The film was shot in the USA and Canada, but mainly in Toronto and its surroundings. One of the key filming locations was a children's camp in Muskoka, Ontario, which is still operating today. The picturesque region is known for its lakes and forests, which perfectly suited the atmosphere of the summer camp where the main characters meet. The Calloway mansion is actually located in the prestigious Bridle Path neighborhood in North York, Ontario. The second part of the filming took place in New York, where several urban and iconic tourist locations were used. Mott Street in Chinatown was used for scenes with the orphanage. The climactic wedding scene was filmed at the historic St. Bartholomew's Church, and the final meeting of the characters after the wedding took place at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park.

Filming Locations:

Children's Orphanage

In the Movie

Scene where Amanda plays baseball with other children and then leaves to meet a family that wants to adopt her. Amanda lives in an orphanage in New York and dreams of a loving family and her own room. She is an orphan and desperately wants to be adopted by the orphanage's caretaker, Diane, whom she treats like a mother. Diane loves the girl as her own but cannot take her because she has no husband and insufficient finances. At the beginning of the film, Amanda is about to be adopted: the orphanage discusses the possibility of her adoption by the Butkis family, known for "collecting" children, i.e., taking in all comers. However, Amanda dreams of becoming a family with Diane.

In Reality

The scene was filmed opposite and inside the Fourteenth Ward Industrial School. The school was built in 1888–1889 for the Children's Aid Society. This building is notable for its historical connection to the Children's Aid Society, which helped needy children. The choice of this building as a location for the orphanage was likely due to its architecture and historical context, fitting the theme of an orphanage and child care.

Church

In the Movie

Scene where the wedding of Roger and Clarissa takes place. The wedding of Alyssa's father, Roger, to the mercenary Clarissa is the climax of the film. Twins Amanda and Alyssa do everything possible to disrupt this event because they understand that Clarissa is only interested in Roger's money and does not truly love him. Amanda, pretending to be Alyssa, tries to delay the ceremony in various ways while the real Alyssa and Diane make their way to the church. At the most tense moment, Diane brings the real Alyssa, and Roger finally realizes something is wrong. He recognizes his feelings for Diane and calls off the wedding with Clarissa right at the altar.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York. This historic Episcopal church is known for its Neo-Romanesque architecture. The building was designed and built in 1918 and is famous for its mosaics and stained glass. The filmmakers chose this location for the wedding scene because of its majestic appearance and elegant atmosphere, which perfectly suited a solemn wedding ceremony for a very wealthy man. Moreover, its central location in New York made it convenient for filming and added a recognizable urban landscape to the film.

Place Where Alyssa and Diane Get into a Carriage

In the Movie

Scene where Diane and Alyssa rush to Roger and Clarissa's wedding to stop the ceremony. After learning the truth about the girls' swap and Clarissa's true intentions, Diane heads to the church with the real Alyssa to expose the deception and prevent the marriage. The girl suggests stealing a horse-drawn carriage, and Diane, in desperation and haste, agrees. Alyssa drives the horses. Their arrival at the wedding is the film's climax: Roger learns the truth about the twins and confesses his feelings for Diane, who feels the same.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, Manhattan. This is one of the park's most iconic architectural structures, known for its picturesque views and rich history. The terrace consists of two levels connected by grand staircases and offers a stunning view of the lake and surrounding landscapes. At the center of the terrace is the famous fountain with the bronze statue "Angel of the Waters." The Bethesda Terrace arcade is known for its ceiling adorned with nearly 16,000 Minton tiles. The filmmakers chose this location likely for its beauty, architectural significance, and central location. According to the plot, the wedding takes place at St. Bartholomew's Church in Manhattan, and to get there in time, the heroines needed to be nearby. Using this location in the film emphasizes the significance of the events and adds visual appeal to the movie.