The birth of "Little Ricky" episode in January had racked up an astonishing Nielsen rating of 71.7 percent, and garnered as much news coverage as the inauguration of President Eisenhower. Terms and Policies 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. Cohen's later movies included a spaghetti Western and Joan Crawford's final acting role Trog (1970). Nicky wants to save up money for a house, but Tacy dreams of starting off with their own home on wheels--a trailer. 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. It also features Marjorie Main, Keenan Wynn, Bert Freed, Moroni Olsen, Gladys Hurlbut, Madge Blake, Howard McNear, and Walter Baldwin. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter on what happens to be their wedding night. Cohen didn't hestitate to turn out I Was a Teenage Frankenstein and Blood of Dracula by Thanksgiving of that same year and before long had made several films that continued to earn money for years to come. The scene was for the 19th episode of the current season of CSI: Miami, the long-running CBS series starring David Caruso that has made Long Beach its home even though its some 2,300 miles from South Florida. [3] The film stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. she accidentally slips in a "Ricky". However, Tacy's first attempt to cook an elaborate meal in the trailer while Nick is driving is a messy disaster. 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. According to the Saturday Review (of Literature) review, M-G-M entered into cross-promotional arrangements with several of the manufacturers whose products were featured in the film, including the New Moon Trailer Company, the Mercury car company and Youngstown, which made kitchens for mobile homes. Opened in 1993, the film office is run with four staff members, headed by Day, who doubles as the citys coordinator of special events, such as the annual Grand Prix street race. 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). To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories, To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. It was released on DVD in 2006, this time by Warner Home Video[6] in Region 1 coding for the U.S. and Canada. Thoraxe474 7 yr. ago. The following morning, Tacy convinces Nick to leave the noisy trailer park and set up camp in the woods, but the trailer gets stuck on the enbankment of a deserted logging road and has to be towed out. 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. The distinct Lincoln grille is clearly evident in a shot as the car rounds a curve. Kruschen was soon doing voice characterizations on popular network programs such as Dragnet, The Danny Thomas Show and Sam Spade. 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. Nicky attempts to apologize, but doesn't know where to start and instead leaves. Nicky!". A title card then appears, reading "November 25, 1975, Philadelphia." It stars Lucille Ball as Tacy Bolton. 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. The couple was as big at the box office as they were in the Nielsen ratings. 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. (12 reels), Here are a number of Behind-the-Scenes photos taken during production of, 8,612ft 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. The end credits include a statement thanking the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, for permission to photograph scenes there. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. Nicky! The Long, Long Trailer (1954) Filming & Production Showing all 10 items Jump to: Filming Locations (9) Production Dates (1) Filming Locations Edit Sonora, California, USA (road scenes) 10 of 10 found this interesting Treasure Island Mobile Home Park, Laguna Beach, California, USA 10 of 10 found this interesting She was married in 1936 and adopted the last name of her husband, cinematographer and later director Harry Hasso. There is one memorable scene where the car and trailer emerge from a tunnel to a view of Yosemite Valley, complete with a panorama of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall as the stars sing a duet. after the couple's spoiled wedding night. she accidentally slips in a "Ricky". Eventually they arrive at the Breeze Bay Trailer Park, but as Nick attempts to carry Tacy over the threshold of their trailer, 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. 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]. (opening sequence), Red Rock Canyon State Park - Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA. [Richard] And although many of the consequences, are comical, there's an undertone of horror. To tow the trailer, the Collinis end up buying a new car and trailer hitch, and the money spent starts to mount up. Archerd, Armand, "Contrite Studio Welcomes Lucy And Desi Back With Full 'Red Carpet' Treatment", Last edited on 15 February 2023, at 13:51, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Long,_Long_Trailer&oldid=1139505026, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 13:51. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. 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. 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. When Tacy returns to the park, Nick goes to see her, but she greets him coolly. The original recording, however, was thought to be lost forever, until recently resurrected from the MGM vaults and compiled onto a love songs CD by Rhino Music. It became a moneymaker for M-G-M as well as a comedy classic. The Long, Long Trailer. At one point, Tacy's uncle yells to Nicky - but he distinctly calls him "Ricky.". Tacy is loathe to part with the collection of heavy rocks they have acquired as souvenirs during their travels, and without telling Nick, decides instead to distribute them evenly throughout the trailer. