Technical Specs Duration 1h 36m Sound Mono (Western Electric Sound System) Color Color (Anscocolor) Film Length 8,612ft (12 reels) Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz live slaphappily ever after as newlyweds honeymooning in The Long, Long Trailer, breezily directed by Vincente Minnelli. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Prior to the opening credits, the following written statement appears onscreen: "This >>, The film opens as the name ROCKY pans across the screen, filling the frame. by Margarita Landazuri, Jack Kruschen (1922-2002) Purchase The Long, Long Trailer on digital and stream instantly or download offline. 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. But as Hasso continued to act on the stage and TV, her film work began to taper off. And Desi Arnaz as Nicky Collini, her fiance. 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. 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. But Tacy is still determined to keep the trailer, and refuses to sell it. The film is scheduled for a DVD release with a Cohen commentary from VCI Entertainment.) Nicky!". The American Film Institute is grateful to Sir Paul Getty KBE and the Sir Paul Getty KBE Estate for their dedication to the art of the moving image and their support for the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and without whose support AFI would not have been able to achieve this historical landmark in this epic scholarly endeavor. After bragging about his driving skills, Nick destroys most of the front yard while trying to back the trailer into the driveway, and the couple depart the next day after returning the check Anastacia gave them for their wedding to cover the damages. One of the key producers of B-movies, Herman Cohen, died June 2nd at the age of 76. Music Composed and Conducted by Adolph Deutsch, Theme Melody: "Breezin' Along With the Breeze" by Haven Gillespie, Seymour Simons and Richard A. Whiting, Music Composed by Bronislau Kaper, Conducted by Johnny Green, Song: "Forever, Darling" Music by Bronislau Kaper, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, *Sung by The Ames Brothers -- Ed, Vic, Gene and Joe. The next day, the Collinis go to visit Tacy's relatives. However, Tacy's first attempt to cook an elaborate meal in the trailer while Nick is driving is a messy disaster. But her lack of stardom in films must have rankled, and returning to MGM in triumph was sweet revenge. Tacy is then dazzled by an enormous, very expensive trailer and persuades Nick to buy it. 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 (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. The film gave audiences an opportunity to see Arnaz and Ball in color when I Love Lucy was in black and white. 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. As Tacy and Nicky continue traveling, Tacy is determined to make their trailer into a home, collecting fruits and vegetables to can for winter, as well as rocks to decorate their front patio when they arrive at their ultimate destination in Colorado. 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). she accidentally slips in a "Ricky". 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. Millions of I Love Lucy fans agreed - they made The Long, Long Trailer one of 1954's biggest hits. Click on track TIME for MP3 sound clip. Kruschen was soon doing voice characterizations on popular network programs such as Dragnet, The Danny Thomas Show and Sam Spade. 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. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Emory Parnell has a small, uncredited role as a policeman. Starring: Lucille Ball, Keenan Wynn, Marjorie Main, Desi Arnaz, 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. 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. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Nicky!" Filming wrapped on July 12. 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). Side trim gives it away too. Nicky wants to save up money for a house, but Tacy dreams of starting off with their own home on wheels--a tra. The similarities are unbelievable.. 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. See production, box office & company info, The Ed Sullivan Show: MGM's 30th Anniversary Tribute. Click on track title (selected tracks only) for Real Audio. 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. But upon arriving at the home of her aunt and uncle, with other relatives and neighbors who are gathered watching, Nicky accidentally backs the trailer into their hosts' carport, partly destroying it as well as a prized rose bush. She's gonna be right as rain in the morning. They later make up, and Tacy proposes that she simplify their life by starting to prepare their dinner before they stop for the night. But I insisted these were different parts, and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz could make the picture hilarious." Portions of the film were shot on location in Yosemite National Park, CA. In the park manager's office, Nick meets Mr. Tewitt, who is thinking of buying a trailer. 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. 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. One day, Tacy insists on doing the driving, which leads to the couple's first big fight. Eventually, her film career became more active, thanks to a quick succession of roles, most notably in Fred Zinnemann's The Seventh Cross (1944), Douglas Sirk's A Scandal in Paris (1946) and Henry Hathaway's The House on 92nd Street (1945). 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 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). It was funny and a cute movie, but in comparison, the show is hard to beat! (opening sequence), Red Rock Canyon State Park - Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli, working from a screenplay by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter At least, thats what the script says. The couple married in 1940 and divorced in 1960. But I insisted these were different parts, and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz could make the picture hilarious." 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. According to the biography, Arnaz won the bet, and he and Ball ended up with a total salary of $300,000. 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). Long, Long Trailer, The (1954) -- (Movie Clip) What Are Trailer-ites Good For? Portions of the film were shot on location in Yosemite National Park, CA. The closing credits thank the National Park Service for permission to film in Yosemite National Park. Regal 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 January 22, 1953 item in Hollywood Reporter's "Rambling Reporter" column reported that M-G-M was talking with William Holden about a role in the film. When he returns the next morning, as Stacy is supposedly getting rid of all the rocks, jams, etc., he is wearing a blue jacket. 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. Released by Special Arrangement With Turner Classic Movies Music. [3] The film stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Get Scream VI + Scream (2022) for $5 off on Vudu. Limited Time Offer. Many of the scenes were filmed in . Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin and other icons featured in photographic history of L.A. Hard Times bring Hard Times to Reseda High. Nicky!" As they approach their final destination in Colorado, Nick tells Tacy they must lighten their load before tackling the 8,000-foot ascent. 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