large Black population was hired for these parts, making it one of the first films where Black people portrayed Black characters instead of using white actors in blackface .
Located in downtown Morgan City, this store was utilized by the crew to build costumes and sets. Behind-the-Scenes and Legend
: It was one of the first major motion pictures to film on location outside of the Los Angeles or New York areas. Casting Milestones
After five weeks of location shooting in Louisiana, the production moved to California
The primary location for the film's "jungle" scenes, chosen for its dense, moss-draped vegetation and wild waterways. Lake End Park ClosedMorgan City, LA
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