Ever Notice The Idaho Town Used In 1943 Abbott & Costello Film?

Idaho towns and landscapes have provided backdrops for a number of classic films shot by Hollywood movie crews dating back to the early forties.

One of the most famous comedic duos in the history of cinema once used stock footage of a southern Idaho city known for its skiing and shopping in a production that was released to theaters 83 years ago.

Idaho is a state known for its incredible blend of landscapes. From breathtaking lakes and rivers to nearly 500-foot sand dunes and over 300 natural hot springs, it's no wonder Hollywood has sent film crews to the Gem State for nearly a century.

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A 1943 Film Starring The Comedy Duo Abbott And Costello Used Idaho Stock Footage

Films such as Northwest Passage (1940), Ski Party (1965), Breakfast of Champions (1999, and featuring Brad Weiser) 3000 Miles To Graceland (2001), Wild Wild West (1999), and Napoleon Dynamite (2004) mention Idaho in its film credits.

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In 1943, Universal Pictures released the comedic gangster movie Hit The Ice. The picture was directed by Hollywood icon Charles Lamont and starred Abbott and Costello. Winter stock footage from the Sun Valley area was used in the film due to the region's outdoor appeal.

To this day, Sun Valley remains one of the top state tourist destinations. The city is 155 miles east of Boise, and is the gateway to popular hiking, boating, and camping  destinations such as Alturas Lake, Stanley Lake, and Redfish Lake.