The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) – Filming Locations
Thriller / Mystery / Drama · Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Starring James Stewart, Doris Day
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Where was The Man Who Knew Too Much filmed?
- Marrakech, Morocco, Marrakech – Opening sequence with the McKenna family arriving in Morocco and initial tourist activities. The exotic Moroccan setting establishes the film's international intrigue and exotic atmosphere
- London, United Kingdom, London – The climactic assassination attempt during a concert performance. The iconic concert hall serves as the pivotal location for the film's thrilling climax where the assassination is prevented
- London, United Kingdom, London – Scenes of London landmarks and establishing shots of the city. London landmarks underscore the film's move to the British capital and the international espionage plot
- Paris, France, Paris – Scenes filmed in Paris as the McKennas travel through Europe. Paris serves as a transit point in the family's European journey and adds to the cosmopolitan espionage setting
- Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Buckinghamshire – Interior scenes and studio-based sequences. Much of the interior work was completed at Hitchcock's British studios, though principal location filming was in Morocco and London