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Looking for famous TV landmarks? The unassuming mid-century building at 189 North Robertson Blvd in Beverly Hills is a must-visit destination for TV history buffs. 

Built in 1951, this exact spot served as the exterior for the legendary Townsend Investigations office and appeared in every single episode of the hit series Charlie's Angels. Located at the corner of North Robertson Blvd and Clifton Way, it remains one of the most recognizable Beverly Hills filming locations for fans of classic 1970s television. 

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Standing at the intersection of Bagley Avenue and Venice Boulevard, looking south into the vibrant downtown core of Culver City, California, you might think you are looking at just another busy intersection. However, to a film historian, this exact spot is an almost perfect, living time capsule.

This historic Culver City location looks remarkably similar to how it appeared on film over 90 years ago in the 1934 Our Gang / The Little Rascals movie, Honky-Donkey. If you look closely at the architectural layout today, the historic continuity is stunning.

Farthest away from the camera lens stands the iconic Culver Hotel. As a beloved local landmark for over 100 years, this historic building looks exactly the same today as it did when it first opened its doors in 1924. It served as a grand backdrop during the classic Hollywood era and remains a centerpiece of downtown Culver City architecture.

Positioned mid-way through the frame, sits 9400 Venice Blvd. Though it is now partly obscured by a 1975 structural addition, this was one of the very first buildings erected in the area, dating all the way back to 1910.

While it originally opened its doors as a local bank, the mid-20th century brought a change. For decades, it has been occupied by its current tenant, Armand's Discount Fireplace and BBQ Company.

The building closest to the camera is 9401 Venice Blvd, constructed in 1915. Aside from a modern coat of stucco, a few sealed-up windows in the rear, and a slight alteration near the roofline, the structure remains structurally identical to how it was captured on film in the 1934 Our Gang / The Little Rascals short.

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The tour of historic Los Angeles area filming locations continues! Today, we are diving into the 1933 classic comedy short Beauty and the Bus, starring the comedy duo Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly.

In the film, Thelma and Patsy take viewers on a scenic drive through a starkly different landscape: a sparsely developed, early 1930s Westwood Village neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles.

This movie serves as a fascinating historical time capsule of the area. Throughout the scenes, several landmark Los Angeles buildings are visible in their infancy—many of which are surrounded by wide-open vacant lots awaiting the mid-century development boom.

The filming location then and now photo comparison featured above highlights 10912 Kinross Avenue.

• Year Built: 1930

• Significance: One of the very first commercial buildings erected during the founding of Westwood Village.

• Current Status: Standing strong as a testament to historic preservation.

Thanks to the dedicated architectural stewardship of generations of this building's owners, 10912 Kinross Avenue retains nearly all of its original 1930 design features and remains in beautiful shape today.

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For the vast majority of their legendary cinematic careers, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were under contract with Universal Studios. Because of this studio system setup, almost all Abbott and Costello movies were shot entirely on the massive Universal Studios backlot, leaving practically no room for authentic on-location filming.

However, their final film together broke the mold, offering a rare glimpse of mid-century Los Angeles.

For their 1956 swan song, Dance With Me, Henry, the iconic comedy duo signed a contract with an independent producer. This creative shift resulted in rare, real-world Abbott and Costello filming locations across Southern California.

Production moved away from the safety of the studio lot and into the streets, capturing two notable Los Angeles landmarks:

• Beverly Park "Kiddieland": The beloved former amusement park property where several scenes were captured. Today, the massive Beverly Center shopping mall occupies this historic site.

• The Palms Neighborhood: A quiet residential enclave on the Westside of Los Angeles that served as the backdrop for the film's neighborhood scenes.

The then and now filming location photo above showcases the house used as Lou's residence in the movie.

In 1956, this real-world location was situated at 3401 Mentone Avenue, right at the intersection of Woodbine Street. When Abbott and Costello filmed on this street corner, the surrounding neighborhood was standing on the brink of a massive, fundamental transformation.

Around this time, a major zoning change by the City of Los Angeles reshaped the area forever. The predominantly single-family homes that gave the neighborhood its small-town charm were rapidly demolished and replaced by the dense apartment buildings that dominate the area today.

Because of this rapid urban development, Dance With Me, Henry stands as an invaluable time capsule. It offers film historians and Los Angeles locals one of the very last looks at the historic Palms neighborhood as it existed during the first half of the 20th century.

