) in Berkeley, CA February 17, 1991.). When Nicky is taking a shower in the trailer, on two different occasions you can see the beige colored towel that is wrapped around his waist. The new car used to tow the trailer is a 1953 Mercury Monterey convertible with a 125 HP flathead V8 engine. and this clip is from The Long, Long Trailer. A modern biography of Ball stated that Arnaz and his production executive, Martin Leeds, bet Loews executive Benjamin Thau $50,000 that The Long, Long Trailer would outgross M-G-M's 1950 hit Father of the Bride (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1941-50). Nicky!" It became a moneymaker for M-G-M as well as a comedy classic. During the 1952-53 season, Lucy's second pregnancy and the birth of their son Desi, Jr., had been incorporated into the storyline. She appeared in high-profile thrillers like Crisis (1950), several made-for-TV movies, a few European productions and even the cult murder mystery, Bert Gordon's Picture Mommy Dead (1966). The distinct Lincoln grille is clearly evident in a shot as the car rounds a curve. The film stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. See About archive blog posts. The Collinis nervously begin the hair-raising ride up the steep, narrow mountain road. By Michael T. Toole . The Long, Long Trailer Photos View All Photos Movie Info Nicholas Collini (Desi Arnaz) has to travel for his job as an engineer -- so his fiance, Tacy (Lucille Ball), suggests that rather. Filming Location Matching "Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending) View Mode: Compact | Detailed 1-50 of 387 titles. (The original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation series is still made at Universal Studios, and CSI: New York films at CBS Studios in Studio City). 7 biggest mistakes in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, The 20 biggest mistakes in The Wizard of Oz, 40 biggest mistakes in The Big Bang Theory, 6 Cool things you've never noticed in movies, The biggest mistakes in the Harry Potter movies, 25 mistakes you never noticed in great movies, 7 mistakes in Beetlejuice you never spotted. Millions of I Love Lucy fans agreed - they made The Long, Long Trailer one of 1954's biggest hits. By Lang Thompson, - The story is also predictable, but it's cool to see a movie with Lucy and Ricky. Continuity mistake: After Tacy and Nicky have gone to Tacy's family with the long, long trailer, Nicky tries to park the thing in the family's driveway, breaking things and knocking things over. Cohen also made several films in England including The Headless Ghost (1959) and the cult favorite Konga (1961) where Cohen even paid RKO $25,000 for the rights to use the title King Kong in publicity for his own film. 2023 Cond Nast. Screen Reader Users: The complete stereo score is included as well as the Lucy and Desi song (also presented in an unused orchestration) and Desi's vocals for a comedy sequence in which he sings a kind of faux-Italian opera. Cohen served in the Marine Corps (several articles incorrectly say the Army) before becoming a publicist at Columbia Pictures. Eventually they arrive at the Breeze Bay Trailer Park, but as Nick attempts to carry Tacy over the threshold of their trailer, they are beset by meddling neighbors who think that Tacy has injured her ankle. Please reference Error Code 2121 when contacting customer service. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. (One TCM writer remembers Horrors of the Black Museum turning up in a small Alabama town in the early 70s, over a decade after its initial release. Visible crew/equipment: When the long, long trailer drives by, on its way up the steep, steep mountain, you can easily seen a camera man reflected in the trailer. According to February 1954 news items, the couple received a $250,000 fee for appearing in the film. Long, Long Trailer, The (1954) -- (Movie Clip) In The Wild-erness, Feb Meanwhile, back at MGM, the same team that had made Father of the Bride (1950), and its sequel, Father's Little Dividend (1951) - producer Pandro Berman, director Vincente Minnelli, and screenwriters Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett - had another domestic comedy in the works. With his gift for dialects (he was most adept at playing ethnic types like Greeks, Yiddish or Italians - a skill finely honed in his radio days), Kruschen was a natural for the movies and soon made his film debut with a small role in the Betty Hutton comedy Red, Hot and Blue (1949). According to Feb 1954 news items, the couple received a $250,000 fee for appearing in the film. Nicky! 