The director of some like it hot, billy wilder, told cameron crowe in conversations with wilder that i was just looking for something that looked like a hotel in florida. Revisiting the del coronado hotel, scene of a classic film and my. Carlsbads legacy as a tourist hot spot dates back to the 1880s, when a local farmer. Filmed at hotel del coronado in 1958, some like it hot showcased the talents of marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon while also highlighting the. Filming san diego hollywoods backlot, 18982002 san. Its fun to bring a ball frisbee if youre not too obnoxious about it and have a beach blanket picnic. Make sure to stop and see what daily sandcastle is being sculpted on the sand behind the hotel a truly one of a kind work of art. Fortunately for film buffs, many san diego locations have played important roles in film history from anchorman to top gun to some like it hot. A video i found that i filmed when i was in california. Theres more to some like it hot than its sparkling surface, though.
Some like it hot the 1959 comedy some like it hot with. Bbc culture why some like it hot is the greatest comedy. The 1959 comedy some like it hot with marilyn monroe was filmed using the hotel del coronado on coronado beach, san diego california. The most famous film to use the del as a setting is billy wilders comedy classic some like it hot, featuring marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon. International hot and spicy food day, on january 16 th, is a day your taste buds will tingle, a day where heatseekers and those who love to spice up their meals with peppers and chilis can celebrate to their hearts content. The exterior shots of the hotel were all filmed on location and display beautiful verandas that no longer exist but the interiors were meticulously recreated and shot on a soundstage.
As well as being a romantic comedy, a buddy movie, a crime caper, and a musical, the. Oct 31, 2012 photo if youve seen some like it hot, youll know that it s easy to do a quick run from san diego s hotel del coronado to the adjacent sandy beach in a pair of high heels. Our players agree, it s hard to find a friendlier town than this seaside paradise, full of historical sites like the famous hotel del coronado, where some like it hot was filmed, quirky cafes, chichi boutiques, and beautiful parks and fountains. The following are just a few of the film classics featuring san diego settings where visitors can walk in the footsteps of will ferrell, tom cruise, marilyn monroe and the master filmmaker orson welles. The last stop in old town san diego was quite nice and we had enough time. Filmed at hotel del coronado in 1958, some like it hot showcased the talents of marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon while also highlighting the hotels assets a spectacular sundrenched silhouette of victorian architecture, the perfect backdrop for the films 1929 setting. When i visited san diego for the first time last year, i made a special trip to the hotel del coronado partly because of its appearance in some like. Del beach i live about 20 minutes away so i dont have any desire as to waste my money by staying overnight just to feel fancy. Discover top theme parks and attractions like seaworld san diego, san diego zoo. As with last year, our closing night will be an outdoor screening of some like it hot, starring marilyn monroe, jack lemmon and tony curtis, where you will bundle up by a beach bonfire, dig your toes into the sand, and watch this timeless comedy from the very spot where it was filmed 59 years ago on the. We like the architecture of the wooden victorian beach resort, one of the oldest allwooden buildings in california and in 1888, it was the largest resort hotel in the world. Free things to do in san diego national geographic travel. Revisiting the del coronado hotel, scene of some like it hot and. Some like it hot makes great use of its hotel del coronado location.
Some like it hot is one of the most famous comedies of all time, starring jack lemmon, tony curtis, and the one and only marilyn monroe. No other sex tube is more popular and features more san diego scenes than pornhub. Some like it hot and spicy san diego food finds blog. San diegoconnected some like it hot will become a broadway musical. Regularly cropping up near the top of best comedy of all time lists and boasting the best last line ever, the exteriors for billy wilders classic were filmed in a mere seven days at coronado beach near san diego, standing in for 1920s florida. At times he didnt even check if we were still there. Oct 30, 20 a video i found that i filmed when i was in california. It is the second largest wooden structure in the united states. What is it like to stay at the hotel del coronado in san. The hotel del, near san diego, has provided lush lodging for politicians, movie stars, and others for many decades, and has an impressive lobby, a grand exterior, a lovely interior, and a glorious beach. Ive stayed at this hotel a few times before the digital camera era so when i had to pass by recently on my way to the navy base, i stopped in for a few quick shots. Filming location matching hotel del coronado 1500 orange. Our players agree, its hard to find a friendlier town than this seaside paradise, full of historical sites like the famous hotel del coronado, where some like it hot was filmed, quirky cafes, chichi boutiques, and beautiful parks and fountains. A location where movies like some like it hot with marlyn monroe and tony curtis were filmed and presidents and world leaders have stayed this property is the quintessential southern california resort hotel.
