The 7 Aug 1957 DV announced that Carol Morris, “Miss Universe of 1957,” declined a role in Rescue at Sea, later released as Crash Landing (1958, see entry), and joined the cast of actor-filmmaker Hugo Haas’s next project, originally titled Stars in the Backyard. Joining her was television actor Don Sullivan. Principal photography began 26 Sep 1957, as noted in 27 Sep 1957 DV production charts. The 30 Sep 1957 DV stated that filming took place at Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, CA. On 21 Oct 1957, DV mentioned that actress Marie Windsor had recently completed her role.
       A news item in the 9 Dec 1957 DV noted that a sneak preview was held at the Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills, CA. Carol Morris was reportedly “mobbed” by admirers afterward.
       Three months later, the film premiered 4 Mar 1958 at the same venue, according to the 3 Mar 1958 LAT. Proceeds benefitted the Harlan Shoemaker Clinic. “Numerous stars” had reportedly purchased tickets. The 4 Mar 1958 DV claimed it was the first picture ever to premiere without distribution. More than seven months later, the 14 Oct 1958 DV announced another premiere on 25 Nov 1958 at the Fox Wilshire Theater in Beverly Hills. The master of ceremonies was veteran actor-singer George Jessel, who included portions of the event on his television program for KCOP in Los Angeles, CA. On 19 Nov 1958, DV reported that “glamour starlets,” stationed outside the theater, would begin selling tickets for the premiere the following night. The 25 Nov 1958 DV noted that the event preempted a screening of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958, see entry), which had been playing there for thirteen weeks. Three days later, the 28 Nov 1958 DV announced that KCOP commentator Tom Duggan, who also appeared in the picture, was fired from the station. The dismissal was prompted by Duggan’s disparaging on-air statements about Hugo Haas and George Jessel. Duggan, known for his reactionary views, claimed to be more authentically American than Jessel, who was allegedly loyal to Israel.
       On 27 Dec 1961, DV reported that the picture, re-titled Paradise Alley, was among seventeen independent features financed in part by Pathe-America. The 9 May 1962 Var noted that it was playing that week in Chicago, IL, on a double bill with Devil’s Eye (1961, see entry). Weeks later, the 27 Jun 1962 NYT stated that Pathe-America was acquired by Astor Pictures, which took over distribution of the film.
       Casting notices included Pat Goldin and Jane Betts (3 Oct 1957 DV), and Lesley Lorraine Pam, infant daughter of the film’s publicist, Jerry Pam (26 Sep 1957DV). Paradise Alley marked the first screen appearance by actress Corinne Griffith since 1932.
The 7 Aug 1957 DV announced that Carol Morris, “Miss Universe of 1957,” declined a role in Rescue at Sea, later released as Crash Landing (1958, see entry), and joined the cast of actor-filmmaker Hugo Haas’s next project, originally titled Stars in the Backyard. Joining her was television actor Don Sullivan. Principal photography began 26 Sep 1957, as noted in 27 Sep 1957 DV production charts. The 30 Sep 1957 DV stated that filming took place at Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, CA. On 21 Oct 1957, DV mentioned that actress Marie Windsor had recently completed her role.
       A news item in the 9 Dec 1957 DV noted that a sneak preview was held at the Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills, CA. Carol Morris was reportedly “mobbed” by admirers afterward.
       Three months later, the film premiered 4 Mar 1958 at the same venue, according to the 3 Mar 1958 LAT. Proceeds benefitted the Harlan Shoemaker Clinic. “Numerous stars” had reportedly purchased tickets. The 4 Mar 1958 DV claimed it was the first picture ever to premiere without distribution. More than seven months later, the 14 Oct 1958 DV announced another premiere on 25 Nov 1958 at the Fox Wilshire Theater in Beverly Hills. The master of ceremonies was veteran actor-singer George Jessel, who included portions of the event on his television program for KCOP in Los Angeles, CA. On 19 Nov 1958, DV reported that “glamour starlets,” stationed outside the theater, would begin selling tickets for the premiere the following night. The 25 Nov 1958 DV noted that the event preempted a screening of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958, see entry), which had been playing there for thirteen weeks. Three days later, the 28 Nov 1958 DV announced that KCOP commentator Tom Duggan, who also appeared in the picture, was fired from the station. The dismissal was prompted by Duggan’s disparaging on-air statements about Hugo Haas and George Jessel. Duggan, known for his reactionary views, claimed to be more authentically American than Jessel, who was allegedly loyal to Israel.
       On 27 Dec 1961, DV reported that the picture, re-titled Paradise Alley, was among seventeen independent features financed in part by Pathe-America. The 9 May 1962 Var noted that it was playing that week in Chicago, IL, on a double bill with Devil’s Eye (1961, see entry). Weeks later, the 27 Jun 1962 NYT stated that Pathe-America was acquired by Astor Pictures, which took over distribution of the film.
       Casting notices included Pat Goldin and Jane Betts (3 Oct 1957 DV), and Lesley Lorraine Pam, infant daughter of the film’s publicist, Jerry Pam (26 Sep 1957DV). Paradise Alley marked the first screen appearance by actress Corinne Griffith since 1932.