Laurel and Hardy - Another Fine Mess (1930) - Filming Locations
Filming Location: Then and Now Near Downtown Los Angeles
The thrilling, climactic chase scene in the classic Laurel and Hardy comedy Another Fine Mess features historic on-location footage captured right on the edge of downtown Los Angeles.
The Intersection of Cesar Chavez Avenue and North Grand Avenue
This dramatic then and now filming location photo above looks directly west on Cesar Chavez Avenue (formerly Sunset Boulevard), with North Grand Avenue intersecting on the right-hand side. While the layout and alignment of these streets remain identical today to how they were configured nearly a century ago, the view highlights a massive evolution in Southern California's development and transit history.
The Pacific Electric Railway and the Fort Moore Hill Tunnel
Looking closely at the original 1930 production frame from the movie reveals a network of streetcar tracks running directly down the center of the road. This site holds significant historical value for Los Angeles transit enthusiasts:
- The Red Car Network: These tracks belonged to the famous Pacific Electric Railway, serving as a major artery for the iconic "Red Cars."
- The Fort Moore Hill Tunnel: The line traveled directly through a historic tunnel bored under Fort Moore Hill (located just out of frame to the left) to reach the main Pacific Electric terminal in downtown LA.
- The Dawn of the Freeway Era: As Los Angeles shifted toward automobile-centric infrastructure, these tracks were completely removed and the Fort Moore tunnel was officially closed in 1949 and then demolished. This cleared the path for the construction of the modern Hollywood Freeway (US Route 101).
Today, this intersection stands as a prime destin ation for film historians and urban archaeologists looking to trace the intersection of early Hollywood cinema and the former rail history of downtown Los Angeles.
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Laurel and Hardy - Bacon Grabbers (1929) - Filming Location
A Filming Locations Landmark For Over A Century Of Los Angeles History
If you are a fan of classic movie filming locations—particularly silent comedy movies from the 1920s and and the early sound era of the 1930s—there is one absolute must-visit destination in the Los Angeles area: Main Street in Culver City.
This historic one-block stretch, nestled between Venice Blvd and Culver Blvd, served as the ultimate open-air set for legendary comedians. It is where Laurel and Hardy, Our Gang / The Little Rascals, Max Davidson, and Charley Chase filmed some of their most iconic cinema moments.
Iconic Comedy Movie Filming Locations on Culver City's Main Street
To help you plan your classic film walking tour, here is a listing of just a few of the movies made on this block:
Laurel and Hardy Filming Locations
- Duck Soup (1927): Filmed at the corner of Main Street and Culver Blvd.
- Putting Pants On Philip (1927): Main Street's distinct storefronts are heavily featured throughout the entire block.
- The Second 100 Years (1927): Captures the intersection of Main Street and Venice Blvd on film.
- Liberty (1929): Several locations on Main Street
Our Gang / The Little Rascals Filming Locations
- The Mysterious Mystery (1924): Filmed at the corner of Main Street and Culver Blvd.
- Your Own Back Yard (1925): Also filmed at the corner of Main Street and Culver Blvd.
- The Kid From Borneo (1933): Once again filmed at the corner of Main Street and Culver Blvd.
- Honky-Donkey (1934): Filmed at Bagley Avenue (Main Street) and Venice Blvd.
Max Davidson Comedies Filming Locations
- Dumb Daddies (1928): Filmed at the corner of Main Street and Culver Blvd.
- The Boy Friend (1928): Once again filmed at the corner of Main Street and Culver Blvd.
Charley Chase Short Comedies Filming Locations
- Outdoor Pajamas (1924): Utilized the full block of Main Street.
- A Treat For The Boys (1925): Filmed at the corner of Bagley Avenue (Main Street) and Venice Blvd.
- Limousine Love (1928): Main Street and Culver Blvd.
Spotlight: Laurel and Hardy's Bacon Grabbers
One of the best examples of Culver City and the immediate area of Los Angeles preserved architecture can be seen in this 1929 Laurel and Hardy short, Bacon Grabbers.
In the then and now filming location comparison above, Stan and Ollie are on a mission to Edgar Kennedy's house to repossess a radio. As they head west on Venice Blvd, they are about to make a sharp turn north onto Bagley Avenue - which is the name Main Street changes to on the north side of Venice Blvd.
