Where was For Love or Money filmed
For Love or Money
Year: 1993
Country: USA
<p>Filming of the movie took place in the center of Manhattan, New York. Most of the movie was shot in prestigious locations in the city, which corresponded to the plot about the luxurious life and high ambitions of the main character. One notable location was the famous FAO Schwartz toy store, from which a huge toy giraffe is brought out at the beginning of the movie. Another notable location was the former smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island, where the plot has Doug planning to open his hotel. The luxurious Carnegie Hill mansion was used for the fashion show scenes. Other famous New York locations appear in the film, such as the Queensboro Bridge, Yankee Stadium, the helipad in midtown Manhattan at Pier 17, and the prestigious The Pierre Hotel, where the main character works. </p>
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Locations
Abandoned hotel
In movie
Scene where Doug brings Andy to the building of an abandoned hotel on Roosevelt Island. He tells her of his dream to buy the building and open his own hotel there. Doug is saving every dollar and working every day to make this dream come true and believes his youth will be wasted if he doesn't succeed. To realize this project, Doug needs a rich investor, which he finds in the person of billionaire Christian Hanover, whom Andy is dating. As the plot unfolds, Doug realizes that his dream of love and a relationship with Andy may be more important than his dream of a hotel.
Real
Scene was shot across from Smallpox Hospital, the demolished Smallpox Hospital building. This historic structure, built between 1854 and 1856, was the first major hospital in the United States to treat smallpox patients and was also the site of isolation and quarantine of patients on Blackwell's Island (now Roosevelt Island). After the hospital closed in 1875, the building was used as a school for nurses, but was later abandoned. The building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Landmarks in New York City. The scale and Gothic architecture of the building make it look like a potential abandoned luxury hotel building, which is what was used in the movie.
By the FAO Schwarz store
In movie
Scene where Hotel employees drag a huge toy giraffe into a car. Doug Ireland, the concierge at the prestigious Bradbury Hotel, drives around town running errands for guests. One of those errands was to buy a huge toy giraffe from the famous FAO Schwartz toy store. Doug, of course, does not run errands alone: he is assisted by his subordinates who get the giraffe into the car.
Real
Scene was shot in front of the famous FAO Schwartz toy store in Rockefeller Plaza. It is one of the most famous and oldest toy stores in the world, attracting visitors with its history, huge collection of unique toys and interactive entertainment like the famous floor piano. The giraffe shopping scene highlights the concierge's ability to fulfill any customer request, demonstrating his professionalism and attention to detail. And since the hotel is home to wealthy people and FAO Schwarz is known as one of the coolest and most expensive toy stores in New York City, it's exactly where Doug would go to fulfill a guest's errand.
Doug's favorite diner
In movie
Scene where Doug and Andy eat hot dogs at his favorite diner. During a shopping trip with Andy, Doug takes her to grab a bite to eat at his favorite diner. He jokes that he dreams of celebrating his wedding there, and then points to a pianist playing the piano outside the establishment's window and says that he clearly needs a soloist. In response, Andy talks about his dream of singing in a huge stadium. This moment shows the coming together of the characters, which will eventually develop into a love relationship.
Real
Scene was shot at Gray's Papaya hot dog joint, located at the intersection of Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. It is a famous diner in New York City known for its high-quality and inexpensive hot dogs. It was opened in 1973 and is famous for its Sabrett dogs, which are traditional New York hot dogs. The diner was a perfect fit as Doug's concierge's favorite restaurant, as it is a classic New York City diner for a quick and tasty snack. The atmosphere of Gray's Papaya is part of the New York charm, making it the perfect location to showcase the daily life and favorite places of a character in the film.