It might not be the best kept secret in our area, but squam lake was indeed the filming location for the academy award winning film on golden pond. Inviting rooms at our squam lake inninn on golden pond. Get the best deals on on golden pond 1981 film vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. On golden pond has always been one of my favorite movies, so getting to see those locations meant a great deal to me. On golden pond is one of the best dramas of the eighties, mainly down to the extremely strong performances from the perfectly selected cast. Learn about the natural history of squam lake, look for majestic bald eagles, and listen for the haunting call of common loons. The loons are back again on golden pond and so are norman thayer, a retired professor, and ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage. They came near our boats and we snapped many photos. Nov 01, 2019 my family visited squam lake because we loved the movie on golden pond, filmed here. I could believe in its major characters and their relationships, and in the things they felt for one another, and there were moments when the movie was witness to human growth and change. Henrys daughter, jane fonda, acquired the rights to the play. Throughout the movie many scenes take place on, in and around the.
Lake front cabin on golden pond squam lake center harbor. Jane fonda was recently on a tv programme called talking pictures. He is a 79yearold retired professor who still enjoys perusing the classified ads in the newspaper and joshing his wife about getting a new job. The screenplay by ernest thompson was adapted from his 1979 play of the same name henry fonda won the golden globe award for best actor motion picture drama and the academy award for best actor in what was his final film role. Jan 14, 2018 video and photo slideshow of our memorable trip to squam lake, nh in june 2010. Thompson also won an oscar for adapting his play to the screen. On golden pond is a 1981 film about an aging couple who spend each summer at their home on a lake called golden pond. On golden pond is a film directed by mark rydell with henry fonda, katharine hepburn, jane fonda, doug mckeon, year. Look no further for your perfect luxurious log home to rent. Golden pond is now open to the public the new york times.
Each of the characters reminded me of at least one person significant in my life. At golden pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for billy, the son of chelseas new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms. Based on the play by ernest thompson, on golden pond tells the deceptively simple tale of one familys summer. When the movie makers went looking for a place to be golden pond, they found everything they wanted right here. Ernest thompson, author of on golden pond, directs the.
With katharine hepburn, henry fonda, jane fonda, doug mckeon. A 1979 play by ernest thompson, on golden pond is best remembered for its 1981 film version directed by mark rydell. It might not be our best kept secret, but squam lake inn was indeed the filming location for the academy award winning film from 1981, on golden pond. My husband and i love the scenery and the beauty there and have always wanted to go visit the closest city and see the area. On golden pond was henry fondas final film role, and he made the best of it with his convincing, moving portrayal of a curmudgeon for which he won the golden globe award for best actor, and went on to win the oscar.
Squam on golden pond michael travis, real estate advisor. The manor on golden pond awaits discerning visitors looking for a distinct destination resort with local character, refined decor, memorable cuisine, and worldclass service. Cantankerous retiree norman thayer henry fonda and his conciliatory wife, ethel katharine hepburn, spend summers at their new england vacation home on the shores of idyllic golden pond. My family visited squam lake because we loved the movie on golden pond, filmed here. In the movie on golden pond where is the yahoo answers.
It was filmed on location in a cabin on squam lake in new hampshire. Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years. This is a location for you to explore, savor and relax on your next vacation to the ocoee river area. Squam is flanked by mountains on three sides and is the secondlargest lake in new hampshire.
After leaving billy behind to bond with norman, chelsea. Jul 03, 2011 on golden pond, that dreamy sunsetoflife film starring katharine hepburn, henry fonda, and jane fonda, may have been filmed in new hampshire, but playwright ernest thompson took his inspiration from great pond, the largest of maines belgrade lakes. Location for the shooting of the movie on golden pond back in 1981 starring katharine heburn, jane and henry fonda. Golden pond exists only in our hearts and imaginations. Despite all the films that henry fonda has starred in, i believe this is possibly his best effort as an actor, managing to portray all the characteristics required for norman with great finesse. In his last film, henry fonda plays norman thayer, a cranky 80yearold retired. This summer their daughter chelsea whom they havent seen for years feels she must be there for normans birthday.
Sep 08, 1999 new hampshire reaches agreement after years of bitter controversy to acquire its first public access to squam lake, where 1981 movie on golden pond was filmed. The story of on golden pond begins with the arrival of an old, longmarried couple henry fonda and katharine hepburn at the lakeside cottage where they have. Lets take a look back at the rustic vacation home where ethel and norman thayer spent their summers. The story centers around the bickering but loving relationship between ethel and norman thayer katharine hepburn and henry fonda, an elderly couple who are spending their 48th summer at their new england country home and celebrating normans 80th birthday. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Loved visiting squam lake, the real on golden pond.
The shots came to us in very low resolution and faded color. On golden pond hd movie 1981 free online film guide. Jun 22, 2018 nh getaway packages on golden pond package. This joggled my memory as it is some time since i saw the film and it reminded me what a great film it is. Jane fonda went skinnydipping with michael jackson during on.
Find out where on golden pond is streaming, if on golden pond is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The film on golden pond was released in december 1981, directed by mark rydell and produced by bruce gilbert with henry fonda, katharine hepburn and jane fonda in the starring cast. The screenplay by ernest thompson was adapted from his 1979 play of the same name. Fonda is very funny, nonchalant and tough in ways that deny the essential gooiness of the material, and of mr. In 1981 henry fonda and katherine hepburn filmed the academy award winner on golden pond on beautiful squam lake. Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter chelsea. This romantic golden pond movie was filmed on the tranquil lake known as squam lake in the lakes region of new hampshire. Norman henry fonda and ethel katharine hepburn thayer have been coming to their cottage on golden pond for almost fifty years. Aug 23, 2011 its been 30 years since the movie on golden pond set in maine but filmed near squam lake, and featuring henry fonda, katharine hepburn, and jane fonda won three academy awards. The 1981 film on golden pond was filmed on squam lake. On golden pond filmed mainly at squam lake, new hampshire competed against ragtime, the french lieutenants woman, prince of the city and reds. You do a wonderful job of accommodating your clients and telling showing them the lake. On golden pond really is a cute, charming story, and it is perfect for adult and teen entertainment.
