The film “A Kiss Before Dying” was shot in 1956 and is a blend of crime and film-noir genres. The lead roles in the film are played by Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, and Virginia Leith. The movie is not just about the plot but also the curious facts related to shooting locations, filming dates, and interesting backstage events.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the movie “A Kiss Before Dying” took place in various locations across Arizona. These places include the University of Arizona, Tucson, the Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company in Miami, and Tucson Mountain Park. It also includes scenes from downtown Tucson and from the Valley National Bank Building on E. Congress Street.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Wagner | Bud Corliss |
| Jeffrey Hunter | Gordon Grant |
| Virginia Leith | Ellen Kingship |
| Joanne Woodward | Dorothy Kingship |
| Mary Astor | Mrs. Corliss |
| George Macready | Leo Kingship |
| Robert Quarry | Dwight Powell |
| Howard Petrie | Police Chief Howard Chesser |
| Bill Walker | Bill |
| Molly McCart | Annabelle Koch |
| Marlene Felton | Medical Student |
| Albert Cavens | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Robert Ivers | Student at Murder Scene (uncredited) |
| Mickey Martin | Student (uncredited) |
| Joe McGuinn | Chemistry Professor (uncredited) |
| Edwin Rochelle | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Jack Stoney | Policeman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is based on a ruthless college student who resorts to murder to marry an heiress.
- The film was released on 12 June 1956 in the United States.
- It was directed by Gerd Oswald and written by Lawrence Roman and Ira Levin.
- It had 90 user reviews and 35 critic reviews as per the available data.
- The film was presented and produced by Crown Productions.
- The student at the murder scene was played by Robert Ivers (uncredited).
- The film was shot in Tucson, Arizona, and the surrounding area, which includes the copper mine south of town.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2218686
- Longitude: -110.9712662
- Place ID: ChIJz2JeMuJw1oYR7R9tMs3s9gE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2134607
- Longitude: -111.0883248
- Place ID: ChIJq1URSoXY1YYR4mPy01SFF9U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tucson Mountain Park, 8451 W McCain Loop, Tucson, AZ 85735, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Valley National Bank Building – 2 E. Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2215953
- Longitude: -110.9709913
- Place ID: ChIJ__8ztuFw1oYR98iblnXxbzs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