1954, Los Angeles opening: 17 Feb 1954; New York opening: 18 Feb 1954, Yosemite National Park, California, United States, 8,612ft Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz live slaphappily ever after as newlyweds honeymooning in The Long, Long Trailer, breezily directed by Vincente Minnelli. Opening scenes were shot on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stage 12, the same location at which Arnaz played his first film scene in Bataan, eleven years before. The very long trailer used in the film was a 36-foot Redman New Moon model which could barely be turned around the sharp mountain curves featured in the movie. The CSI: Miami production crew can often be found filming on the beaches, around the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Long Beach Performing Arts Center and in the upscale Naples community, with its multimillion-dollar waterfront homes. Nick describes how the trailer came to blight his life: Two months earlier, in Los Angeles, Nick laughs uproariously when his fiance Tacy proposes buying a trailer, but she tearfully insists that a trailer would be the only way for them to have their own home while Nick travels on business. Late that night, the neighbors finally leave, and the overbearing Mrs. Hittaway tells Nick she has given his wife a sleeping pill. Nicky!" Separate from membership, this is to get updates about mistakes in recent releases. At one point, Tacy's uncle yells to Nicky - but he distinctly calls him "Ricky.". AFI champions progress in visual storytelling to empower storytellers, inspire story lovers and further the limitless power of the moving image. According to a modern source, Desi Arnaz sought the film rights to the novel The Long, Long Trailer in May 1952, but was outbid by M-G-M. A 22 Jan 1953 item in HR's "Rambling Reporter" column reported that M-G-M was talking with William Holden about a role in the film. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. However it was her portrayal of Ronald Colman's wife in the Oscar-favorite A Double Life that solidified her fame. Nicky! Closed captioning. to different locations across the country. The following day, Nick tells Tacy he has received a cash offer for the trailer, but she refuses to consider selling it. Purchase The Long, Long Trailer on digital and stream instantly or download offline. 2. In the 1980s Cohen ran a company, Cobra Media, that distributed some films and licensed material such as Teenage Werewolf to Landon for use in one of his Highway to Heaven episodes. As they approach their final destination in Colorado, Nick tells Tacy they must lighten their load before tackling the 8,000-foot ascent. (road scenes), Treasure Island Mobile Home Park, Laguna Beach, California, USA, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA, Whitney Portal Road, Lone Pine Creek Canyon, Lone Pine, California, USA, Pines to Palms Scenic Byway, State Route 74, Palm Desert, California, USA We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. When the group disappears down the alley, Wolfe chases after his target, who clambers over a metal gate and into an apartment complex in Miamis Little Havana. She was best-known for starring in A Double Life (1947) but played numerous Europeans in films during the 1940s. He was justly rewarded with an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor. Kruschen would later find fame toward the end of his career when he was cast as Papa Papadapolis in the hit sitcom Webster (1985-1987) and would show pleasant variations of the "kindly old codger" throughout the remainder of his career - like his final role in the romantic comedy 'Til There Was You (1997). Although she'd had some starring roles, she was usually cast as the wisecracking pal of the leading lady, or the foil for such actors as Red Skelton. They have been joined by NCIS: Los Angeles, Medium, Criminal Minds and Foxs Glee, which features scenes at Cabrillo High School even though the musical comedy is set in Lima, Ohio. Nicky wants to save up money for a house, but Tacy dreams of starting off with their own home on wheels--a tra. But Tacy is still determined to keep the trailer, and refuses to sell it. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. The Collinis nervously begin the hair-raising ride up the steep, narrow mountain road. The trailer used in the film is the 1953 36-foot Redman New Moon model, which sold for US$5,345 (equivalent to $54,135 in 2021). However, Tacy's first attempt to cook an elaborate meal in the trailer while Nick is driving is a messy disaster. she accidentally slips in a "Ricky". Afterwards, Nicky decides to take an offer on the trailer, hoping he and Tacy can move into an actual house. Ricky! Addresses are not passed on to any third party, and are used solely for direct communication from this site. Ten years later made her first film appearance as Signe Larsson. He may have not been a household name, yet his career consisted of over seventy-five films, spanned over six decades, and displayed a strong versatility in playing either dramatic or comic roles with equal effectiveness. Riding high on the popularity of "I Love Lucy," this film is essentially Lucy and Ricky on the road, "disguised" as Nicki and Tacy. Nick urges Tewitt to avoid such a purchase for the sake of his marriage, adding that he has been searching for his own wife for the past three days. As they approach their final destination in Colorado, Nick tells Tacy they must lighten their load before tackling the 8,000-foot ascent. Overview; Details "I Love Lucy" co-stars and real-life husband-and-wife team Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz star in this hilarious adaptation of Clinton Twiss's novel, following the high jinks of a newlywed couple who spend their honeymoon in a trailer. Portions of the film were shot on location in Yosemite National Park, CA. Kruschen was born on March 20, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Finally, when they reach the top of the 8,000 feet (2,400m) mountain, the trailer falls over again, weighed down by all of the possessions. Liner notes are by Lukas Kendall. It was released as a single disc and as a part of a 3-DVD set featuring two other Ball/Arnaz movies, Forever, Darling and Too Many Girls. Nicholas Collini, - Thanks to IMDb, I never realized Vincente Minnelli directed this film! Emory Parnell has a small, uncredited role as a policeman. A brief stint at RKO didn't lead to any more promising film parts so Hasso concentrated on her stage career in New York City. Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDeSubscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6hSubscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUnLike us on FACEB. When Tacy returns to the park, Nick goes to see her, but she greets him coolly. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. Technical Specs Duration 1h 36m Sound Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color Color (Anscocolor) Film Length 8,612ft (12 reels) All in nova scotia around halifax. Nicholas Carlos Collini: It's a fine thing when you come home to your home and your home is gone! The son of a watchmaker who later set up shop in Hollywood, he was performing in an operetta at Hollywood high school when a talent scout for CBS radio discovered him. According to Turner Classic Movies' host, Robert Osborne, the studio was not sure if this film would be a success because it was thought people would not pay money to see Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in a movie when they could watch the couple on television for free (I Love Lucy). Tacy shows Nick a brochure for the fully furnished "Bungalette" model and says a honeymoon in a trailer would be very romantic. A title card then appears, reading "November 25, 1975, Philadelphia." Filming Dates (1) Filming Locations Edit Mel's Drive-in - 140 South Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, California, USA (demolished) 22 of 22 found this interesting KRE-AM Transmitter Site, Berkeley, California, USA (Wolfman Jack's station) 17 of 17 found this interesting Concord, California, USA (airport) 11 of 11 found this interesting Back in the rainy trailer park, Nick tells Tewitt that after he and Tacy drove down the mountain without speaking, he unhooked the car and drove away. Screenplay: Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich, based on the novel by Clinton Twiss Tewitt encourages him to apologize, but Nick stubbornly blames Tacy for everything. Side trim gives it away too. By making them honeymooners, and making the husband Latin and the wife wacky, the script was perfect for the king and queen of television. Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons, Edward Carfagno Before the opening cast and >>, The following dedication appears in the opening credits: For nearly forty years this story has given faithful service to the Young in Heart; and Time has been powerless to >>, The films title card is preceded by the statement: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Afterward, a prologue reads: It is a period of >>. The following afternoon, Tacy attempts to cook dinner while Nicky drives, hoping to have dinner ready once he parks the trailer at their next stop. Loew's Inc. Country United States Location Yosemite National Park, California, United States Screenplay Information Based on the novel The Long, Long Trailer by Clinton Twiss (New York, 1951). His death in April this year may have gone largely unnoticed by the movie-going public, but for those of us who treasure the art of the character player, Kruschen's passing was a loss that is fortunately compensated by his strong body of work that will be enjoyed for fans of the late show for many years to come. He was the definitive, "I can't quite remember the name, but I remember the face" character player who enlivened many films with his robust frame, cherubic face and infectious smile. (One TCM writer remembers Horrors of the Black Museum turning up in a small Alabama town in the early 70s, over a decade after its initial release. Nick describes how the trailer came to blight his life: Two months earlier, in Los Angeles, Nick laughs uproariously when his fiance Tacy proposes buying a trailer, but she tearfully insists that a trailer would be the only way for them to have their own home while Nick travels on business. ALSO if you Buy 2 Tickets, Get 1 Free using the code FASTFAM at checkout. Kruschen's early career is peppered with a variety of roles like a comical gangster in both Abbott & Costello Go to Mars (1953) and Money from Home (1953) starring Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin; a hard-nosed police detective in Confidence Girl (1952) and Julie (1956), an underrated Doris Day thriller; or doomed victims to alien prey in Sci-fi cult classics: the 1953 version of War of the Worlds (fans remember him as Salvatore, one of the first earthlings to be killed by the invading Martians) and The Angry Red Planet (1959). ", Released in United States February 17, 1991, Released in United States Winter February 1954. The Long, Long Trailer 1954 Approved 1 h 36 m IMDb RATING 6.9 /10 5.1K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 3:08 1 Video 16 Photos Comedy Romance Nicky and Tacy are going to be married. