We found amazing footage from the set of 'A Christmas Story' as it was filming in Cleveland back in 1983 -- including a special interview with Peter Billingsley. CLEVELAND — The year was 1983 -- and movie magic was happening in Cleveland as production on A Christmas Story had taken over parts of the city.

Was any part of a Christmas story Christmas filmed in Cleveland?

The Christmas parade scene that opens the movie was filmed just outside of Cleveland's legendary Higbee's department store — where Ralphie spies the Red Ryder BB gun through the window — on the public square at 3 a.m. Then, of course, Ralphie goes inside the store to wait in a line that stretches "all the way to Terre ...

What Christmas movie was filmed in Cleveland?

A Christmas Story | Behind the scenes footage of the filming of the movie in Cleveland from 1983 - YouTube.

Where was the new Christmas story Christmas filmed?

Principal photography began in late February 2022 in Hungary and Bulgaria. Billingsley and the crew commissioned exact replicas of the house which was depicted in the original film and of the neighborhood.

Where is Cleveland Street in A Christmas Story?

The house's address is listed as 3159 W. 11th Street Cleveland, Ohio. In a neat twist of fate, Shepherd actually grew up on Cleveland Street in Hammond, Indiana.

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How long does it take to tour the Christmas story house in Cleveland?

This is the house used in the filming of the movie "A Christmas Story." Tour tickets are sold in the gift shop across the street just past the museum. Tours begin in the house and conclude in the museum and last about 1/2 hour.

Who owns the house from the Christmas story?

While some movie fans had speculated it could be one of the movie's cast members, the new owner of the house at 3159 West 11th Street is somebody who has been connected to the property for years. His name: Joshua Dickerson. "I love everything Cleveland and there's nothing more cleveland than a Christmas story house.

Why wasn't Melinda Dillon in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Now: Melinda Dillon

Dillon was set to star in the sequel A Christmas Story Christmas, but she fell ill and had to be replaced by actress Julie Hagerty. Dillon died at age 83 in January 2023, less than two months after the film was released.

Is A Christmas Story Christmas based on a true story?

A Christmas Story has prevailed over other holiday films because it feels like a real depiction of childhood, and the reason it does is that it is mostly based on a true story. A Christmas Story is based on semi-autobiographical stories by Jean Shepherd. Jean Shepherd co-wrote the film.

Where did they film the school scenes in A Christmas Story?

In addition to the department store filming location in Cleveland, Ohio, A Christmas Story also was filmed in Canada. The scenes at Warren G. Harding School were shot at the Victoria School in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, which has a museum with movie artifacts including an original script.

What movie was filmed in Cleveland, Ohio?

CLEVELAND — Cleveland has seen its fair share of movies shot in the city over the years. Big-time films, including "White Boy Rick," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Judas and The Black Messiah" and "The Avengers," found something special about the area.

How old was Peter Billingsley when he filmed Christmas Story?

By the time he made hearts melt at age 11 in A Christmas Story, Billingsley had a fair amount of acting experience, including in the 1981 comedies Honky Tonk Freeway and Paternity.

Where is the Chinese restaurant in the Christmas story?

The scene for Chinese Turkey at Bo' Ling Chop Suey Palace was filmed in Toronto, Canada. It is still a restaurant but now serves French Food.

Was the snow real in A Christmas Story?

Fun fact: A Christmas Story was filmed during the winter, but there was not enough snow in Cleveland during production, so a majority of the snow used in the film was trucked in from area ski resorts, or substituted with potato flakes and firefighter's foam.

How old was Randy supposed to be in A Christmas Story?

Randy: (stage age 7-8 / vocal range = F#3 to D5) Ralphie's younger brother, he is cute, lovable and a bit whiny.

Was the soap in Christmas story real?

Ralphie didn't actually have a soapy mouth.

The iconic red Lifebuoy soap we saw in the movie was actually made of wax.

How old was Ralphie's dad in A Christmas Story?

A Christmas Story—1983

Ralphie Parker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, were played by Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon. McGavin plays "The Old Man" in the movie and was 61 years old at the time while his wife was almost two decades younger as Dillon was 43 at the time.

Was A Christmas Story based in Ohio?

The film is set in Hohman, Indiana, a fictionalized version of Shepherd's hometown of Hammond, the only Hoosier city to border Chicago. The name is derived from Hohman Avenue, a major street in downtown Hammond. Local references in the film include Warren G.

What happened to the original mom from A Christmas Story?

Melinda Dillon, the actress best known for her portrayal of a harried but loving mother in the holiday classic A Christmas Story, died Jan. 9 at 83, according to a death notice.

What did Randy get for Christmas in A Christmas Story?

Zeppelin. Randy gets a toy model zeppelin for Christmas.

Who has passed away from the Christmas story?

Melinda Dillon, a two-time Oscar-nominated actress and star of A Christmas Story, is dead.

What town did Ralphie live in?

The film takes place in a fictional town called Hohman, Indiana. Most exteriors were shot in Toronto. Interior scenes were done on a stage set. But in every sense, Ohio's Tremont neighborhood is where Ralphie Parker and his family experienced A Christmas Story.

Where is the original leg lamp from A Christmas Story?

The “original” A Christmas Story leg lamp no longer exists. Finding an original leg lamp is considered the ultimate feat for A Christmas Story aficionados, Caseen Gaines wrote in A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic.