Column: Looking for a smartwatch? Steve is the author of books about architect Gordon B. Kaufman, the Willows historic Palm Springs Inn, and magnificent Hollywood-era homes (Historic Hollywood), and writes about vintage Hollywood homes and apartments at the wildly popular Paradise Leased blog. As shown in this previous post describing how Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Oregon, Buster and crew stayed at the Bartell Hotel during the production, staged the summer of 1926. GENE KELLY: --- 725 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. President-elect Joe Biden’s support came from America’s most economically productive counties. - Buster Keaton; Ernie Kovacs [panel] (Sep 1, 1957) - Duration: 26:09. I am Passicinate to visit some of the most haunted places of the world. The locomotives were in the right place, at the right time, and this is the only over-under trestle in near vicinity to anyplace the locomotives had been. Sadly, there are no living witnesses who can confirm that the Black Rock Trestle was where the scene was shot. Buster Keaton, Seven Chances, and Warren Beatty? As it turned out, the house was torn down later in 1921 to make way for the “new” Auto (AAA) Club Headquarters still standing on that spot. I did a photo overlay and the scene from the movie and the trestle photo were also a match. Searching the internet I’ve seen a number of conflicting accounts, but the general consensus suggests it was downstream of the current town, adjacent to the former Culp Creek Mill. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It was a huge 10,000 square ft residence over in Beverly Hills that Buster called the "Italian villa". Jack Flemming covers luxury real estate for the Los Angeles Times. What's My Line? Buster, Harold, Mabel, and Doug, and the murder of Wm. Winding along Summit Drive is Charles Chaplin's mansion (almost directly left of photo center). But the hotel, later re-named the Cottage Grove Hotel, has another claim to classic comedy fame. The Apple Watch Series 6 is best of breed, but don’t rule out offerings from Samsung, Fossil and others. Elsewhere in the floor plan, there are a formal dining room, center-island kitchen, five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including the guesthouse. Dodgers star Mookie Betts snagged UCLA football coach Chip Kelly’s 9,300-square-foot home. I’ve only been to the Culp Creek site once, about 20 years ago. ( Log Out /  MICHAEL KEATON: --- 826 Napoli Drive, Pacific Palisades. Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Lyons & Moran – the “good” old days on New High Street, Buster Keaton’s Go West Desert – “Frozen” in Time, Buster Keaton – Hard Luck, The Goat – closeups at Westlake Park, Time Travelers: Uncovering Old LA in Keaton Comedies, Caught on Camera – Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman in New York. You can see some of the pictures I have collected here: https://www.facebook.com/scott.m.gavin.7. Buster, Harold, Mabel, and Doug, and the murder of Wm. Desmond Taylor! Keaton, who died in 1966 at the age of 70, was a silent film era icon, starring in “Sherlock Jr.” (1924), “The General” (1926) and “Spite Marriage” (1929). It had long been a question among silent film fans and railroad fans as to where the over-and-under trestles scene had been filmed. As always, a fantastic story that’s well researched! The Sanborn map footprint for the Bonebrake Mansion at 2619 South Figueroa matched the Keaton house exactly, which these Los Angeles Public Library online photos confirm. Buster Keaton, The General, and Animal House? A period chandelier hangs above, and the staircase is sheathed in wrought iron. A Hancock Park home once owned by silent film stars Buster Keaton and Natalie Talmadge is on the market for $7.399 million. What's My Line? 2619 street address appearing on the gate, and that the style of architecture seemed to pre-date 1900. They then use this elevated position to pelt Buster’s persuing Texas with firewood as he passes beneath them. Villainous Big Joe Roberts at the 2619 gate. The house at Adams and S. Figueroa in 1914. Across the street from the CG hotel, under the awnings in your photos, was a short lived antiques store. I also have another question (well, not so much a question as a search for clarification). My friend architectural writer Steve Vaught made this amazing discovery – the “haunted” mansion appearing in Buster Keaton’s 1921 short film The Haunted House was the former Bonebrake Mansion, once standing on the corner of Adams and Figueroa. Pingback: Buster Keaton’s Haunted House – Classic Film and TV. The Automobile Club of Southern California acquired the property in 1920, completing its headquarters there in 1923. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 206,912 views. 26:09. A young widow seeks help with Social Security survivor benefits. ( Log Out /  This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The hotel appears during the homecoming parade finale to the 1978 comedy Animal House. LAPL. In Hidden Hills, media personality Scott Disick has sold a two-story home that he remodeled into a modern farmhouse for $5.6 million. Is this correct? Let the National Film Registry know that fact (that the Hotel appears in both films!). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Harry Houdini Solves a Charlie Chaplin Mystery! You do have to be fairly careful at to documented sources regarding this movie. BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- Two properties that were part of Buster Keaton's Beverly Hills estate are now under single ownership again, the Los Angeles Times reported. As someone who just discovered this website I’ve got to say thanks for meticulously researching the filming of Keaton’s masterpiece. Scott Disick sells Hidden Hills farmhouse for $5.6 million. Apple unveils new line of Macs with chips made in-house. This would explain the home’s rundown condition and availability for use as a movie set. Steve noticed the 2619 street address appearing on the gate, and that the style of architecture seemed… If you find my post https://silentlocations.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/how-buster-keaton-filmed-the-general/ – look for Bart D’s comment. Nov 13, 2013 - Buster Keaton's Italian Villa located on Pamela Drive in Beverly Hills can be seen southwest of photo center. Strange world…was just watching Buster in that old Twilight Zone time travel episode last night while taking a break from researching railroad artifacts. A pergola, pool and spa round out the nearly half-acre grounds. ‘Poltergeist’ actress JoBeth Williams and her husband, “The Santa Clause” director John Pasquin, just sold their Bel-Air villa for $18.5 million. Fireplaces anchor the living room and master suite, as well as an office wrapped in built-ins. I have seen, in print, by “historians” who ought to have known better, that “The General” was filmed on the actual railroad in Georgia (it wasn’t), that it was filmed on a narrow gauge railroad in Oregon (it was a standard gauge railroad in Oregon), that the Original Texas and General were used (they weren’t) and that it was all filmed on the studio back lot (it wasn’t) or any combination of the previous statements. Laura Dorsey died at home in 1915, and the property was foreclosed the following year. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! JoBeth Williams and John Pasquin sell Bel-Air abode for $18.5 million. You can read more about the Bonebrake home at the Los Angeles History Blogspot, a fascinating account, home by home, of LA’s premiere historic neighborhoods, including Berkeley Square, Wilshire Boulevard, Adams Boulevard, Windsor Square, Fremont Place, St. James Park, and Westmoreland Place.

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