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Portions of the film were shot on location in Yosemite National Park, CA. The Collinis nervously begin the hair-raising ride up the steep, narrow mountain road. According to Feb 1954 news items, the couple received a $250,000 fee for appearing in the film. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. In the second Transformers installment, Long Beach doubled as Shanghai. Technical Specs Duration 1h 36m Sound Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color Color (Anscocolor) Film Length 8,612ft (12 reels) 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). Two different cars are used; a smaller Mercury and a larger more powerful Lincoln in the hill scenes - both convertibles. 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). 2. pirahnacondas 7 yr. ago. Please reference Error Code 2121 when contacting customer service. 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. Check out the mistake & trivia books, on Kindle and in paperback. Ball and Arnaz made one additional film together in 1956, M-G-M's Forever, Darling (see entry above). Nicholas Collini, - 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.". to different locations across the country. In the film, Desi and Lucy buy a new 1953 Mercury to pull the long, long trailer, but during the hill-climbing scene it is the larger '53 Lincoln doing the pulling of the trailer up the steep grades. The original music orchestration has since been included on a music compilation CD, and the advertising trailer includes a tiny portion of the deleted Marjorie Main scene. 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. 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. Coming Soon. ", Released in United States February 17, 1991, Released in United States Winter February 1954. that turns into something even more shocking. Director: Vincente Minnelli Nick and Tacy get married and leave on their honeymoon, although Nick finds driving with the forty-foot, three-ton trailer nerve-wracking. 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. As they approach their final destination in Colorado, Nick tells Tacy they must lighten their load before tackling the 8,000-foot ascent. 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. (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 Ten years later made her first film appearance as Signe Larsson. But Tacy is still determined to keep the trailer, and refuses to sell it. As their marriage deteriorates, Nicky meets up with Tacy as she prepares to sell the trailer and move back home. Tewitt: About 31 years.Nicholas Collini: Have many fights?Mr. The roles offered steady work, but not much critical recognition. Hasso was born on August 15, 1910 in Stockholm, Sweden and began acting on stage at the age of 13. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Although some news items reported that this film would mark Ball and Arnaz's first screen appearance together, they both had appeared in the 1940 RKO film Too Many Girls (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1931-40). [6] But I insisted these were different parts, and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz could make the picture hilarious." The following morning, Tacy convinces Nick to leave the noisy trailer park and set up camp in the woods, but the trailer gets stuck on the enbankment of a deserted logging road and has to be towed out. Nick and Tacy return to the open highway, and soon come to enjoy domestic life in their 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). They attend a trailer show and look at the Bungalette, which turns out to be disappointingly small. In 1972, the king of Sweden decorated Hasso for her work. Cohen was a Detroit native, born August 27, 1927. On-location filming in Long Beach has jumped more than 300% in the last decade, generating 440 film permits and 671 production days in 2010, compared with 405 permits and 661 production days in 2009, according to the city of Long Beachs special events and filming bureau. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, Preview version ran 103 minutes, and included different orchestration to the song "Breezin' Along With the Breeze," as well as an additional scene with Marjorie Main. 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). They quickly find that the interior of a. 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. Cast: Lucille Ball (Tacy Collini), Desi Arnaz (Nicholas Carlos Collini), Marjorie Main (Mrs. Hittaway), Keenan Wynn (Policeman), Gladys Hurlbut (Mrs. Bolton), Moroni Olsen (Mr. Tewitt), Bert Freed (Foreman), Madge Blake (Aunt Anastacia). We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Limited Time Offer. 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). presses against the demands of the community. 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. 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. 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. 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. Addresses are not passed on to any third party, and are used solely for direct communication from this site. At one point, Tacy's uncle yells to Nicky - but he distinctly calls him "Ricky.". Nick and Tacy get married and leave on their honeymoon, although Nick finds driving with the forty-foot, three-ton trailer nerve-wracking. 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. Other scenes were shot on the Pines to Palms Scenic Byway (State Route 74) in Palm Desert, California.[5]. By creating an account, you agree to the 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. 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. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. 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. Nicky wants to save up money for a house, but Tacy dreams of starting off with their own home on wheels--a trailer. Just confirm how you got your ticket. (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! 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