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The 1999 film Girl, Interrupted, starring Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, was filmed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as well as in Harrisburg State Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mechanicsburg was chosen for its old-fashioned appearance, including an old-style drugstore called Drugs, which gave the film its time-dated appearance.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Film Name | Girl, Interrupted |
| Year | 1999 |
| Genre | Biographical drama |
| Filming Locations | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Harrisburg State Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Eckels Drugstore in Mechanicsburg |
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Harrisburg State Hospital
The hospital was self-sufficient, with its own farm, power plant, and stores, and was known as the "City on the Hill". During wartime, there was a significant shortage of attendants, with as few as one nurse for every 166 patients. In the early 20th century, the hospital underwent extensive changes, including the construction of new "Cottage Plan" buildings, which considerably increased its size. In 1921, the name of the hospital was changed to Harrisburg State Hospital, and the Board of Public Charities was abolished, with the Department of Public Welfare assuming administrative responsibilities.
In the late 20th century, the patient population began to decline due to the development of new medicines and deinstitutionalization. The hospital closed in 2006, and the campus is currently up for sale to developers. Many of the buildings are set to be demolished, while a few historic structures, including the Dix Museum, the administration building, the chapel, and the Dixmont Cottage, will be preserved. The former hospital campus now provides office and storage space for various state agencies.
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
The film also made use of locations in nearby Harrisburg, including the Harrisburg State Hospital, which doubled as a psychiatric hospital in the film. The State Hospital's old-fashioned appearance and 1960s-style furnishings also contributed to the film's period aesthetic.
Other filming locations in Harrisburg include 2318 North Sixth Street, the corner of Front and Market Streets, and the State Street Bridge, where the Capitol building is visible. Scenes were also shot at Reading's Public Museum, though these were later deleted.
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Claymoore Hospital
In the film, Susanna Kaysen (played by Winona Ryder) is admitted to Claymoore Hospital after a suicide attempt and is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The hospital is described as a psychiatric facility where Susanna encounters a diverse group of patients, including Lisa (played by Angelina Jolie), a sociopath who delights in her destructive power.
The film was primarily shot in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Harrisburg State Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mechanicsburg was chosen for its old-fashioned appearance, including an old-style drugstore called "Drugs," which contributed to the time-dated look of the film.
The film received mixed reviews from critics but was well-received by audiences. It grossed $48 million worldwide, and Angelina Jolie won several awards for her performance, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts
The 1999 film Girl, Interrupted is based on the 1993 memoir by Susanna Kaysen, in which she recalls her almost two years at McLean Hospital. The film adaptation, directed by James Mangold, stars Winona Ryder as Susanna and Angelina Jolie as Lisa Rowe.
The film follows 18-year-old Susanna as she spends 18 months institutionalised at a psychiatric hospital following a suicide attempt. Susanna is thrown into a turbulent gallery of disturbed young women, including Lisa, a heartless, charismatic sociopath who delights in her destructive power. Other patients include Polly, Cynthia, Lisa Cody, Georgina, and Daisy, who contribute to Susanna's experiences at the hospital.
McLean Hospital is a psychiatric facility located in Belmont, Massachusetts. The hospital was founded in 1811 as the Charlestown Asylum and was later renamed the McLean Asylum for the Insane in honour of one of its earliest benefactors, John McLean. In 1892, the facility was renamed McLean Hospital in recognition of broader views on the treatment of mental illness, and in 1895 the campus moved to Waverley Oaks Hill in Belmont. The hospital has since expanded to four additional locations in Arlington, Cambridge, and Middleboro, providing a range of outpatient and inpatient services.
McLean Hospital has been recognised for its excellence in mental healthcare and has been ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has treated several notable individuals, including poets Sylvia Plath and Robert Lowell, author Susanna Kaysen, and musician James Taylor.
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Filmed in 1999
Girl, Interrupted is an American biographical drama film that was filmed in 1999 and released on 21 December that same year. The film is based on the 1993 memoir by Susanna Kaysen, in which she recalls her two years at McLean Hospital, in Belmont, Massachusetts, after being admitted following a suicide attempt when she was 18 years old. The film adaptation was directed by James Mangold and starred Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie.
Filming for Girl, Interrupted took place primarily in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as well as in Harrisburg State Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in early 1999. Mechanicsburg was chosen for its old-fashioned appearance, which gave the film its time-dated appearance. Scenes were also filmed at Eckels Drugstore in Mechanicsburg, Reading's Public Museum, and on North Sixth Street in Harrisburg.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Ryder, Jolie, and Brittany Murphy but criticised the screenplay for containing little "self-reflection in the dialogue". However, audiences responded more positively to the film, and Jolie won several awards for her performance, including the Academy Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Frequently asked questions
The film Girl, Interrupted was primarily filmed in Harrisburg State Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Yes, filming also took place in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, including at Eckels Drugstore.
Mechanicsburg was chosen for its old-fashioned appearance, which gave the film its time-dated look.
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