Where Was "The Fastest Gun Alive" Filmed?
"The Fastest Gun Alive" is a classic Western film directed by Carl K. Hittleman and starring Gilbert Roland. Released in 1956, the movie is considered one of the most well-crafted Westerns in American cinema. But one of the most intriguing questions surrounding the film is "Where was ‘The Fastest Gun Alive’ filmed?" Let’s dive in and find out.
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Film Locations in Arizona
Arizona is one of the best-known states for its unique landscape and rich Western film history. "The Fastest Gun Alive" shot several key scenes in and around Tucson, Arizona.
| Scene | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The townspeople gathering and lynching the outlaws | Downtown Tucson | Shot on the streets of present-day Congress Street and West Broadway |
| The railroad depot where the protagonist rides in | Tucson’s historical Depot Square | A still-standing iconic landmark in modern-day downtown Tucson |
| The hotel where the widow (Suzy Parker) resides | Hotel Congress, Downtown Tucson | This is one of the most frequently asked locations in the entire film |
| The famous train derailment scene | Location approximately 15 miles northwest of Tucson | Note the small town of Pimaco Two is still intact near the location of this film |
Film Locations in Utah
Utah also hosted several filming sessions for "The Fastest Gun Alive". The rocky, scenic landscapes of Park City, Utah, play host to some pivotal plot moments in the film:
| Scene | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bandits arriving at the "Lonesome Valley Train" station | Park City | Several scenes were recorded here due to its distinctive 1800s building style and natural beauty. The now-abandoned Hotel Utah on Main Street Park City appears in these particular scenes |
Additional Filming Locations
Other filming spots used throughout the movie range from Nevada to California.
- Nevada: The mining town set, which consists of many sets and backdropping environments, was found approximately 30 miles East of Fernley, Washoe County.
California:- Lairport Lumber Company Woodyard: The scenes between Gil Lujan Sr.’s (Glenn Ford) ranch and Billy Flynn (Frank Lovejoy) cabin were shot amid The San Bernardino County woodcutting facility north of Loma Linda City, 45 miles S.W. of San Bernandino.
In an old abandoned lumber station within a working sawmill plant located close to La Loma, San Gabriel, Montclair were Billy Flynn’s log cabin scenes recorded from "Lonesome Valley".
- Lairport Lumber Company Woodyard: The scenes between Gil Lujan Sr.’s (Glenn Ford) ranch and Billy Flynn (Frank Lovejoy) cabin were shot amid The San Bernardino County woodcutting facility north of Loma Linda City, 45 miles S.W. of San Bernandino.
The movie "Fastest Gun Alive" may be almost 65 years old now, but numerous efforts are being made worldwide to honor its cinematic splendor through the preservation, recreation, and filming preservation sites at these iconic regions where most of the work occurred
