Movies Filmed on Cape Ann – A “Perfect” Match

	clear history FILMED IN essex & Gloucester, 2013 A disgraced former marketing executive plots revenge against his former boss, who made billions from the electric car company they started.
	olive kitterage FILMED IN essex, Gloucester & Rockport, 2013
	GROWNUPS FILMED IN ESSEX, 2010 Filming took place in Southborough, Massachusetts, but most of the filming was done in Essex, Massachusetts, Water Wizz at Wareham, Massachusetts, as well as some scenes shot in Marblehead, Massachusetts on the exclusive Marblehead Neck. The restaurant scene takes place in Woodman’s of Essex. The “lake house” and basketball scene at the end were filmed at Chebacco Lake in Essex, MA.
	THE PROPOSAL FILMED IN ROCKPORT, 2009 The film was actually filmed in Boston and on Boston’s North Shore. In one of the scenes, you can see the famous Rockport icon, “Motif No.1”, the little red shack famous for being a subject of many famous painters’ and photographers’ work. Snow-capped mountains (or any mountains, for that matter) are nowhere to be found on the North Shore. Those were added in digitally. The family boat used to transport Margaret and Andrew from the airport is a Wasque 26, built in Marblehead, MA – just a few miles from where the movie was filmed.
	Stuck on you FILMED IN rockport, 2003 Stuck on You is a 2003 comedy film directed by the Farrelly brothers and starring Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear as conjoined twins, whose conflicting aspirations provide both conflict and humorous situations, in particular when one of them wishes to move to Hollywood, California to pursue a career as an actor.
	west of here FILMED IN gloucester, 2001 Finding his only escape in music, Gil Blackwell (Broken English’s Josh Hamilton) decides to leave his monotonous business life in Boston when his cousin dies in a car accident. Gil ignores his father’s disapproval and hits the road in the family’s antique truck for the promised land of California. On the way a chance encounter reunites him with an old college flame, Genevieve (Fried Green Tomatoes’ Mary Stuart Masterson), who joins his journey. With each westward mile, the couple rebuilds their musical aspirations and their feelings for each other in this touching and heartfelt love story.
	Moonlight Mile FILMED IN Gloucester, 2001 The film was partially filmed on location in South Pasadena, California, Swampscott, Massachusetts, Marblehead, Massachusetts, The town common in Cohasset, Massachusetts and Gloucester, Massachusetts. Neighbor’s Restaurant is really Haley’s Liquor Store in Marblehead.
	what’s the worst that could happen? FILMED IN manchester-by-the-sea, 2000 Thief Kevin Caffery attempts to rob from the home of rich businessman Max Fairbanks. But Fairbanks catches him and steals his cherished ring that his girlfriend gave him. Caffery is then bent on revenge and getting his ring back with the help of his partners.
	state and main FILMED IN manchester-by-the-sea, 1999 The film’s plot involves the on-location production in Waterford, Vermont of a film called The Old Mill. The actual film was shot in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts; Beverly, Massachusetts; Dedham, Massachusetts; and Waltham, Massachusetts.
	the perfect storm FILMED In gloucester, 2000 Based on actual events in 1991. Setting out for the one last catch that will make up for a lackluster fishing season, Captain Billy Tyne (George Clooney) pushes his boat the Andrea Gail out to the waters of the Flemish Cap off Nova Scotia.
	THe Love letter filmed in rockport & gloucester, 1998 The power of words and images to open hearts. Helen runs, miles a day, to burn off energy: she’s an emotional celibate. Going through the post at her shop, she finds a romantic and poetic letter between the couch cushions, unsigned, and thinks it’s for her. It melts her resistance to feelings, and soon she undertakes an affair with Johnny, a collegiate employee. In the background are Helen’s long-time friend, George, who loves her, and her mother who abruptly left on a long trip months’ before. Discovering who actually wrote the letter brings insight and promise.
	The crucible FILMED IN rockport & essex, 1998 A 17th-century Salem woman accuses an ex-lover’s wife of witchery in an adaptation of the Arthur Miller play.
	The good son FILMED IN Gloucester, 1993 A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle, and befriends his cousin who’s the same age. But his cousin begins showing increasing signs of psychotic behavior.
	blown away FILMED IN Gloucester, 1993 An Irish bomber escapes from prison and targets a member of the Boston bomb squad.
	mermaids FILMED IN Rockport, 1990 An unconventional single mother relocates with her two daughters to a small Massachusetts town in 1963, where a number of events and relationships both challenge and strengthen their familial bonds.
