Production and release Much of the film was shot on location in Key West, Florida, although the setting is not specifically mentioned in the film. The house featured in the film stands to this day and is known, appropriately, as the "Rose Tattoo House". The premiere of the film was held in New York City at the Hotel Astor on December 12, 1955, with Arthur Miller, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield among the celebrities in attendance. Awards and nominations References External links 1955 films 1955 comedy-drama films American comedy-drama films American black-and-white films American films based on plays Films set in New Orleans Films featuring a Best Actress Academy Award-winning performance Films featuring a Best Drama Actress Golden Globe-winning performance Films featuring a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe-winning performance Films whose art director won the Best Art Direction Academy Award Films whose cinematographer won the Best Cinematography Academy Award Paramount Pictures films Films directed by Daniel Mann Films produced by Hal B. Wallis Films with screenplays by Tennessee Williams Films scored by Alex North Films based on works by Tennessee Williams 1950s English-language films 1950s American films