Tag Archives: Fremont Place

Ben Model presents Edward Everett Horton: 8 Silent Comedies

Posted on November 6, 2021 by John Bengtson

With now this third post, let me repeat, musician Ben Model is a silent film SUPER-HERO. Aside from his duties as resident accompanist for MoMA in New York, the Library of Congress, and performing at silent screenings around the country, … Continue reading →

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How Mary Pickford Filmed Daddy-Long-Legs Part Two

Posted on November 6, 2019 by John Bengtson

In Daddy-Long-Legs (1919) Mary Pickford portrays an endearing young orphan later sent to college by an anonymous benefactor. Complications ensue when Mary meets her sponsor, unaware of his status, and they fall for each other. Pickford’s most financially successful production … Continue reading →

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Keaton – Langdon – Lloyd on Larchmont – Ebell Club Author Talk

Posted on October 30, 2015 by John Bengtson

Developed along a street car line (always ripe for slapstick antics), Larchmont Boulevard has been a popular movie location for nearly 100 years.  Harold Lloyd filmed there as early as 1917.  During my luncheon talk at the Ebell Club on … Continue reading →

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The Artist Locations – Part 7 – Uggie and Peppy Save the Day

Posted on July 5, 2012 by John Bengtson

Now that the multi-Oscar-winning Best Picture The Artist is available for study on home video, I can present more locations from the film, including the street sign mentioned in my first post (see left), visible when Uggie the dog summons … Continue reading →

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