Alright, let’s talk about that Philadelphia movie, you know, the one with Tom Hanks. I ain’t never been to Philadelphia myself, but my grandson, he showed me this movie on that computer thingy. Said folks are always lookin’ for where they filmed it. So, let me tell you what I know, or at least what I heard tell.
First off, they filmed a bunch of it right there in the city, Philadelphia city, that is. Downtown, they say. Big buildings, lots of people. My grandson said they even filmed in some fancy courtrooms. You know, where them lawyer fellas argue and such. Makes sense, seein’ as the movie’s about lawyers and a sick fella fighting for his rights.
Now, I heard they also went to some ritzy neighborhoods outside the city. Big houses, green lawns, the kind you only see on TV. Guess that’s where them rich lawyer types lived in the movie. Rich folks and their fancy houses, always somethin’ to see, ain’t it?
One place they talk about a lot is the Free Library of Philadelphia. Big ol’ library, full of books. They filmed some important scenes there, I reckon. Libraries are important, you know. Gotta learn things, even if you’re just an old woman like me.
- They filmed at the Free Library of Philadelphia
- Lots of scenes were shot in downtown Philadelphia
- Some filming happened in fancy neighborhoods outside the city
My grandson, he’s a smart fella, he told me they also filmed some scenes in a hospital. A real hospital, not some made-up thing. That makes sense too, considerin’ the fella in the movie was real sick. Hospitals ain’t a fun place, but they’re important for helpin’ folks get better.
And get this, they even filmed in a restaurant. A real fancy one, too. White tablecloths and all. I ain’t never been to a fancy restaurant, mind you. But I seen ‘em on TV. Guess them lawyers gotta eat too, even when they’re busy with their lawyering.
Now, finding these exact spots, that’s another story. My grandson says you can find maps and stuff online, but I wouldn’t know the first thing about that. He says there’s even tours you can take, where they show you all the places from the movie. Imagine that, people payin’ money to look at old buildings where they filmed a movie. The world’s a strange place, I tell ya.
But if you’re gonna go lookin’ for these places, you best be careful. Big cities ain’t always safe, you know. And don’t go botherin’ folks who live there. They got their own lives to live. Just look at the buildings, take your pictures, and be on your way. Be respectful, that’s what I always say.
So, that’s about all I know about them Philadelphia movie locations. Like I said, I ain’t never been there myself. But from what I hear, it’s a big city with lots of interesting places. And if you’re a fan of that movie, well, I guess it’d be kinda neat to see where they filmed it all. Just remember what I told you, be careful and be respectful. And maybe bring a map, ’cause I sure can’t help you find your way around.
And one more thing, my grandson said that the movie was important because it talked about a sickness that people didn’t understand back then, and about how folks should be treated fair, no matter what. Treatin’ folks right, that’s important, no matter where you are or what you’re doin’. So if you go lookin’ for them movie spots, remember that too.
Anyway, that’s my two cents on the whole thing. Hope it helps you out somehow. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. All this talk about fancy restaurants and big cities is makin’ me hungry for some good ol’ home cookin’.
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