and the The end credits include a statement thanking the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, for permission to photograph scenes there. Thoraxe474 7 yr. ago. which has the same tickets as our Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com websites. on what happens to be their wedding night. 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. Tewitt: About 31 years.Nicholas Collini: Have many fights?Mr. Kruschen was soon doing voice characterizations on popular network programs such as Dragnet, The Danny Thomas Show and Sam Spade. 1954: 'The Long, Long Trailer' The actress is distracted on the set of director Vincente Minnelli's film by a golden retriever. In 1972, the king of Sweden decorated Hasso for her work. and impending doom that runs throughout the film. The Long, Long Trailer English audio Unrated CC Buy or rent Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz live slaphappily ever after as newlyweds honeymooning in The Long, Long Trailer, breezily directed by. 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). The trailer, a 1953 New Moon, used in the film is 32 feet in length and weighed more than 3 tons total. 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). Soon Cohen was producing his own movies, including Westerns and mysteries, until hitting big with the famous I Was a Teenage Werewolf. In his memoir, director Vincente Minnelli quoted producer Pandro S. Berman as saying that the studio initially was unenthusiastic about signing the famous couple: "[M-G-M] subscribed to the theory that the audience wouldn't pay to see actors they could get at home for free. The new car used to tow the trailer is a 1953 Mercury Monterey convertible with a 125 HP flathead V8 engine. [6] of the couple's successful run on television. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were two of the world's most famous celebrities in the 1950s, having parlayed their respective talents in movies and music into the groundbreaking TV sitcom, I Love Lucy. Now don't you worry about your little wife. (00:40:22), Continuity mistake: In the part where Tacy and Nicky have just had their big fight and Tacy is sleeping on the couch; you hear all of the train and gun sounds and Tacy jumps up to run to the bedroom shouting, "Nicky! They attend a trailer show and look at the Bungalette, which turns out to be disappointingly small. The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The working titles of this film were The Difference and The Persuader. 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 >>. Ten years later made her first film appearance as Signe Larsson. It goes awry, as the trailer moves and rocks, causing the dinner to be ruined and Tacy getting severely bruised. The story is also predictable, but it's cool to see a movie with Lucy and Ricky. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli and features first-class slapstick as well as fine characterizations and location photography. Tacy shows Nick a brochure for the fully furnished "Bungalette" model and says a honeymoon in a trailer would be very romantic.
In the park manager's office, Nick meets Mr. Tewitt, who is thinking of buying a trailer. Nicky wants to save up money for a house, but Tacy dreams of starting off with their own home on wheels--a trailer. A 16 Jul 1953 "Rambling Reporter" column in HR claimed that Ball and Arnaz requested that the film prominently display a package of Philip Morris cigarettes--their television sponsor--and chidingly referred to their production company, Desilu, as "Desiloot Productions.". But Tacy feels they are throwing away precious memories of their honeymoon, and decides to keep them hidden, so Nicky won't find them. As a bonus, this CD includes the 45rpm single Desi Arnaz recorded with his orchestra of "Forever, Darling" (backed by "The Straw Hat Song") and released on MGM Records. Cohen's later movies included a spaghetti Western and Joan Crawford's final acting role Trog (1970). Two years later, Desi Arnaz produced Forever, Darling through "Zanra Productions" (Arnaz spelled backwards), distributed by M-G-M. Lucy and Desi star as a couple whose marriage flouders and is saved by a guardian angel played by James Mason. He was justly rewarded with an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor. After a dozen Swedish films, Hasso moved to Hollywood in 1940 where her first screen appearance was an uncredited role in Journey for Margaret (1942). Millions of I Love Lucy fans agreed - they made The Long, Long Trailer one of 1954's biggest hits. (00:40:22) Continuity mistake: In the part where Tacy and Nicky have just had their big fight and Tacy is sleeping on the couch; you hear all of the train and gun sounds . Critics may have grumbled that "Tacy" and "Nicky" were just Lucy and Ricky on wheels, but they had to admit that nobody was better at slapstick farce than Ball, and nobody played exasperated hubby better than Arnaz. 