Here are some delightful behind-the-scenes photographs from one of my all time favorite movies Harold and Maude. I wish I could have found more, but sadly it looks like this is most of ‘em. If you know of any other BTS photographs that exist, please feel free to post them in the comments.

Director Hal Ashby prepares one of actor Bud Cort’s fake suicides
 

Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon
 

Bud Cort and Hal Ashby
 

Suzanne Somers was originally to appear in a cemetery scene but the sequence was cut
 

Ruth Gordon and Hal Ashby
 

Bud Cort and Hal Ashby
 

Hal Ashby, Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon
 

Ruth Gordon, Hal Ashby and Bud Cort
 

Hal Ashby and the DP of ‘Harold and Maude’ John A. Alonzo
 

Hal Ashby serves up a model of Bud Cort’s head for one of Harold’s fake suicide attempts
 

Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon
 

Harold and Maude reunion: Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon and friend, 1981
 
Below, a short video with a few more behind-the-scenes photos:

Painting by Eunice San Miguel of Los Angeles
 
Here’s a blog post ode to one of my most beloved films Harold and Maude. I guess I’m not the only one totally gaga over this movie—I put together a collection of artists’ creations in a shared celebration of their affection for Harold and Maude too.

By Julian Callos of Los Angeles
 

Harold-n-Maude by leodhas
 
More after the jump…

Michael Leavitt, inspired by Harold and Maude

Super delightful Harold and Maude scuplture by artist Michael Leavitt. They’ll be showcased at Gallery 1988 in San Francisco starting Saturday, September 4th.

Crazy 4 Cult: Customs - Saturday, Sept. 4th from 7-10PM at G1988 SF!

Previously on Dangerous Minds: Harold and Maude paper dolls

 
Here are some delightful handmade Harold and Maude paper dolls by Etsy seller littlegreygoose. I like these. I totally think they’re worth the $24.00 price.