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It is always a treat to see The Three Stooges filming on location for their classic comedy shorts, and the 1938 production, Mutts To You, does not disappoint. Fans looking to walk in the footsteps of the legendary trio will find a remarkably preserved piece of Hollywood history in the Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The production utilized real-world locations on the 100 block of South Norton Avenue. Specifically, several key scenes were filmed at the beautiful two-story residence located at 111 South Norton Avenue.

Located approximately 3 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles, Windsor Square is defined by the following boundaries:

• North: Beverly Blvd
• South: Wilshire Blvd
• West: Arden Blvd
• East: Van Ness Avenue

The City of Los Angeles has designated Windsor Square as a historic preservation zone, which has ensured the neighborhood maintains the same architectural charm today as it did when The Three Stooges filmed there in 1938.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above captures Curly pushing the Stooges' car past 111 South Norton Avenue.

• Property Details: This 5-bedroom, 4-bath home was built in 1915, anchoring a block of homes from the same era.

• Preservation: Aside from modern landscaping, the exterior of the house remains virtually unchanged from its appearance in the film.

For fans of classic cinema, this home remains a "must-visit" filming location that perfectly captures the golden age of Hollywood comedy.

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The silent Our Gang / The Little Rascals movies serve as a magnificent time capsule of 1920s Los Angeles. Because of the series' heavy emphasis on on-location filming, these shorts provide an authentic look at the city as it existed nearly a century ago. The 1927 short, Love My Dog, is a perfect example of this cinematic preservation.

If you have ever wondered, "Where did the Little Rascals kids live?", the answer lies in the historic Palms neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles. Many scenes from Love My Dog—and much of the series—were filmed within a two-block radius of the intersection of Motor Avenue and Woodbine Street.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above highlights a scene from Love My Dog featuring the mean dog catchers walking west on Woodbine Street, between Motor Avenue and Vinton Avenue.

• A Living Time Capsule: Remarkably, the trees visible in the background of the 1927 film are still standing and thriving in the modern-day photo.

• Nature's Resilience: Despite the extensive urban construction and development that has transformed the Palms neighborhood over the decades, these historic trees serve as a rare, living connection to the Little Rascals era.

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Hal Roach Studios brought the world the iconic films of Laurel and Hardy, Our Gang / The Little Rascals, and Harold Lloyd. Opened in 1920 and located in the heart of Culver City, California, the studio frequently utilized the nearby Main Street as a primary filming location.

When we view these classic movies today, we get a fantastic, authentic glimpse of Culver City in its early years. These films serve as a form of cinematic time travel, capturing the rapid development of early 20th-century Southern California.

In 1926, Hal Roach Studios produced the comedy short 45 Minutes From Hollywood, starring Glenn Tryon. Many key scenes were shot on location on Main Street, providing a historic record of the area’s commercial evolution.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above highlights the shops of Main Street, with the six-story Culver Hotel—which opened just two years prior—standing prominently in the background.

• Then: Main Street featured bustling shops and diagonal parking and no trees!

• Now: Remarkably, every building visible in the 1926 footage is still standing today. The primary differences are the mature trees now lining the street and the shift to parallel parking.

For film historians and local enthusiasts, this stretch of Main Street remains a rare, preserved monument to the golden age of Hollywood production.

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The classic Laurel and Hardy comedy short, We Faw Down (1928), serves as a fascinating visual archive of early 20th-century Southern California. The production was filmed across two distinct areas: The downtown district of Culver City, California, and the historic Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, located just a short distance from downtown and Westlake Park (now known as MacArthur Park).

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above captures the final scene of We Faw Down. Interestingly, this exact location was reused by the duo 10 years later for their feature film, Block-Heads (1938).

The site, located just off the intersection of West 8th Street and South Westlake Avenue, features two well-preserved historic buildings:

• 2014 West 8th Street: Constructed in 1924, this structure stands on the right side of the frame.

• 807 South Westlake Avenue: Built in 1923, this building remains on the left.

While the architecture of both buildings has remained largely unchanged for a century, the space between them has evolved. The original, nicely landscaped area—so prominent in the classic footage—has since been paved over and is now utilized for parking.

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In the classic I Dream of Jeannie episode Battle of Waikiki (1968), Major Nelson expresses a wish to meet King Kamehameha, the legendary ruler of Hawaii. True to form, Jeannie grants his wish and the King is brought into the mid-20th century. This iconic scene was filmed on the grounds of the historic Iolani Palace in Honolulu.