They are visited by their daughter chelsea, who is somewhat estranged from her curmudgeon of a father. For a short time during your vacation, please make golden pond your home away from home. As usual, this film was shot in hd video high definition widescreen and bluray with dolby digital audio. Most were shot in meredith, new hampshire and squam lake, new hampshire. It starred henry fonda and katharine hepburn both of whom won oscars for their work, his first and her fourth respectively, along with jane fonda appearing alongside her father for the first and only time. It is the destination with a difference at the end of the road less traveled, and it makes the journey well worthwhile. The beloved 1981 film, written by ernest thompson and starring henry fonda, jane fonda, and katherine hepburn was filmed on location on both big squam and little squam lake. An offbroadway play that caught the attention of henry fonda and katharine hepburn, the story centered around an elderly couple dealing with the intricate dynamics of a life together and the relationships with their own. Location for the shooting of the movie on golden pond back. Thayer, who spend each summer at their home on a lake called golden pond. On golden pond 1981 film on golden pond is a 1981 american drama film directed by mark rydell. Skinnydipping with michael jackson while filming on golden pond.
Apr 01, 2006 jane fonda on her characters most important scene in on golden pond duration. However, just because it has a moving, familyfriendly sto. These were shot by a friend of pats, and are clearly show the friendship and fun the team had on this oscar winning film. The pond s symbolic meaning the pond in the movie adaptation of on golden pond is used as a symbolic reference to life itself. They modified the house for the shoot, adding an entire second story and balcony. On golden pond rental cabin cuddle up cabin rentals. Norman thayer jr henry fonda and his devoted wife ethel katharine. Jane fonda recounted the scene between chelsea her character and norman fonda where she tells him she wants to be his friend. Exclusive never been seen before photos from the on golden. Costar katharine hepburn won the bafta award for best actress in a. The highest grossing film of 1981 and winner of three academy awards, on golden pond almost became an unproduced screenplay because no one was interested in financing it. What is the name of the lake in on golden pond answers. Without commercial breaks, the full movie on golden pond has a duration of 109 minutes. Cruise on this beautiful lake where on golden pond was filmed almost 40 years ago.
Gorgeously photographed by billy williams, on golden pond is a wonderful. On golden pond vhs video 1981 starring katherine hepburn, henry fonda new sealed. Jan 21, 2009 filmed in 1981, on golden pond explores the relationship of aging couple ethel and norman thayer hepburn and fonda who spend each summer at their home on golden pond. Thats how yankee magazine described central new hampshires squam lake, where on golden pond was filmed. Oct 14, 2015 in a new interview with the hollywood reporter, the oscarwinning actress reveals that she got close to the king of pop while she filmed on golden pond in the early 80s and the pair. This was basically about her life and her films during which a snippet of on golden pond was screened. The owners greatest joy would be for you and your loved ones to have a beautiful and memorable experience at on golden pond.
Watch on golden pond online stream full movie directv. See more ideas about on golden pond, pond and katharine hepburn. Our home is great for couples, families, honeymoons or retreats. On golden pond was a successful broadway play before ernest thompson adapted his own work into the screenplay for the film version. Video and photo slideshow of our memorable trip to squam lake, nh in june 2010. The cabin from the movie on golden pond hooked on houses. I loved normans humor and the relationships reminded me of those in my own personal life. On golden pond 1981 katharine hepburn henry fonda youtube. Lets take a look back at the rustic vacation home where ethel and. There are two tour boat outfits on the lake, both based in holderness, that will show visitors where all the filming locations are situated.
Despite being filmed in 1981, watching on golden pond was an enjoyable experience. The movie was adapted by ernest thompson from his stage play and was directed by mark rydell. Squam lake new hampshire 2020 all you need to know before. Filming location for on golden pond on golden pond was adapted from a popular play and came out in 1981. On golden pond is a treasure for many reasons, but the best one, i think, is that i could believe it. In 2001, cbs aired a live television adaptation of the play that was publicized heavily in the press due to the reunion of former sound of music stars julie andrews. The area is beautiful we dined in town and later climbed rattlesnake mountain. On golden pond is a 1981 american drama film directed by mark rydell. Theres little that happens in on golden pond that isnt thoroughly predictable from the start, but the film is blessed with so much star power, charm and honest sentiment that everyone in the. The screenplay by ernest thompson was adapted from his 1979 play of the same.
Katharine hepburn and henry fonda in on golden pond. Dec 24, 2014 thanks to long time fellow woody boater pat curtin, we have for you these exclusive never been seen before photos from the on golden pond set. Henry fonda in his last feature film and katharine hepburn portrayed longmarried new englanders, and jane fonda was their angry daughter. The film tells the story of a summer spent by an aging couple at their summer home on golden pond, where they are visited by their daughter and her new husband and his son. Jun, 2017 filmmakers leased the lake house used in on golden pond from a new york physician, on the shores of squam lake in new hampshire. Squam lake find the answer to where was on golden pond. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Directed by mark rydell, the film was written by ernest thompson who adapted it from his 1979 play of the same name. Henry fonda and katherine hepburn discovered the beauty of being on golden pond in 1980 during the filming of on golden pond. Discover squam cruise squam lakes natural science center.
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