Behind the scenes photo found for The Long Hot Summer
Exteriors were filmed in and around Clinton,Louisiana in September of '57. Will Varner's home is located on False River (an old oxbow of the Mississippi) near New Roads, La. In '57 it was known as the Merrick home.I have stumbled on a behind the scenes photo online. The fastest way to find it: Type in a search engine (Yahoo) "Merrick home New Roads, Louisiana" The first listing should be "cast and crew of the movie The Long Hot Summer take a break between scenes filmed at the Merrick home near New Roads...." They appear to be filming the scene where Ben Quick first arrives at the Varner home. You can see Paul Newman with his suitcase and Joanne sitting in a director's chair. Stuff like this is for hard core lifers like me, my apoligies to the casual fan.....`
Big Phil