Aug 21, 2019 hattie garlick revisits the del coronado hotel in san diego, scene of a marilyn monroe classic, some like it hot, and her best childhood holiday. Some like it hot is a 1959 american blackandwhite romantic comedy film directed and produced by billy wilder, starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis, and jack lemmon. Hotel del coronado hier wurde filmgeschichte geschrieben hrs. The best walking trails in san diego fitt san diego. Some like it hot hotel del coronado san diego resorts. Regularly cropping up near the top of best comedy of all time lists and boasting the best last line ever, the exteriors for billy wilders classic were filmed in a mere seven days at coronado beach near san diego, standing in for 1920s florida the miami hotel, where daphne and josephine jack lemmon and tony curtis hide out with sugar kane marilyn monroe and.
Diamond, and sparking chemistry among its finely tuned cast, some like it hot is as deliriously funny and fresh today as it was when it first knocked audiences out six decades ago. The 2018 elections are comingand those of you who dont spend your waking hours monitoring the secretary of states website may have some questions. Find victorian hotel del coronado where some like it hot with marilyn monroe was filmed san diego, california, united states stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations, and vectors in the shutterstock collection. In 1958, hotel del coronado made hollywood history when it became the setting for director billy wilders classic comedy, some like it hot, starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis, and jack lemmon. Oct 31, 2012 if youve seen some like it hot, youll know that it s easy to do a quick run from san diego s hotel del coronado to the adjacent sandy beach in a pair of high heels.
Hotel del coronado opened in 1888, and marilyn monroes some like it hot was filmed here in 1958. It is one of the few surviving examples of an american architectural genre. This san diego resort is famous for its redturreted victorian exterior and beachfront location. Through the combined effort of the city, county, and port, san diego has held a starring role in productions ranging from commercial still photography to televisions series to major feature films. The film is also notable for featuring crossdressing and homosexuality, which led to it being produced without approval from the motion picture production code. Brunch at the hotels crown room has been voted best brunch by san diego residents multiple times. If youve seen some like it hot, youll know that its easy to do a quick run from san diegos hotel del coronado to the adjacent sandy beach in a pair of high heels. Some notable movies in hollywoods history took place in or were filmed in san diego. At least one floridian was less than happy with wilders decision to shoot the movie in san diego, that being. Some like it hot filmed at the hotel del coronado divine marilyn. Di pieros eye on exhibits ask a hipster advice you didnt know you needed best buys san diego shopping big screen movie. Revisiting the del coronado hotel, scene of some like it hot. While several other movies were filmed at the hotel del coronado the two most important san diego movies were some like it hot 1959 andthe stunt man 1980. Although it was an interesting location, our tour guide rushed us and seemed impatient whenever we stopped to really look at something.
Team building activities and events in san diego the go game. The hotel where some like it hot was filmed in 1958, hotel del is a san diego landmark and offers spectacular views of ballast point and the mexican coastline in the distance. May 15, 2014 the most famous film to use the del as a setting is billy wilders comedy classic some like it hot, featuring marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon. Photo if youve seen some like it hot, youll know that its easy to do a quick run from san diegos hotel del coronado to the adjacent sandy beach in a pair of high heels. Diamond is based on a screenplay by robert thoeren and michael logan from the. It was the film location of the movie some like it hot, a great beachfront luxury hotel in the city of coronado. Aug 12, 2012 the del coronado hotel on coronado island is quite simply one of the great historic yet up to date luxury hotels in the world. Jay becomes the first customer to receive fords new gt, goes sidecar offroading with comedian alonzo bodden, checks out a vehicle that can become anything you want on the big screen, and meets up with legendary newsman ted koppel.
It was voted as the top comedy film by the american film institute on their list on afis 100 years 100 laughspoll in 2000. Director billy wilder handpicked the hotel del coronado as. Its a very nice hotel, but it is also very expensive, even if you just go for the day. As mentioned in the ebook novel waiting for the real. Its where some like it hot with marilyn monroe and jack lemmon was filmed.
