The film was at once charming and heartbreaking in its portrayal of female friendship in the face of tragedy. Come see the filming sites that put natchitoches on the map. Things even diehard steel magnolias fans probably dont know. Sep 30, 2019 natchitoches in the summer of 1989 hollywood came to natchitoches for the filming of steel magnolias, and introduced the historic, quaint small town to the world. Feb 05, 2014 otherwise, steel magnolias is a prime example of ensemble filmmaking, lovingly coordinated by director herbert ross. Steel magnolias film the play was adapted as a film in 1988 and released in 1989, with a screenplay also by harling and directed by herbert ross. Kenny leon directs a new steel magnolias for lifetime. Since its release in 1989, steel magnolias has gone on to become something of a modern day classic. Steel magnolias has jokes and characters to spare, which makes it more dangerous and effective when it goes for the full melodrama by the end. The comedy drama, a film adaptation of a play penned by robert harling of natchitoches, was a story of his familys experiences during the life and death of his sister, susan harling robinson. Steel magnolias is a 1989 american comedydrama film directed by herbert ross. Natchitoches, louisiana is home to the 1989 hit movie steel magnolias. It was built before the civil war in the 1830s and sits along the cane river.
Herbert ross was reportedly rather rough on julia roberts, deriding. In 1989 steel magnolias was adapted into a movie under the direction of herbert ross. During filming, the taylors moved out and rented an apartment. They moved in just after july 4, 1988, and all were gone by the second week of september. May 30, 2014 six divas of the silver screen sally field, dolly parton, shirley maclaine, daryl hannah, olympia dukakis and julia roberts come together as bosom buddie. The new comedydrama is based on robert harlings adaptation of. Nov, 2019 parton was one of several stars who spent the months of july and august of that year filming the heartfelt 1989 movie steel magnolias in the town, population 18,000, where the story actually. A madefortelevision version starring an allafrican american cast was released in 2012. Nearly 30 years after its premiere in 1989, steel magnolias is still beloved by fans the world over.
In this bittersweet drama, five tightknit women congregate at a beauty parlor in a small louisiana town to laugh, cry and discuss their lives. Here are some things you never knew about the making of the film. Filming locations 4 filming dates 1 filming locations. A warm and witty celebration of friendship, southern style. Thirty minutes of wonderful in 1988, a film crew rolled into the small town of. With shirley maclaine, olympia dukakis, sally field, julia roberts. Natchitoches in the summer of 1989 hollywood came to natchitoches for the filming of steel magnolias, and introduced the historic, quaint small town to the world. Steel magnolias film tour official natchitoches travel.
The movie was filmed in the authors hometown playwright robert harling grew up in natchitoches, louisiana, and insisted on filming there. Steel magnolia house was the centerpiece of the movie, steel magnolias, filmed in 1989. The film was able to expand the story of the play with additional background stories and characters. The pool in the backyard reminds me of the scene when ouiser and drum eatenton had words about the magnolias from the disputed tree, when ouiser grabs the bullets from drum and defiantly throws them into the. Steel magnolia bed and breakfast offers a traditional bed and breakfast experience, with a full breakfast, along with true southern hospitality. Director herbert ross starring sally field, dolly parton, shirley maclaine. The 1989 film steel magnolias, the story of smalltown louisianans negotiating lifes bumps and blessings, is a pop culture classic. Otherwise, steel magnolias is a prime example of ensemble filmmaking, lovingly coordinated by director herbert ross. Our gang of wonder women met, worked, and lived together, said shirley maclaine. While you may be a steel magnolias fan, there are a few things people dont know about the movie and were going to let you in on the secrets.
It became 1989s 14th highest grossing film and is cluttered with oneliners, heartfelt moments, and emotional ones too. The titular southern belles in this starstudded comedy set in louisiana included maclaine, julia roberts, dolly parton, and sally field. The historic louisiana residence where the allstar 1989 movie steel magnolias was filmed is being placed on the auction block oct. Tour natchitoches with barbara will offer steel magnolias tours during the blush and bashful weekend. Aug 02, 2019 the untold story of the other steel magnolias house i have watched the movie steel magnolias so many times that i sometimes unwittingly recite the lines in real life. Natchitoches, louisiana served as both the 1989 film location and scenario location with historian robert deblieux, a former natchitoches mayor, as the local advisor.
