Question 1

What real-life story inspired My One and Only?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on anecdotes about George Hamilton's early life on the road with his mother and brother, which he told to producer Robert Kosberg and Merv Griffin.

Question 2

Which classic car features prominently in the film?

Accepted Answer

Many scenes include a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado, specifically car #87 out of just 532 made that year, which was also used at the New York premiere.

Question 3

What anachronism appears in a 1953 Los Angeles street scene?

Accepted Answer

When Ann walks down the street with groceries, a gay pride flag is visible behind her—though that flag wasn't created until 1978.

Question 4

Where was My One and Only filmed?

Accepted Answer

Filming began in the Baltimore area in June 2008, including at the Institute of Notre Dame high school, Mount Vernon, and the Tyrconnell estate, with additional weeks in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Question 5

Who is the film dedicated to and why?

Accepted Answer

Dedicated to Merv Griffin, who shepherded the project from idea to final credit until his death in 2007, with his company serving as one of the producers.

Question 6

What real-life story inspired My One and Only?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on anecdotes about George Hamilton's early life on the road with his mother and brother, which he told to producer Robert Kosberg and Merv Griffin.

Question 7

Which classic car features prominently in the film?

Accepted Answer

Many scenes include a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado, specifically #87 out of just 532 made that year, which was also used at the New York premiere.

Question 8

What anachronism appears in a 1953 Los Angeles street scene?

Accepted Answer

When Ann walks down the street with groceries, there's a gay pride flag behind her—a flag that wasn't created until 1978.

Question 9

Where did filming primarily take place?

Accepted Answer

Filming occurred in the Baltimore area starting June 2008, including at the Institute of Notre Dame high school, Mount Vernon, and Tyrconnell estate, plus several weeks in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Question 10

Who is the film dedicated to and why?

Accepted Answer

Dedicated to Merv Griffin's memory, who shepherded the project from idea to final credit before his 2007 death.

My One and Only

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