	I’ll be home for christmas FILMED IN Rockport, 1988 Set in 1944 Rockport Massachusetts during the final moments of World War II, I’ll Be Home for Christmas focuses on the Bundy family. Head of the family Joseph and his wife Martha await the return of their grown children, who include Mike, who has completed all of his combat missions in England and is due to come home for good. His pregnant wife Nora has been living with the Bundys since his departure, and is now awaiting her husband’s return while preparing to give birth to their first child, hoping it won’t be born until Mike arrives. She eventually gives birth to a baby boy.
	author! author! FILMED IN gloucester, 1982 While facing the stress of his play being produced on Broadway, a playwright deals with having to raise his son, his stepdaughters, and his stepsons.
	a small circle of friends filmed in gloucester, 1980 Harvard in the 1960’s: a time of social upheaval and student unrest. Three students bond together, challenge the system and begin to lose their ideals.
	the carey treatment filmed in gloucester, 1972 Blake Edwards directed this murder mystery set against the backdrop of a busy metropolitan hospital.
	Bewitched filmed in gloucester, 1970 The famous Gloucester, Massachusetts statue was the focus of an episode on the sitcom BEWITCHED/ABC/1964-72. While Samantha the witch visited the New England area to attend a Witches Convention in historic Salem, her husband Darrin Stephens (Dick Sargent) was enchanted by his mischievous cousin-in-law Serena the witch (Elizabeth Montgomery in a dual role) who turned him into the likeness of a local monument called The Fisherman Statue (official title “The Man at the Wheel”). While Darrin took the place of the statue, Serena gallivanted around town with the reincarnated image of the Fisherman Statue. For the role, Dick Sargent was dressed in a fisherman’s raincoat and hat and then sprayed all over with a rusty green color to simulate the weather worn statue. The real statue upon which the episode was based stands at Stacey Boulevard in the town of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was created by Leonard Craske in 1923 for a dedication ceremony honoring the town’s 300th anniversary. The inscription on the statue reads: “They That Go Down To The Sea in Ships.” The reason why the cast of BEWITCHED traveled to New England was because their Hollywood stage burned down in April 1970. While they rebuilt the show’s filming stage the production cast hit the road filming episodes No. 202 “Salem, Here We Come.” (aired 10-1-70); No. 203 “The Salem Saga” (aired 10-8-70); No. 204 “Samantha’s Hot Bed Warmer” (aired 10-15-70); and the Fisherman’s statue episode “No. 205 ”Darrin on a Pedestal” (aired 10-22-70).
	tell me that you love me, junie moon filmed in manchester, 1969 Junie Moon’s face has been disfigured by ill-gotten burns, and depends on her friends and her wit to cope. She, Warren, and Arthur leave the hospital – they yearn for independence – and find a house to live in. Together they stumble into adventures involving the local fish vendor, nosy neighbors, surreptitious vacations, love, and frustration in finding jobs as they face subtle prejudices in their community, and their own particular medical problems.
	men of gloucester filmed in gloucester, 1941
	march of time filmed in gloucester, 1936
	Captains courageous filmed in gloucester, 1935 One of cinema’s greatest classic adventure stories is director Victor Fleming’s Captains Courageous. It is an adaptation of English novelist Rudyard Kipling’s 1897 work of the same name, and advertised: “As Great as Mutiny on the Bounty” with exciting action sequences, and a heart-felt story of the emerging relationship between an over-privileged and bratty young boy and a humble, common fisherman. The classic MGM, coming-of-age children’s film acquired four Academy Award nominations (Best Picture, Best Film Editing – Elmo Veron, and Best Screenplay – Marc Connolly, John Lee Mahin, Dale Van Every) with Spencer Tracy taking home his very first Best Actor Oscar (he experienced back-to-back wins when he also won Best Actor the following year for Boys Town (1938)) for his heart-warming performance.
	bride 13 filmed in gloucester, 1920 Veteran Western heroine Marguerite Clayton starred in the title role of this 15 chapter Fox serial which was rather obviously inspired by Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. A gang of Tripolitan pirates swooped down and kidnapped 13 wealthy brides, whom they held for ransom. Enter an American Navy lieutenant (John O’Brien), who in chapter 15, “Thundering Vengeance,” managed to rescue Bride 13, Miss Clayton, imprisoned with her sister, Bride 12 (Mary Christensen), in the villain’s submarine. Written by director Edward Sedgwick, who ought to have known better, Bride 13 was basically laughed off the screen and Fox quickly curtailed their serial aspirations. ~ Hans J. Wollstein