It is on front street by the river, and can be easily located, as it is now known as the steel magnolias bed and breakfast. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered house steel, steel magnolia and home house. On the other hand, steel magnolias 1989, adapted by robert harling from his own play, was generally well received by the critics and a hit at the box office. Steel magnolias 1989 is available on netflix united states. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold. Steel magnolias filming location archives house crazy. The new comedydrama is based on robert harlings adaptation of his own hit play, still running off. Where the 1989 movie steel magnolias was filmed, this house has been turned into a bed and breakfast with rooms set up from the actual movie. The play and film are about the bond a group of women share in a smalltown southern community, and how they cope with the death of one of their own. Herbert rosss steel magnolias runs 118 minutes but seems even longer than intolerance. The cooktaylorsteel magnolias house will be sold to the highest bidder on saturday, october 26, 20. In 1989, the movie, steel magnolias was filmed in natchitoches with the home becoming the centerpiece of many scenes. Steel magnolias is essentially a series of comic oneliners leading up to a teary tragedy, but let it be said that the oneliners are mostly funny and the tragedy deserves most, but not all, of the tears.
Parton was one of several stars who spent the months of july and august of that year filming the heartfelt 1989 movie steel magnolias in the town, population 18,000, where the story actually. See more ideas about steel magnolias, magnolia movie and steel magnolias 1989. Steel magnolias robert harlings play was set solely in the beauty parlor where his heroines a group of the liveliest, warmest southern women imaginable gather to dish dirt, crack jokes, do. Steel magnolias still affects the small town where it. Written by robert harling of natchitoches, steel magnolias carries on the successful tradition of the hit offbroadway play by the same title. Oct 21, 20 the historic louisiana residence where the allstar 1989 movie steel magnolias was filmed is being placed on the auction block oct. That decision had a huge impact on the town, which can still be felt today. On this day in 1989, steel magnolias premiered at the ziegfeld theater in new york city. The plays title has become a metaphor for southern femininity. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond. Piece of hollywood history up for sale as steel magnolias house goes under the hammer louisiana house that starred in 1989 film up for auction movie.
Private residence converted to a bed and breakfast. Steel magnolia house bed and breakfast is located at 320 jefferson street in historic natchitoches, louisiana. Sally field and dolly parton topline anallstar ensemble cast in this smash hit. During the time of the filming, it was also being performed as a play. The untold story of the other steel magnolias house i have watched the movie steel magnolias so many times that i sometimes unwittingly recite the lines in real life. Lets take a look at eight things you may not know about steel magnolias. Steel magnolias debuted on the silver screen in 1989, after a whirlwind run on the new york stage. Sep 04, 2019 steel magnolias debuted on the silver screen in 1989, after a whirlwind run on the new york stage. Steel magnolias movie house 1830s home where the 1989 movie steel magnolias was filmed. The comedy drama, a film adaptation of a play penned by robert harling of natchitoches, was a story of his familys experiences during. Steel magnolias tour of filming sites official natchitoches. See more ideas about steel magnolias, design and set design. The classic tearjerker is based on a play, which itself is based on the playwright robert.
The cooktaylor house, owned by the henry taylor family, and now a bed and breakfast in natchitoches, was used for the outside front of the house, and most of the scenes inside the house and in the back yard. Revolving around truvys beauty parlor in a small parish in modernday louisiana,this is the story of a close circle of friends whose. Set in a small, southern town and starring an ensemble cast of the hottest hollywood actresses of the day, the film still hits that perfect sweet spot where comedy and drama beautifully meet. Nov 15, 1989 herbert rosss steel magnolias runs 118 minutes but seems even longer than intolerance. It is a film adaptation of robert harlings 1987 play of the same name. Things even diehard steel magnolias fans probably dont. It is a movie that remains a positive memory for those involved with the film. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of steel magnolias, a play robert harling wrote just months after his sister, susan, died of complications from diabetes. Come celebrate 30 years of steel maganolias in november when we roll out the red carpet for an entire weekend of events. The moving, bittersweet story line centers around six women in a small southern town who comes to terms with life, death and marriage. Written as a tribute to the strength of his sister, his mother, and the coterie of women who supported them, the work broke records at the lucille lortel theatre in manhattan, where it ran almost three years. This is the official trailer of steel magnolias, a comedydrama film based on a 1987 play by robert harling.
Make your reservations now by calling or texting barbara 3186635468, email. This is a photo from the filming on display in shelbys room. Oct 04, 20 piece of hollywood history up for sale as steel magnolias house goes under the hammer louisiana house that starred in 1989 film up for auction movie starred dolly parton, julia roberts and sally field. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Steel magnolias still affects the small town where it was.
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