Iolani Palace is a significant historical landmark, holding several unique distinctions:

• Royal Heritage: It is the only official royal palace located in the United States.

• Historic Significance: Construction of the palace began in 1879, and it officially opened in 1882.

• Preservation: Today, the site is protected with National Historic Landmark status, ensuring its legacy remains intact for future generations.

The filming location featured in the Battle of Waikiki episode remains remarkably well-preserved. When comparing the 1968 footage to the palace today, the southwest side of the building is nearly identical. Aside from a fresh coat of white paint on the two columns and the metal steps, the architecture stands as a perfect "time capsule" of the late 1960s.

For fans of I Dream of Jeannie and classic television history, visiting the southwest side of Iolani Palace is an essential stop to see where this memorable moment was captured.

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In their 1927 classic comedy short, The Second 100 Years, Laurel and Hardy hatch a hilarious plan to escape prison by disguising themselves as painters. This "breaking out of jail" scene is one of the most iconic moments in the film, but the location behind the laughs is even more interesting than it appears on screen.

While the film presents the setting as a jail, the actual filming location was the Marengo Street entrance to the Los Angeles County morgue.

Today, this site serves as a perfect example of how film history hides in plain sight:

• Historic Architecture: Although the building is now partially obscured by a tree, the large structure visible in the 1927 footage is still standing.

• Original Details: Fans who visit the location today can still spot the original concrete gate supports seen in both the vintage footage and modern-day photos.

The Marengo Street location was clearly a favorite for the production team. Two years after filming The Second 100 Years, the same location was transformed back into a jail setting to serve as a backdrop for another legendary Laurel and Hardy film, The Hoose-Gow (1929).

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In the Our Gang / The Little Rascals classic The Kid From Borneo, a carnival comes to town, sparking a hilarious adventure. When Dickie and Spanky receive an invitation to visit their Uncle George, who works at the carnival, the Gang accidentally mistakes the "wild man from Borneo" for their uncle. This misunderstanding leads to an iconic chase sequence through the streets of downtown Culver City, California.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above highlights a significant section of the north side of the 9300 block of Culver Blvd.

• Architectural Heritage: Located at the corner of Culver Blvd and Main Street, this building is one of the oldest in the city, dating back to 1914.

• A Cinematic Landmark: Due to its central location, this structure has appeared in countless movies and television episodes over the last century.

This historic Culver City building is a frequent star of TV and movie scenes. You can explore other classic productions filmed at this location—and throughout the area—by visiting the Videos and Photos List on this site. Notable productions include:

• Laurel and Hardy - Putting Pants on Philip (1927)

• Nat Carr - Traffic Tangle (1930)

• Hunter - Scrap Metal (1986)

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In the classic comedy Limousine Love, Charley Chase finds himself in a familiar predicament: He’s on his way to his own wedding, only to discover a scantily clad woman hiding in the back of his car! The ensuing chaos revolves—quite literally—around the historic Culver Hotel in the heart of Culver City, California, as Chase desperately circles the block to resolve the situation.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above showcases the Culver Hotel, viewed from the Culver Blvd side.

• Then: The hotel served as a central, bustling set for Limousine Love 98 years ago.

• Now: Thanks to a multi-million dollar renovation and restoration project in the mid-2010s, the Culver Hotel remains a crown jewel of downtown Culver City. It looks just as pristine today as it did during the golden age of silent comedy.

For film historians and classic cinema fans, the Culver Hotel represents more than just a beautiful building; It is a vital time capsule of Southern California’s cinematic roots. As one of the most recognizable Culver City filming locations, it offers a rare opportunity to step back into the world of Charley Chase and the Hal Roach Studios era.

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Charley Chase starred in a prolific series of short comedy movies from the 1920s through the mid-1930s at the legendary Hal Roach Studios. His 1936 short, On The Wrong Trek, stands as one of the final entries in this iconic series.

While location filming was the norm for Hal Roach productions in the 1920s, it had become the exception by 1936. This makes On The Wrong Trek a particularly valuable piece of film history, as it features several rare scenes shot on location outside the studio walls.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above captures a scene where Charley, his wife (played by Rosina Lawrence), and his mother-in-law (played by Bonita Weber) stop at a gas station. The real-world location for this scene is 9850 Exposition Blvd in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Comparing the 1936 film frame to the site as it stands 90 years later reveals the major transformation of the Los Angeles Westside:

• The Pacific Electric Railway Bridge: The bridge seen in the background was the Pacific Electric Railway's Santa Monica "Air Line" single-track crossing over National Blvd at Exposition Blvd. While the original bridge still stands today, a second railway bridge has been added next to it to accommodate the modern Expo Line light rail corridor.

