Filming A Christmas Story

Photographs of the filming and production of A Christmas Story

Shot in Cleveland, the nostalgic 1983 comedy used this 11th Street residence for the home of the Parker family. In 2004, it was bought by a “Christmas Story” fan named Brian Jones, who proceeded to convert it into a tourist attraction.

Flash Gordon Deleted Scene by A Christmas Story Production Crew and 1983A Christmas Story House

Did you Know?

Flash Gordon had a deleted fantasy scene in A Christmas Story. At the Museum we were able to uptain and display these costumes for fans all over to come see.

Peter In between Scenes (1983) by A Christmas Story Production CrewA Christmas Story House

I Can't Get Up!

Ralphie and Randy preparing for their scene outside of A Christmas Story House. This is believed to be the scene where they are running off to school and Randy falls flat on his back.

Peter BIllingsley during filming (1983) by A Christmas Story Production CrewA Christmas Story House

Here is Pete Billingsley and Ian Petrella in between scenes filming outside of A Christmas Story House.

Ian & Peter (1983) by A Christmas Story Production CrewA Christmas Story House

Ian Petrella & Peter Billingsley warming up in between scenes

Various shots Peter Billingsley (1983) by A Christmas Story Production CrewA Christmas Story House

Behind the scene photos of Ralphie's different outfits weather it be his classroom fantasy outfit or his outdoor winter garb many stored now in our Museum.

Bob Clark & Peter (1983) by A Christmas Story Production CrewA Christmas Story House

Oh Fudge

Peter Billingsley and Bob Clark preparing for a scene outside of the A Christmas Story house in Cleveland.

Ralphies Christmas Day Red Ryder scene (1983) by A Christmas Story Production CrewA Christmas Story House

Oh No!

Filming one of the more memorable scenes in the movie where Ralphie finally gets his Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot range model air rifle only to shoot his eye out!

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