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. Terms and Policies And the film has retained a cult following to this day thanks to such hilarious scenes as Lucy trying to make dinner in the trailer's kitchenette while Desi maneuvers a hazardous road or the sequence where Lucy's obsessive rock collecting pushes Desi over the edge - literally. Cohen's later movies included a spaghetti Western and Joan Crawford's final acting role Trog (1970). Riding high on the popularity of "I Love Lucy," this film is essentially Lucy and Ricky on the road, "disguised" as Nicki and Tacy. Filming Location Matching "Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending) View Mode: Compact | Detailed 1-50 of 387 titles. She was married in 1936 and adopted the last name of her husband, cinematographer and later director Harry Hasso. However it was her portrayal of Ronald Colman's wife in the Oscar-favorite A Double Life that solidified her fame. In the park manager's office, Nick meets Mr. Tewitt, who is thinking of buying a trailer. He oversees the Company Town coverage while working to guide and edit investigative and enterprise reporting across the entertainment team, collaborating with writers and editors from all departments. This movie is funny for the most part, but some of the jokes (like the title suggests) go too long, so they're not that funny. So her shout sounds like this: "Nicky! Nicky attempts to apologize, but doesn't know where to start and instead leaves. To view this content, please use one of the following compatible browsers: Life on the road isn't what it's cracked up to be when a honeymooning couple invests in an oversized motor home. Other scenes were shot on the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway (State Route 74) in Palm Desert, California.[5]. Cohen served in the Marine Corps (several articles incorrectly say the Army) before becoming a publicist at Columbia Pictures. His name was Jack Kruschen, a superb performer who died on April 2, 2002 at the age of 80, leaving behind a strong body of work that was impressive as any character actor of his generation. Her final appearance was in a 2001 documentary about Greta Garbo. All rights reserved. Like most producers, his name wasn't generally known outside the industry or the realms of film buffs but most people never forget the titles of his films: I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), Horrors of the Black Museum (1959) and the not-quite-immortal Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952). This CD will be a delight for Desi and Lucy fans, as well as Golden Age aficionados who rarely get a chance to hear this kind of suave comedy scoring. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Director Alexander Hall Writer Helen Deutsch Stars Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz James Mason See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video rent/buy from $2.99 Richard Brody on Vincente Minnelli's The Long, Long Trailer (1953). Nicky!". She was best-known for starring in A Double Life (1947) but played numerous Europeans in films during the 1940s. 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 At that time, studios were trying desperately to lure audiences away from the television and into theaters. 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. The Long, Long Trailer (1954) was based on a non-fiction book about a middle-aged couple who spent a year traveling cross-country in a mobile home. He starts to drive away, but Tacy runs after him, and the couple blurt out their apologies before returning to their trailer. When Nicky and Tacy acquire their trailer. Nick and Tacy return to the open highway, and soon come to enjoy domestic life in their trailer. 2019 AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE. 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. Dont worry, it wont take long. Regal Tewitt: Nope.Nicholas Collini: Then take my advice: don't buy a trailer. The Collinis nervously begin the hair-raising ride up the steep, narrow mountain road. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Nicky!" 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. According to the biography, Arnaz won the bet, and he and Ball ended up with a total salary of $300,000. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. and this clip is from The Long, Long Trailer. ALSO if you Buy 2 Tickets, Get 1 Free using the code FASTFAM at checkout. Design and text 1996 - 2023 Jon Sandys. 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. Nicky! ", Released in United States February 17, 1991, Released in United States Winter February 1954. Her final appearance was in a 2001 documentary about Greta Garbo. At one point, Tacy's uncle yells to Nicky - but he distinctly calls him "Ricky.". Nicky and Tacy are going to be married. 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. Buy one participating product from Delsym and get a $6 Vudu promo code. But the honeymoon trip, as well as happenings leading up to it, rapidly becomes a series of disasters. Cohen was a Detroit native, born August 27, 1927. Subscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDeSubscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6hSubscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUnLike us on FACEB. Moreover, fans of this movie appreciated all the characters as well. 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