• The Rise of Interstate 10: In the 1936 footage, you can see wide-open spaces beyond the bridge. Today, that area is entirely occupied by the massive 10-lane Interstate 10 (Santa Monica Freeway) bridge, illustrating the shift from open land to major metropolitan infrastructure.

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Buster Keaton, much like his contemporaries Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin, utilized the diverse landscape of Los Angeles as a backdrop for his iconic comedies. Viewing these films today offers more than just laughs; they serve as a fascinating historical record of Southern California's early 20th-century development.

Keaton’s 1921 short, The High Sign, was filmed on location across three historic "beach towns" along Santa Monica Bay:

• Redondo Beach

• Long Beach

• Venice Beach

Of these three locations, Venice Beach became the most enduringly popular filming destination, appearing in dozens of movies and television episodes over the last century.

The filming location photo featured above captures Buster Keaton standing in front of 1811 Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach.

• Then: When The High Sign was filmed in 1921, the area was still in the early stages of development, with much of the surrounding neighborhood yet to be built up.

• Now: The structure at 1811 Ocean Front Walk (built in 1916) still stands today. While it has been extensively remodeled, it remains a tangible piece of cinematic history that fans can visit in person.

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Free Wheeling is widely considered one of the best Our Gang / The Little Rascals shorts, packed with classic slapstick action and extensive on-location filming. Released in 1932, it highlights the chemistry between stars Stymie and Dickie, as well as a charming early performance from Spanky.

One of the most memorable contraptions in the entire series is the Gang’s homemade taxi. The film’s plot kicks into high gear when the "engine"—a mule—gets drunk and runs away. In a desperate attempt to keep the taxi business going, Stymie ties the taxi to a passing truck, leading to a wild, unforgettable ride through the neighborhood.

The filming locations for Free Wheeling are situated in the historic Palms neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles. Many of these streets were used as a recurring backdrop for dozens of Little Rascals films.

The movie’s climactic finale features the runaway taxi "free wheeling" down a very steep hill on Overland Avenue.

• The Original Scene: The taxi famously crashes into a haystack located at the corner of Overland Avenue and Rose Avenue.

• Then and Now: Aerial imagery from 1928 to 2025 shows that the vacant lot where the haystack sat has remained largely undeveloped. Today, that spot is part of a strip mall parking lot (built in 1985).

• Find the Spot: If you visit 3300 Overland Avenue and stand in the parking lot directly in front of the entrance to Unit #103, you are standing at the exact historic site where the taxi landed!

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Michael Jackson’s Thriller is more than just a legendary song; its 1983 groundbreaking long-form music video is a landmark of pop culture. For fans of cinema and music history, the video also serves as a fantastic visual record of 1980s downtown Los Angeles.

As the music begins in the iconic Thriller video, viewers are treated to a prominent view of the Palace Theatre, located at 630 South Broadway in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

• Original Roots: The building was constructed in 1910 and originally opened as the Orpheum Theatre.

• The Name Change: In 1926, the venue was officially renamed the Palace Theatre.

• Historic Status: Recognizing its architectural and cultural significance, the site was designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1989.

While the exterior of the theatre has aged over the years, the building remains a prominent historical part of the downtown Los Angeles landscape. As of October 2025, reports indicate that the owners continue to rent out the venue for events and concerts, keeping the spirit of this historic space alive.

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In the classic 1920 comedy Get Out and Get Under, Harold Lloyd takes audiences on a wild ride as he frantically rushes to reach his amateur theatre group’s performance. Filmed almost entirely on location, this short is a remarkable time capsule of the Los Angeles area as it appeared over 100 years ago.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above is a striking illustration of the transformation of the Los Angeles Westside. The scene is captured looking north up National Blvd at the intersection of Manning Avenue in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles.

• The 1920 Landscape: The original footage reveals a rural setting defined by wooded areas, open fields, and telegraph poles.

• The Modern Day: The present-day view showcases the extensive urban development and "progress" that has reshaped this landscape over the past century.

