Monthly Archives: October 2019

Chaplin’s Earliest Scenes Beside the Selig Studio

Posted on October 23, 2019 by John Bengtson

When Charlie Chaplin began his film career at the Keystone Studio in 1914, the Selig Polyscope studio (above) stood just two blocks to the north, sandwiched between Clifford and Duane Streets along Allesandro (now Glendale Boulevard) in Edendale. Opening in … Continue reading →

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Harpo, Chico, and James Cagney at the Brunswig Mansion

Posted on October 11, 2019 by John Bengtson

Imagine the star power – Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, and James Cagney all once stood on the same mansion front steps. Classic Los Angeles homes frequently played roles in golden-age films, and the former Brunswig Mansion, once standing at 3528 … Continue reading →

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