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. The Long, Long Trailer ( 1954) 95-96 mins | Comedy | 19 February 1954 Cast: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Marjorie Main [ More ] Director: Vincente Minnelli Writers: Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich Producer: Pandro S. Berman Cinematographer: Robert Surtees Editor: Ferris Webster Production Designers: Cedric Gibbons, Edward Carfagno Production Company: Ten years later made her first film appearance as Signe Larsson. Jack Kruschen (1922-2002) According to Feb 1954 news items, the couple received a $250,000 fee for appearing in the film. After barely surviving their perilous trip, Nick discovers the rocks in the trailer and begins hurling them over the side of the mountain, despite Tacy's screams of protest. By 1951 he was working as a producer's assistant on low-budget independent films, mostly for Realart Pictures run by another Detroit native Jack Broder. Nick buys a new car and has it modified for hauling a trailer, and the mechanic gives the inexperienced Nick a quick lesson in driving with a trailer. As the man who observes the steady stream of women in and out of Lemmon's apartment and the one who saves Shirley MacLaine from a drug overdose, Kruschen offered a wonderful performance - viewing his neighbor's proceedings with a jaundiced eye, yet never letting his disdain overtake his humor and humanity. Early in the trip, after being swamped by friendly trailer park neighbors their first night, Tacy decides to camp back in the woods the next night. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli and features first-class slapstick as well as fine characterizations and location photography. [4], The dangerous mountain highway featured is Whitney Portal Road, which leads up to Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. The couple was as big at the box office as they were in the Nielsen ratings. To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories, To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. The trailer, a 1953 New Moon, used in the film is 32 feet in length and weighed more than 3 tons total. On a rainy night, Nicholas Carlos Collini arrives at the Laramie Trailer Park in Colorado and pounds on the door of his trailer before noticing the "for sale" sign. The salesman recommends that they have the trailer professionally moved to Colorado, where a job awaits Nick, but Tacy insists that pulling it themselves would be much more fun. American Film Institute 2021 North Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027-1657. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Cohen was a Detroit native, born August 27, 1927. Gladiator (2000) Shown at Pacific Film Archive (Idependent Group: The Aesthetics of Plenty) in Berkeley, CA February 17, 1991. Tewitt: Nope.Nicholas Collini: Then take my advice: don't buy a trailer. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli and features first-class slapstick as well as fine characterizations and location photography. By what name was The Long, Long Trailer (1954) officially released in India in English? After stints at the St. Petersburg Times and the Orlando Sentinel in Florida, Verrier joined the paper as a reporter, and for many years covered all aspects of the entertainment industry before turning to editing. All that changed when Billy Wilder cast him in the key role as Jack Lemmon's bemused but caring neighbor, Dr. Dreyfuss in The Apartment (1960). The Long, Long Trailer is a 1954 American Anscocolor road comedy film based on a novel of the same name written by Clinton Twiss in 1951 about a couple who buy a new travel trailer home and spend a year traveling across the United States.[3]. They quickly find that the interior of a. Other scenes were shot on the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway (State Route 74) in Palm Desert, California.[5]. We always seem to have something interesting to shoot., Porn studio among top ten busiest film sites, LAUSD puts celebrity chef Jamie Oliver on no-film diet, Iowa film tax credit program racked by scandal, New Mexico Gov. Crime-scene investigator Ryan Wolfe peers around the corner of a building, spying on an ex-con and some neighborhood toughs. According to the biography, Arnaz won the bet, and he and Ball ended up with a total salary of $300,000. Producer: Pandro S. Berman When he returns the next morning, as Stacy is supposedly getting rid of all the rocks, jams, etc., he is wearing a blue jacket. by Margarita Landazuri, Jack Kruschen (1922-2002) Design and text 1996 - 2023 Jon Sandys. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. But I insisted these were different parts, and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz could make the picture hilarious." which has the same tickets as our Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com websites. (12 reels), In 1953, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were America's favorite married couple, thanks to the huge success of their television series, I Love Lucy. Continuity mistake: When Nicky leaves the trailer the night before the long haul up the mountain, he is wearing a brown leather jacket. But I insisted these were different parts, and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz could make the picture hilarious." 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