For fans of silent comedy and Hollywood history, these on-location shots are invaluable. They provide a rare, authentic look at the geographic evolution of Los Angeles, contrasting the open terrain of the early 20th century with the bustling metropolitan environment we see today.

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In the classic 1921 comedy The Idle Class, Charlie Chaplin sneaks into an upscale golf resort, and as expected, slapstick havoc ensues! As with many of Chaplin's legendary short films, The Idle Class makes ample use of on-location filming, providing a unique look at the Los Angeles landscape of the early 20th century.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above highlights one of the iconic "golf course" scenes.

• Then: The scene was shot on the banks of the Los Angeles River prior to the installation of the concrete flood control channels that define the river today. The footage offers a rare, unobstructed view of the river in its natural, wild state.

• Now: Today, this historic location is known as the Rio de Porciuncula Picnic Area, located at 3207 Los Feliz Blvd on the east bank of the Los Angeles River. The camera view in the film looks north, providing a stark contrast to the paved, urbanized riverfront we see today.

For fans of Chaplin and early Hollywood history, this site serves as a vital time capsule. It captures a version of Los Angeles that has been fundamentally reshaped by modern infrastructure, offering a tangible connection to the creative process behind The Idle Class.

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The 1986 episode Scrap Metal from the classic police TV show Hunter is a fantastic example of the series' heavy use of authentic on-location filming. Culver City, California, was a particularly popular backdrop for the show, frequently serving as the setting for the gritty streets of the investigation.

Fans of the series will remember that many episodes featured establishing shots of the old City Hall building, which served as the stand-in for the show's fictional police headquarters. These shots helped anchor the action firmly within the Culver City landscape - and gave us rare color views of the building.

The scene shown above — early in the episode — was shot in front of 8564 Washington Blvd in Culver City.

• Historical Context: Built in 1926, this building is located about a mile from the downtown core.

• Then and Now: A testament to the enduring architecture of Culver City, all the buildings captured in this 1986 scene are still standing today, with only minor alterations.

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 In this scene, Detective McCall (Stepfanie Kramer) goes undercover on the streets of Hollywood.

The scene was filmed at the famous intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue. This location is a quintessential piece of Hollywood history, with the famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre a block to the west.

Standing prominently in the background of this scene is the Hollywood First National Bank building.

• Architectural History: Built in 1928, this historic structure has appeared in countless films and television productions over the decades.

• Cinematic Legacy: Beyond its role in Hunter, the building can be seen in the opening scenes of the 1945 short film Are Animals Actors?

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The Ladykillers (1955) is a quintessential British dark comedy starring Alec Guinness, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, and Katie Johnson as the unwitting Mrs. Wilberforce. The plot follows a gang of criminals led by Alec Guinness who rob a bank’s armored car and use the kindly Mrs. Wilberforce to unknowingly transport the stolen loot back to her home. It is a brilliant, must-watch classic for fans of British cinema.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above highlights an iconic scene showing Alec Guinness walking toward Mrs. Wilberforce’s house.

• The Location: The shot is captured looking north from in front of 34 Argyle Street in London.

• Historical Preservation: One of the most remarkable aspects of this filming location is its historical integrity. Every building captured in the 1955 film is still standing today, remaining largely unchanged over the last seven decades.

For fans of classic 1950s British film, the streetscape of Argyle Street offers a rare, authentic connection to the past. Because the neighborhood has resisted the redevelopment seen in other parts of London, it serves as a perfectly preserved time capsule for anyone visiting the city to trace the footsteps of the legendary cast.

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In the 1936 comedy short False Alarms, The Three Stooges are hilariously employed as firefighters. The production team made use of on-location filming, providing us with a fascinating visual record of 1930s Los Angeles.

The filming location photo featured above highlights a classic scene captured at the north end of North Larchmont Blvd, near Melrose Avenue.

• Then: The bustling street was a hub of activity, notably featuring Los Angeles Railway trolley tracks running directly down the center of the road.

• Now: While the area has seen decades of progress, the streetscape remains remarkably recognizable. The most significant change is the removal of the historic trolley tracks.

For fans of The Three Stooges and classic Hollywood, this filming location serves as a vital piece of cinematic history. By comparing the 1936 footage to the modern-day street view, visitors can clearly see how the neighborhood has remained almost frozen in time, maintaining its original architectural character.

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By The Sea holds a special place as the oldest film covered on this website. This classic silent short features the legendary Charlie Chaplin encountering a young woman in the iconic Palisades Park in Santa Monica, California.

