where was the movie oklahoma filmed
The 1955 film Oklahoma! was filmed mainly in southern Arizona, especially the San Rafael Valley near Nogales, with scenes also shot around Amado, Sonoita, Patagonia, and other nearby locations.
Main filming area
Most of the exterior shooting took place in the San Rafael Valley of Arizona, which the production used because of its open grasslands and dramatic sky.
Other locations
Reported filming spots include:
- Nogales, Arizona.
- Amado, Arizona.
- Sonoita, Arizona.
- Patagonia and San Rafael Ranch State Natural Area, Arizona.
Why Arizona
The production chose Arizona over Oklahoma largely because the landscape worked better for the film’s visual look, and one source says the filmmakers wanted to avoid oil wells appearing in the background of exterior scenes.
Quick note
If you meant the later 1999 TV film or a different version of Oklahoma! , the filming locations are different.