Reefer Madness (1936) - Filming Location
West Hollywood Filming Locations Then and Now
The 1936 cult classic Reefer Madness is famous for its over-the-top portrayal of the "new drug menace" supposedly destroying American youth. While the production was filmed almost entirely at the historic United Artists Studios (originally the Pickford-Fairbanks Studios and today known as The Lot), there is one notable scene captured on the real-world streets of Los Angeles—filmed right outside the studio gates!
A Historic Glimpse of Santa Monica Boulevard
This Quick Preview Filming Locations Then and Now Video focuses on that single, outdoor sequence where a car speeds down Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. By matching up the distinct buildings and background landmarks from the 1936 footage, we can see exactly how much this busy stretch of West Hollywood has changed over the last ninety years.
- The 7300 Block of Santa Monica Blvd: Witness this historic stretch of West Hollywood as it appeared in the mid-1930s.
- Architectural Preservation: While much of the Los Angeles area has been redeveloped, you’ll be surprised to see how many original buildings from this 1936 scene are still standing today.
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