While the foliage has changed significantly over the last century, the park's layout remains remarkably consistent. Comparing scenes from 1915 to today offers a fascinating look at how this coastal landmark has been preserved over the past 100 years.

Palisades Park’s cinematic history extends well beyond Chaplin. It was also famously used by the legendary duo Laurel and Hardy in 1932 for the opening scene of their feature film Pack Up Your Troubles.

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In the 1929 classic Liberty, legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy filmed scenes on location in the heart of Culver City. For film historians, this location offers a compelling look at the urban evolution of the 9300 block of Culver Blvd in Culver City, California.

The site of this filming location is historically significant for its proximity to the Adams Hotel—a frequent backdrop in early Hollywood productions, including the 1986 Hunter TV series episode, Scrap Metal.

• 1929: The Adams Hotel is clearly visible on the right side of the frame in the original film footage.

• 2016: By this time, the entire 9300 block had been demolished, leaving behind a surface parking lot.

• Present Day: The site is now occupied by the massive Culver Steps development, showcasing the dramatic transformation of downtown Culver City.

Comparing these three distinct time periods—the silent film era, the mid-2010s parking lot, and the modern Culver Steps—provides a vivid timeline of urban development in Culver City. These "then and now" perspectives help to connect the comedic legacy of Laurel and Hardy with the vibrant, modern-day infrastructure that has since taken its place.

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The hilarious parking lot scene from Madea Goes to Jail is a fan favorite, featuring Madea taking swift, unforgettable revenge on a woman who steals her parking space—despite Madea having waited patiently for it!

The filming location for this scene is a strip mall situated at 5590 Mableton Parkway in Mableton, Georgia. Located just a short distance from the world-renowned Tyler Perry Studios, this site serves as a tangible connection to one of Madea's most legendary cinematic moments.

While the area remains recognizable, the passage of time has brought visible changes to the property:

• The Former K-Mart: In the film, the strip mall is anchored by a K-Mart. Today, that anchor store is no longer a K-Mart, and the building’s facade has been updated to reflect the current tenant.

• The Parking Lot Scene: Despite the updates to the anchor store, the specific part of the mall captured at the end of the scene remains virtually unchanged, making it a perfect spot for fans to revisit.

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Love 'Em and Weep (1927) is a significant piece of cinematic history, created just before Laurel and Hardy established the iconic characters and personas that would make them world-famous. For film historians, this short offers a rare look at the duo’s early on-screen chemistry.

The "then and now" filming location photo above captures a scene filmed on location in front of an apartment building located at 610 South Kenmore Avenue in Los Angeles.

• Architectural Legacy: Built in 1926, this building is a remarkable example of historic preservation in Los Angeles.

• Then and Now: Thanks to decades of careful maintenance, the building appears today exactly as it did when it served as a filming location for Laurel and Hardy in 1927.

For fans of classic Hollywood, the apartment building on South Kenmore Avenue acts as a tangible time capsule. While the surrounding city has evolved over the last century, this site remains a perfectly preserved backdrop, allowing visitors to stand in the exact spot and see it just as it looked like when Laurel and Hardy filmed here in 1927.

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Widely considered the standout film in the Our Gang / The Little Rascals series, Teacher’s Pet (1930) is a classic comedy. The plot follows the mischievous gang as they attempt to sabotage their first day with a new teacher, Miss Crabtree, only to discover she is as kind as their beloved former teacher, Miss McGillicuddy.

The "then and now" filming location photo above captures Miss Crabtree dropping off Jackie Cooper near the school.

• 1930s Infrastructure: This scene was filmed at the intersection of Venice Blvd and La Cienega Blvd. At the time, a large viaduct for the Pacific Electric Railway's Venice Short Line ran directly down the middle of Venice Blvd, providing a fast and efficient transit route from downtown Los Angeles all the way to Venice Beach.

• Then vs. Now: The urban landscape has shifted dramatically since 1930. Today, driving that same route to the beach takes significantly longer than it did nearly a century ago—a stark example of how Los Angeles traffic congestion and urban development have evolved.

Teacher’s Pet offers more than just comedy; it serves as an invaluable visual record of Los Angeles transit history. For fans of classic Hollywood, identifying these real-world locations provides a unique window into the daily life of 1930s California, long before the era of modern superhighways.