The Historic 9345 Venice Blvd Building
A major anchor for film historians in this shot is the building located at 9345 Venice Blvd (currently operating as a yoga studio).
- Built: 1922
- On-Screen History: Appeared in dozens of Hal Roach and classic Hollywood movies through the decades.
- Preservation: Remarkably, the exterior of this structure has stood for over a century without being altered at all, making it a pristine monument to those early Hollywood comedies in which it appears.
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Laurel and Hardy - Going Bye-Bye! (1934) - Filming Locations
Going Bye-Bye! (1934): Historic Laurel and Hardy Filming Location
The 1934 Laurel and Hardy comedy Going Bye-Bye! serves as a fascinating time capsule of early 20th-century Southern California. Much of the film was shot on location directly in front of the historic old City Hall building in Culver City, California.
A Prolific Cinematic Landmark
Throughout the 20th century, the old City Hall building was a favorite backdrop for Hollywood productions, appearing in dozens of movies and television episodes before its demolition in the mid-1990s. Beyond Going Bye-Bye!, the building is prominently featured in:
- County Hospital (1932): A classic Laurel and Hardy short.
- Small Talk (1929): A memorable entry in the Our Gang / The Little Rascals series.
Then and Now: The City Hall Entrance
The filming location photo featured above provides a direct comparison between the site's past and present:
- 1934: The original entrance to the historic City Hall building.
- Present Day: A replica of that original entrance now occupies the site, maintaining a visual link to the city’s architectural past.
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Laurel and Hardy - Helpmates (1932) - Filming Location
A Quiet Suburban Neighborhood As Filming Location
Helpmates consistently ranks as a Laurel and Hardy fan favorite. Aside from a few very brief appearances by some other actors, the film is mainly Stan and Ollie getting into all kinds of trouble. Or, to state it more accurately, Stan causing trouble for Ollie.
The final scene in the movie has Mr. Hardy returning to his home, only to find it a smoldering ruin. Hoping to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Hardy home with a cozy fire, Mr. Laurel inadvertently burned down the house!
What makes this scene so convincing is the fact that it was filmed adjacent to a real residential neighborhood. All the other homes visible in the scene are real houses and you can imagine how amusing it must have been for the neighborhood residents to be able to watch Laurel and Hardy film these scenes.
A Popular Filming Location
The filming location for this scene is the neighborhood that was immediately adjacent to the southern property line of the Hal Roach Studios (the producer of the film). The film crew built the burned down house set on a vacant part of the studio property, right next to 8885 Carson Street in Culver City.
This part of Carson Street was a popular filming location for Hal Roach Studios movies, and we get to see some amazing footage of the neighborhood as it was being built in these two films:
In the filming locations then and now photo comparison above, we see Stan leaving Mr. Hardy's house. The house across the street is 8880 Carson Street. The original home is still there, however at some point, a large addition was built and that's what we see today in the "now" photo.
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Laurel and Hardy - Hog Wild (1930) - Filming Locations
The Plot Of Hog Wild
In the 1930 classic Hog Wild, Mr. Hardy attempts to install a radio antenna on his roof so his wife can listen to broadcasts from Japan. Predictably, things go awry when Mr. Laurel stops by to "help." The result is a series of comic sequences, including the famous runaway car scene featuring Mr. Hardy precariously balanced on a ladder.
Filming Locations: A Los Angeles Area Tour
The production utilized several real-world locations that offer a fascinating look at 1930s Southern California:
- The Hardy Residence: Mr. Hardy's home was not a permanent structure but a set built on a vacant lot located at 4175 Madison Avenue in a newly developed residential neighborhood of Culver City.
- The Runaway Car Sequence: This memorable scene was filmed across multiple locations, including Washington Blvd in downtown Culver City, just west of the Culver Hotel (shown in the filming location photo above).
- Exposition Blvd: The Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles.
- USC Campus: The film's finale was captured on the campus of the University of Southern California near downtown Los Angeles.
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Laurel and Hardy - Liberty (1929) - Filming Locations
Liberty (1929): Laurel and Hardy Filming Locations
In the 1929 classic Liberty, legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy filmed scenes on location in the heart of Culver City, California. For film historians, this location offers a compelling look at the urban evolution of the 9300 block of Culver Blvd.
Then and Now: The Adams Hotel
The site of this filming location is historically significant for its proximity to the Adams Hotel - a frequent filming locations in early Hollywood productions, and even including the 1979 Charlie's Angels episode Angels On The Street and 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.
