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| Matt Barry |
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:15 pm |
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I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
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Matt Barry
View my films at: www.youtube.com/comedyfilm
Read my blog at: http://filmreel.blogspot.com |
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| David Totheroh |
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:15 pm |
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On Apr 14, 2:15 pm, "Matt Barry" <bar...@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
Quote: I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
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Matt Barry
View my films at:www.youtube.com/comedyfilm
Read my blog at:http://filmreel.blogspot.com
Get ahold of copies of Silent Echoes and Silent Traces by John
Bengtson for location shot locations for Keaton and Chaplin films. |
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| R H Draney |
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:54 pm |
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Matt Barry filted:
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I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
Climb these steps (between 923 and 937 Vendome in Silverlake):
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5150011
Bring a piano....r
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| Dave Garrett |
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:02 pm |
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In article <2QPMj.11222$DD2.1650@trndny04>, barrys@bellatlantic.net
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Quote: I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
You should track down a copy of this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Lovers-Ultimate-Insider-L/dp/0767916352
It's obviously not devoted exclusively to silent-era landmarks, but
there are more than enough to make a decent-sized list of places to
visit.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is definitely worth a visit.
Dave |
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| Matt Barry |
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:50 pm |
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"R H Draney" <dadoctah@spamcop.net> wrote in message
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Quote: Matt Barry filted:
I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the
last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which
I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
Climb these steps (between 923 and 937 Vendome in Silverlake):
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5150011
Bring a piano....r
Ah, yes! I'd forgotten about these. This is a must-see. Thanks for that
link.
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Matt Barry
View my films at: www.youtube.com/comedyfilm
Read my blog at: http://filmreel.blogspot.com |
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| Lloyd Fonvielle |
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:12 pm |
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Definitely check out the old Chaplin studio on La Brea, just south of
Sunset, and the Musso & Frank Grill on Hollywood Boulevard -- the latter
dates from 1919 and was host to many silent stars on many occasions,
including Chaplin. You can have a drink and dine there with a crowd of
ghosts.
Matt Barry wrote:
Quote: "R H Draney" <dadoctah@spamcop.net> wrote in message
news:fu0ubt0qvc@drn.newsguy.com...
Matt Barry filted:
I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the
last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which
I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
Climb these steps (between 923 and 937 Vendome in Silverlake):
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5150011
Bring a piano....r
Ah, yes! I'd forgotten about these. This is a must-see. Thanks for that
link.
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www.mardecortesbaja.com <http://www.mardecortesbaja.com/blog> |
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| ratkins |
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:39 pm |
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On Apr 14, 2:15 pm, "Matt Barry" <bar...@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
Quote: I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
--
Matt Barry
View my films at:www.youtube.com/comedyfilm
Read my blog at:http://filmreel.blogspot.com
A few:
- The Hollywood Forever Cemetary has a lot to offer. Douglas
Fairbanks grave site is worth the trip.
- Pickfair. Although the house has been rebuilt, the gates are
still there and Chaplin's house is right next door.
- Greenacres. Kind of hard to see from the street, but the
fountains alone merit a visit.
- Chaplin Studios. Now home of the Muppets, the exterior looks
exactly the same.
- Downtown LA. On the Harold Lloyd DVD set there is a "Then & Now"
comparison of many downtown streets.
- Magic Castle. Harry Houdini's house has tours with magic shows.
- Hearst Castle. About 3 1/2 hours north of LA, the castle
celebrates it's 50th year as an attraction.
- On the corner of Highland and Hollywood Blvd., accross the corner
from the Kodak theater, there is a new museum that is supposed to have
some silent memorabilia. Not sure of the name though, just heard
about it last weekend and haven't gone there yet.
Also, if you have a chance, look up Eddie Brandts Saturday Matinee
online. They are the oldest video store in LA, (possibly the
country), and have just about anything that has ever been released on
any home video format, and what they don't have they can get. They do
mail rentals too I believe. The store is always full of people
talking movies. Lots of fun for this movie geek.
Ron |
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| sirmichaelcat |
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:10 am |
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On Apr 15, 6:15 am, "Matt Barry" <bar...@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
Quote: I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
--
Matt Barry
View my films at:www.youtube.com/comedyfilm
Read my blog at:http://filmreel.blogspot.com
the original mansion of FRED NIBLO and ENID BENNETT is at 1330 Angelo
Drive,Beverley Hills. It is now owned By Rupert Murdoch but if you
bring a gift of Vegamite he will arrange a tour.. |
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| William Hooper |
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:48 am |
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:45 am |
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On Apr 16, 9:52 am, "Matt Barry" <bar...@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
Quote: Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'll report back on the sites that
I'm able to visit.
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Matt Barry
View my films at:www.youtube.com/comedyfilm
Read my blog at:http://filmreel.blogspot.com
A Written Tour of Keaton locations can be found at this URL.
http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/pdfs/keatonlatour.pdf
Have a great time, John Bengtson |
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| Matt Barry |
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:52 am |
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| Richard Carnahan |
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:21 am |
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| Rockinghorse Winner |
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:37 pm |
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In alt.movies.silent, Matt Barry had the audacity to say that:
Quote: I just found out the other day that I will be in Los Angeles during the last
week of May-first week of June.
I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any interesting historical landmarks
of the silent era that you could recommend. I'm familiar with the
Lasky-DeMille barn where "The Squaw Man" was shot (this is now called the
Hollywood Heritage museum, and will probably be my first stop). I believe
the William S. Hart ranch was open to the public at least as recently as a
couple years ago. I also plan to attend the Silent Movie Theatre which I've
read so much about here.
Any suggestions on well-known silent-era landmarks (and especially
lesser-known ones) would be very much appreciated.
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