Some like it hot with the fictitious seminole ritz, filmed at the hotel del coronado in san diego, california tony curtis old movie posters classic movie posters classic films film poster classic jazz jack lemmon some like it hot see movie. Marilyn monroes hotel del coronado visit california. Some like it hot 1959 filming location marilyn monroe. I stayed there in 1970 and thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance from the outdoor tennis courts, beach to the inside birdcage elevator. Much of the 1959 comedy from director billy wilder was, of course, filmed at the hotel del coronado, which doubles in. Make memories at some of californias familyfavorite beaches. Hotels where your favorite movies were filmed readers digest. The second is the television show filmed here, baywatch those red shorts and yellow lifesavers, not to mention the seemingly endless sandy beaches that. Hotel del coronado where some like it hot was filmed. The supporting cast includes george raft, pat obrien, joe e.
Nonhotel guests can stroll around this national historic landmark and learn about its history. Tour san diego by rewatching favorite films, from some like it hot to top gun. At least one floridian was less than happy about wilders decision to shoot the movie in san diego. Some like it hot 1959 the historic hotel del coronado, located just across the bay from downtown san diego, was the backdrop of one of the original romcoms, some like it hot featured the powerhouse comedy. The sequences set in florida were shot on location at the hotel del coronado resort near san diego, california, which is where the production of some like it hot began on june 1, 1958, which was marilyns 32nd birthday. Matt and summer take a weekend vacation to san diego to demonstrate water rescue procedures while staying at the famed.
Jan, 2017 the comedy some like it hot was filmed here and around and in the hotel del coronado. Ut file photo if youre bingewatching movies these days, dont forget the. Revisiting the del coronado hotel, scene of some like it. The citys unparalleled weather, beautiful scenery, and quick, nocost authorization process are just some. Some like it hot is considered to be one of the greatest film comedies of all time. San diegoconnected some like it hot will become a broadway. Indoor scenes were shot on sets designed to mimic locations inside the hotel, like the. Nov 20, 2012 10 popular movies with scenes filmed in san diego. Thank you for choosing to locate your production in the city of san diego. Make sure to stop and see what daily sandcastle is being sculpted on the sand behind the hotel a truly one of a.
Hotels where your favorite movies were filmed readers. Filmed at hotel del coronado in 1958, some like it hot showcased the talents of marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon while also highlighting the hotels assets a spectacular sundrenched silhouette of victorian architecture, the. But even if you arent normally a spicy food lover, there are plenty of dishes around san diego that offer varying levels of heat. People who have never seen this beautiful hotel will never believe we didnt make these scenes on a movie lot, the late director was once quoted as saying. I am outside the hotel del coronado where some like it hot was filmed starring marilyn monore, jack lemmon and tony curtis. Some like it hot filmed at hotel del coronado hotel. Hotel del coronado, also known as the del and hotel del, is a historic beachfront hotel in the city of coronado, just across the san diego bay from san diego, california. The next stop was the coronado hotel, where some like it hot was filmed.
The del coronado hotel on coronado island is quite simply one of the great historic yet up to date luxury hotels in the world. Some like it hot with the fictitious seminole ritz, filmed at. Hattie garlick revisits the del coronado hotel in san diego, scene of a marilyn monroe classic, some like it hot, and her best childhood holiday. Filming san diego hollywoods backlot, 18982002 san diego. Some like it hot is a 1959 american black and white romantic comedy film set in 1929, directed and produced by billy wilder, starring marilyn monroe, tony curtis, and jack lemmon. The hotel was supposed to be the seminoleritz in miami beach, fl. From the film some like it hot, filmed in 1958 at the hotel del coronado. Hotel del coronado where some like it hot was filmed starring. Film locations for some like it hot 1959, in san diego, california. The comedy some like it hot was filmed here and around and in the hotel del coronado. Discover the growing collection of high quality most relevant xxx movies and clips. Filmed at hotel del coronado in 1958, some like it hot showcased the talents of marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon while also highlighting the hotels assets a spectacular sundrenched silhouette of victorian architecture, the perfect backdrop for the film s 1929 setting. Feb 12, 2016 some like it hot is considered to be one of the greatest film comedies of all time.
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