Why This Location Matters for Film Historians
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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Laurel and Hardy - Love 'Em And Weep (1927) - Filming Locations
Early Laurel and Hardy Filming Locations
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.
Filming Location: 610 South Kenmore Avenue
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 Notes: 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.
Why This Location Matters
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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Laurel and Hardy - Men O'War (1929) - Filming Locations
An Early "Talkie" Filmed Entirely On Location
In 1929, at the dawn of the "talking pictures" era, the vast majority of Hollywood films were being made indoors on controlled soundstages to accommodate the new sound recording technology. However, the visionary crew at Hal Roach Studios bucked this industry trend. Bravely venturing out into the elements with their newfangled sound recording equipment, they continued the long-established practice of filming on location.
While the Our Gang / The Little Rascals short Railroadin' is an excellent example of an early sound film shot entirely on location, another notable example is the classic Laurel and Hardy comedy Men O' War.
Historic On-Location Filming At Hollenbeck Park In Boyle Heights
Stan and Ollie's hilarious misadventures in Men O'War were filmed almost entirely outdoors on location at the (then) picturesque Hollenbeck Park. Situated in the historic Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, this expansive public park served as the perfect scenic backdrop for the duo.
A Century of Continuity in East Los Angeles
This then and now filming location photo comparison above compares Hollenbeck Park of a century ago and the Hollenbeck Park of today. Remarkably, the park's central lake layout and rolling green hills remain highly recognizable from the original 1929 production frames, allowing classic film enthusiasts to stand in the exact spots where Laurel and Hardy made cinematic history.
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Laurel and Hardy - Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) - Filming Locations
Laurel and Hardy Filming In Beverly Hills
The 1932 Laurel and Hardy classic Pack Up Your Troubles features several scenes filmed on location at the historic Will Rogers Memorial Park in Beverly Hills, California.
A Historic Cinematic Landmark
Will Rogers Memorial Park has served as a favorite filming location for decades, maintaining its appeal from the silent film era through the modern day.
- Silent Era to Present: The park's lush landscape and iconic atmosphere made it a popular setting for motion pictures in the early 20th century right through an appeared in the 2010 episode Multiple Choices in the TV series 90210.
- Contemporary Film: Its cinematic legacy continues today, recently appearing in modern hits such as the 2016 film La La Land.
Charlie Chaplin Filmed Here Too!
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Laurel and Hardy - Perfect Day (1929) - Filming Locations
Filming Locations: Then and Now In Los Angeles
While early interior scenes for the classic Laurel and Hardy comedy Perfect Day (1929) were filmed on soundstages at the legendary Hal Roach Studios, the rest of this short film was shot entirely on location.
The Historic 1920s Home at 3120 Vera Avenue
It is incredibly rare for an ordinary residential home featured in a pre-1930s Hollywood film to survive the ongoing development of Los Angeles. It is even rarer for that home to look almost exactly as it did onscreen nearly a century ago.
This historic then and now movie location photo above highlights just such a landmark: A beautiful residential home built in 1925, located at 3120 Vera Avenue, Los Angeles.
Preserving a Neighborhood's History Against the I-10 Freeway
The surrounding neighborhood offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Los Angeles architecture. Many of the homes along this specific block of Vera Avenue date back to the mid-1920s, remaining beautifully preserved and structurally intact.
Unlike many neighboring communities in West Los Angeles that were completely demolished to clear a path for the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) in the 1960s, this historic block was miraculously spared. Today, the busy interstate runs just 100 feet to the left of this classic filming spot, making the survival of these 1920s homes a true marvel for film historians and local architecture enthusiasts alike.
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Laurel and Hardy - The Second 100 Years (1927) - Filming Locations
Breaking Out Of Prison
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.
The Real-World Location: Los Angeles County Morgue
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.
A Revisited Cinematic Landmark
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.
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Laurel and Hardy - Their Purple Moment (1928) - Filming Locations
Historic West Adams Filming Location
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 section of Los Angeles.
A Century of Preservation
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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Laurel and Hardy - We Faw Down (1928) - Filming Locations
Filming Locations In Two Parts Of The Los Angeles Area
The classic Laurel and Hardy comedy short, We Faw Down, 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).
A Shared Cinematic Landmark
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 in 1938.
Then and Now: 8th Street and Westlake Avenue
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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