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Notorious (1946)
Where Notorious says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
Rio de Janeiro in the film was almost all shot in Los Angeles, at RKO sound stages and on racetrack and garden grounds.
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Scenes and places
The courtroom where it all starts (1946)
Alicia's father is sentenced to twenty years for treason while she is pressed by reporters. The verdict leaves her alone and watched, and it is the reason the agents later come to her.
Set in Miami federal courthouse — The Miami courtroom where Alicia's father is sentenced for treason. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A federal court sits in Miami, the city the film names for the trial.
Alicia's party in Miami (1946)
Alicia throws a drunken party that night, joking that a policeman has been tailing her. Devlin arrives among her guests and watches her, and the room tells him who she is.
Set in Alicia's house in Miami — Alicia's house, where a loud party is under way after the trial. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A private house in Miami, full of drinking guests on the night of the verdict.
The night drive (1946)
Alicia drives faster and faster with Devlin beside her. A policeman pulls them over, and the way he salutes Devlin tells her what he really is.
Set in Miami roads at night — A fog-covered road where Alicia drives fast with Devlin and is stopped by a policeman. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A road near Miami, shot with Miami background footage and studio inserts.
Filmed at Miami (background plates) (Miami, Florida, Miami, United States) — Second-unit crews filmed establishing exteriors and rear-projection footage in Miami; the exact streets are not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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A week in Rio (1946)
While waiting for the details of her mission, Alicia and Devlin fall in love. His doubts about her past get in the way, and she misreads his silence.
Set in Rio de Janeiro — The city where Alicia and Devlin wait for their assignment and fall in love. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Rio de Janeiro, in the film a Brazilian refuge for German emigres.
Filmed at Rio de Janeiro (second unit footage) (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) — Second-unit crews filmed establishing exteriors and rear-projection footage in Rio de Janeiro; the Rio interiors were studio sets. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Meeting Sebastian at the riding club (1946)
Devlin sets up a meeting. Sebastian recognises Alicia at once and pursues her, sure they were always meant to meet again.
Set in Riding club in Rio — The riding club where Devlin arranges for Alicia to meet Sebastian. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A country-club park, in the film Sebastian's usual morning ride.
Filmed at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia (Arcadia, California, Arcadia, United States) — The riding-club scene where Devlin and Alicia meet Sebastian on horseback was shot here. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Dinner at Sebastian's house (1946)
Alicia must memorise every guest. She sees a man grow agitated at the sight of a wine bottle and be hurried from the room.
Set in Sebastian's house, Rio — Alex Sebastian's home, where he hosts business acquaintances. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The villa of a leading IG Farben executive in the film.
The racetrack report (1946)
Between races Alicia tells Devlin she now counts Sebastian among her conquests. Their old hurt flares up and then they have to hide it when Sebastian arrives.
Set in Rio racetrack — The Rio racetrack where Alicia reports to Devlin. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A racecourse where Sebastian's tip about horse number ten is the talk of the day.
Filmed at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia (Arcadia, California, Arcadia, United States) — Second-unit crews filmed at Santa Anita Park; the source does not say which scene it stands in for, the Rio racetrack is the likely match. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The party and the wine cellar (1946)
Alicia steals the key and leads Devlin to the cellar during her party. They find a bottle that holds black sand, and are almost caught.
Set in Sebastian's wine cellar — The cellar of Sebastian's house during a grand party. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A locked wine cellar under a house full of guests.
Alicia's room (1946)
Alicia falls ill and is confined to her room, with the phone removed. Alarmed by her absence, Devlin comes to find her.
Set in Sebastian's house, upstairs — Alicia's bedroom in Sebastian's house. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A bedroom with the telephone removed.
Characters
- Alicia Huberman — The daughter of a convicted German spy, recruited to infiltrate a group of emigres in Brazil.
- T. R. Devlin — The government agent who recruits Alicia and falls in love with her.
- Alex Sebastian — Her father's friend, an IG Farben executive and the target of her mission.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was Rio really filmed in Notorious?