I am 76 years old, having lived in Los Angeles for 72 of those years with my family moving from San Francisco in 1952. I remember my father riding us through Hollywood and the neighboring communities. As African-Americans; we did not stop; just cruised down the iconic boulevards enjoying the opulence. Over the many, many decades, I was able to visit some of those landmarks before they were gone. I have watched the iconic, movie landmarks, slowly disappear. I so enjoyed this documentary featuring those beautiful, historic structures. And...I love watching old movies that feature footage and scenes from Old Los Angeles.
I lived in the Hollywood area for 35 years before retiring in Ireland. In the time I witnessed the changes like Ambassador Hotel torn down for an LA Unfied School Building, The Brown Derby, demolished for a strp Cenre, Sunset Sound Studios iconic recording studios for some of the greatest bands, demolished, and on and on.I did enjoyliving there but as the years went by, the Glitz was slowly eclipsed by Giant Corporate America
I lived above old Hollywood as a small child and visited some of those Hollywood mansions. I went with my father who was a part time actor in his younger years. He was a great friend of Micky Rooney and had even been in bar fights with the man because they were both avid drinkers at the time.
I had the great Good Fortune to be a friend with 1930 star Pat O'Brien and his wife Eloise they told me about the parties at San Simeon weekends I spent there and the goings-on at the beach house they said Marion Davies is one of the kindest people I've ever met she would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. Is this a friendship that I will regard as one of the high points in my life. They were kind to me at a time in my life when I was living in California and things were all going out well. They're both gone now but I remember them so fondly
@@christopherbell1430when I was there there was a little bit of the garden of Allah behind a parking lot just one small Spanish style building I always want to go closer but I never did you could tell it must have been something in its day. I asked Pat about it and he said that he doesn't think he'd ever been there wasn't his sort of thing. He was really a family man you know
@@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci Ahhh. I haven’t been to Cali before. This video was so informative. God only knows what went on when the drinks started flowing.
I have always loved the class and style of the 1930’s I had the privilege of knowing and taking care of Al Capone ball room dancing partner and she was a joy to listen to and her stories will have such a special place in my heart ❤
Ah! The Golden Age of Hollywood. Never new about The Garden of Allah. Theres so much nostalgic to cover. Hope you have a part 2 of old Hollywood. Love it!
I think Pickfair was more charming in its original 1920's English Tudor style than it was after the renovations of the early 1930's. In the 1950's Jayne Mansfield said that she hoped her home the Pink Palace was going to be as fabulous as Pickfair. Mary Pickford must have been pleased that Jayne held Pickfair in such high esteem.
This is the reason why I truly love history today, because the guanr corporations are killing off the once beautiful historic pieces of our history. Hollywood Boulevard is a joke now. A mere shadow of what it used to be. Thank you for this channel as it gives us a glimpse into the history of tue days of old hollywood. ❤
How special & beautiful. How in the world would anyone destroy such a landmark in history! It's such a disappointment to see how people don't value such beauty & history! Progress, Isn't all It's cracked up to be. I feel that way about many things, like building big highways where there should never be. Old towns of years gone by. Old cemeteries with highways right next to them, or turning everything into tourist traps were the beauty of these old towns so built up, to the point of being distorted by people with only making as much money as they can off of history. It's a dirty rotten shame! Yes, people would love to see & experience the past but don't destroy It & make It a circus! I believe that's what our beautiful country is now robbed of. Where do Americans learn from the past? Our children see how our past has played such a big part in our future & how much more we could learn & appreciate & maybe emulate when times of application of how we could live a better life. After all, history does repeat Itself & when It does, people don't know how to cope & work It out instead, they slap up crap only to there It down in two years. Everything is such a waste. No pride in yourself or what you can do. I could go on & on, but what's the point, we now live in a thorough away society, no one is satisfied, and everything has to be bigger & better, at least that's what they think! Well, that's my two or three cents, for what It's worth! We can wish & or dream anyway. 🙏🧑🤝🧑🗺🥰💘
As a British person, living in a country full of old buildings which atract millions of tourists and natives alike and which has great architecture, I cannot understand why Americans seem to bulldoze their historic buildings into oblivion after 50-70 years. Many of our old buildings are protected for the archictural facade but can be modern inside. There are enough extremely rich people in the US who could help preserve your history.