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While The Taxi Boys series of short comedy films from the early 1930s may not be a household name, they are a treasure trove for film historians. Produced by Hal Roach Studios, these shorts featured many of the same supporting actors and musical scores found in Laurel and Hardy and the Our Gang / The Little Rascals classics.

The series is also notable for the director producer Hal Roach hired: Del Lord. While his work on The Taxi Boys is often overlooked, Lord went on to direct many of The Three Stooges' best comedy shorts at Columbia Pictures starting in the mid-1930s.

Beyond the comedy, The Taxi Boys series is defined by its extensive use of on-location filming across the Westside of Los Angeles. Viewing these films today is akin to time travel, offering rare glimpses of neighborhoods before they were transformed into the dense housing developments and strip malls that characterize the area now.

The "then and now" filming location photo featured above showcases a scene from Bring 'Em Back A Wife (1933) featuring the iconic Culver Hotel in downtown Culver City, California.

• 1933: The hotel was surrounded by bustling streets.

• Present Day: The street on the east side of the hotel, Washington Blvd, has been rerouted, and the space has been converted into a pedestrian mall.

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In the 1934 Our Gang / The Little Rascals classic Hi'-Neighbor!, the neighborhood is turned upside down when a wealthy newcomer moves in. After snubbing The Gang, the "snobby rich kid" flaunts his shiny toy fire engine, winning the affection of Wally’s girlfriend. The resulting challenge—a race down a steep hill in a homemade fire engine—remains one of the most memorable moments in the series.

The scenes at the rich kid's home were filmed on location in the historic Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles.

• 3510 Glendon Avenue: The house used as the rich kid’s residence still stands today.

• Historical Integrity: Unlike many other filming locations in the area that have been demolished or significantly altered, this residence remains virtually unchanged, serving as a perfect time capsule for fans of The Little Rascals.

The house at 3510 Glendon Avenue offers a tangible connection to the golden age of Hollywood comedy. It is a rare example of a site that has resisted the modern apartment development boom in Palms, allowing visitors to view the exact backdrop where this iconic movie filmed in 1934.

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In the classic 1935 comedy Hoi Polloi, The Three Stooges find themselves in a precarious position: While working as trash collectors, a group of professors notices their "lower-class" behavior and wagers they can transform the trio into perfect gentlemen.

The early, memorable scenes of Hoi Polloi were filmed on location on the 100 block of North Larchmont Blvd in Los Angeles.

• Then and Now: Most of the buildings captured in the original footage remain standing today, offering a fantastic look at the district's history.

• The Lost Landmark: The most notable change to the streetscape is the movie theater that once stood at 149 N. Larchmont, which was demolished in 1959.

• A Historic Backdrop: Keen-eyed viewers can also spot the iconic Hollywood(land) sign visible on the mountain in the distance.

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The Laurel and Hardy comedy Their Purple Moment offers a fascinating glimpse into Los Angeles history, featuring an on-location scene filmed in front of 1750 West 22nd Street in the West Adams district.

The residence seen in the film is a remarkable example of early 20th-century Los Angeles area architecture.

• Built in 1923: This historic home is now over 100 years old.

• Surviving the Freeway Era: When the I-10 Santa Monica Freeway was constructed in the 1960s, planners routed the project directly across the street from this property. The home came within just 50 feet of being demolished.

• A Historic Block: Fortunately, the entire block—featuring beautiful homes dating as far back as 1905—remains standing today, serving as a rare, preserved time capsule in the heart of Los Angeles.

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In the 1933 comedy Midsummer Mush, scoutmaster Charley Chase takes his troop on a hike to Idyllwild, only to get hopelessly lost. His interaction with a traffic cop leads to a chaotic traffic jam at the corner of Motor Avenue and Tabor Street in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles—a location that became a staple for classic Hal Roach Studios produced comedies.

The intersection of Motor and Tabor was a favorite setting for filmmakers throughout the 20th century:

• 1920s: Featured in several Our Gang / The Little Rascals shorts.

• 1930s: Appeared in multiple Charley Chase comedy films.

• Modern Era: The location’s legacy even extended to television, famously appearing in the episode Target Angels of the hit series Charlie's Angels.

As is often the case in the changing landscape of Los Angeles, many historic filming locations have been lost to redevelopment. The commercial building that occupied the northeast corner of Motor and Tabor and appeared prominently in this movie is unfortunately no exception:

• 1933: The site as it appeared during the filming of Midsummer Mush.