It’s crazy how people are ultimately all forgotten most of the time no matter how famous and wealthy they were. If you asked most people today who Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford were, they wouldn’t know. And if they did, they likely couldn’t name a movie they were in or identify them in a photo lineup.
When I lived in California in the 1960s I used to pass falcons rare on my way 2 and 4 from my home. From the street I had no idea how beautiful it was it was high on a hill and all you could see was the facade I have no idea how wonderful it was. I never went there to get a closer look because I didn't know if it was occupied or not I'm glad to know that it lasted as long as it did. I do love the view of the beautiful hills behind the house those hills in the 1960s were covered by houses you couldn't see a tree. I'm not sure why he showed so many three-lane highways it did not exist in the twenties.
Love your channel! Keep up the excellent work! 😊 BTW, you mentioned that Pickford and Fairbanks were married in 1949...or did I mishear this? 🤔 They were married in 1920. Also, Pickford's second husband was Fairbanks and Charles "Buddy" Rogers was her third husband. 😊
No you didn't mishear it. They married in 1920 and were divorced in 1936. No idea where they got 1949 from. It's clear from the footage that it's the 1920s.
It makes me mad these Hollywood landlords of history were destroyed. They could have be converted into hotel/ restaurant. I know it was age of depression. But movies gave people a place of escapism. These people work Ed for their homes too. Wasn’t handed to them. They were just lucky enough to to have a great job that paid well. And some did philanthropy work during hard times. Tourists provided jobs, economy for Los Angeles.
PickFair should have been turned into a museum to old Hollywood and the silent film era. Mary Pickford always feared she would be forgotten by new hollywood. This would have been her legacy.
It's very sad that these wealthy people continued their parties and spending tons of money entertaining while people were losing jobs, going hungry, losing homes etc. For what she spent on parties, she could have fed the entire City. Same with other wealthy people during the Great Depression.
I am 76 years old, having lived in Los Angeles for 72 of those years with my family moving from San Francisco in 1952. I remember my father riding us through Hollywood and the neighboring communities. As African-Americans; we did not stop; just cruised down the iconic boulevards enjoying the opulence. Over the many, many decades, I was able to visit some of those landmarks before they were gone. I have watched the iconic, movie landmarks, slowly disappear. I so enjoyed this documentary featuring those beautiful, historic structures. And...I love watching old movies that feature footage and scenes from Old Los Angeles.
Your name reminds me of the movie with Hayley Mills called The Trouble With Angels.
That’s so neat, seeing those special places with your family.
You briefly mentioned iconic Hollywood buildings that still survive. I would love to watch a documentary on that topic.
I would also
I lived in the Hollywood area for 35 years before retiring in Ireland. In the time I witnessed the changes like Ambassador Hotel torn down for an LA Unfied School Building, The Brown Derby, demolished for a strp Cenre, Sunset Sound Studios iconic recording studios for some of the greatest bands, demolished, and on and on.I did enjoyliving there but as the years went by, the Glitz was slowly eclipsed by Giant Corporate America
So for us left in this shithole country...tell me how's Ireland do they accept Americans that just want to enjoy life or what?!
I’m amazed they haven’t razed Grauman’s Chinese Theatre!
How about Schwabs for a 2 story strip-mall @ Sunset & Laurel (CH)?
I hate corporate America. I'm actually here watching this now Jan 2025 in case they totally burn down everything. God be with California!
That really is sad.
Can’t wait to explore a documentary on legendary Hollywood landmarks that are still standing strong! 🌟🏰
My husband’s aunt was Marion Davies best friend. That was definitely an opulent time. Great information about these homes!!!!
So cool!
The narratives on ALL your channels are witty, engaging and articulate. Thanks for another great video.
It's AI. You can tell when there are too many flowery words.
I lived above old Hollywood as a small child and visited some of those Hollywood mansions. I went with my father who was a part time actor in his younger years. He was a great friend of Micky Rooney and had even been in bar fights with the man because they were both avid drinkers at the time.
Wow, great memories 🥰
Cool!
I'd love to hear more of those stories
One of the best documentaries ever thanks ❤
I had the great Good Fortune to be a friend with 1930 star Pat O'Brien and his wife Eloise they told me about the parties at San Simeon weekends I spent there and the goings-on at the beach house they said Marion Davies is one of the kindest people I've ever met she would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. Is this a friendship that I will regard as one of the high points in my life. They were kind to me at a time in my life when I was living in California and things were all going out well. They're both gone now but I remember them so fondly
Fascinating! What memories for you!
@@christopherbell1430when I was there there was a little bit of the garden of Allah behind a parking lot just one small Spanish style building I always want to go closer but I never did you could tell it must have been something in its day. I asked Pat about it and he said that he doesn't think he'd ever been there wasn't his sort of thing. He was really a family man you know
@@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci Ahhh. I haven’t been to Cali before. This video was so informative. God only knows what went on when the drinks started flowing.
Hmmmmm. Interesting
It's hard to tell from what is left now@@christopherbell1430
Love the Hollywood Lore. it's another great video
I have always loved the class and style of the 1930’s I had the privilege of knowing and taking care of Al Capone ball room dancing partner and she was a joy to listen to and her stories will have such a special place in my heart ❤
Ah! The Golden Age of Hollywood. Never new about The Garden of Allah. Theres so much nostalgic to cover. Hope you have a part 2 of old Hollywood. Love it!
You can see it in the 1950 movie "In A Lonely Place"
@@billolsen4360 Thank you . I'll look it up.
I think Pickfair was more charming in its original 1920's English Tudor style than it was after the renovations of the early 1930's. In the 1950's Jayne Mansfield said that she hoped her home the Pink Palace was going to be as fabulous as Pickfair. Mary Pickford must have been pleased that Jayne held Pickfair in such high esteem.
A great documentary.
Bravo Very Instructive !
this is the best video i have ever seen on you tube
This is the reason why I truly love history today, because the guanr corporations are killing off the once beautiful historic pieces of our history. Hollywood Boulevard is a joke now. A mere shadow of what it used to be. Thank you for this channel as it gives us a glimpse into the history of tue days of old hollywood. ❤
How special & beautiful. How in the world would anyone destroy such a landmark in history! It's such a disappointment to see how people don't value such beauty & history! Progress, Isn't all It's cracked up to be. I feel that way about many things, like building big highways where there should never be. Old towns of years gone by. Old cemeteries with highways right next to them, or turning everything into tourist traps were the beauty of these old towns so built up, to the point of being distorted by people with only making as much money as they can off of history. It's a dirty rotten shame! Yes, people would love to see & experience the past but don't destroy It & make It a circus! I believe that's what our beautiful country is now robbed of. Where do Americans learn from the past? Our children see how our past has played such a big part in our future & how much more we could learn & appreciate & maybe emulate when times of application of how we could live a better life. After all, history does repeat Itself & when It does, people don't know how to cope & work It out instead, they slap up crap only to there It down in two years. Everything is such a waste. No pride in yourself or what you can do. I could go on & on, but what's the point, we now live in a thorough away society, no one is satisfied, and everything has to be bigger & better, at least that's what they think! Well, that's my two or three cents, for what It's worth! We can wish & or dream anyway. 🙏🧑🤝🧑🗺🥰💘
I totally agree ! It’s just Tragic !
As a British person, living in a country full of old buildings which atract millions of tourists and natives alike and which has great architecture, I cannot understand why Americans seem to bulldoze their historic buildings into oblivion after 50-70 years. Many of our old buildings are protected for the archictural facade but can be modern inside. There are enough extremely rich people in the US who could help preserve your history.
It’s crazy how people are ultimately all forgotten most of the time no matter how famous and wealthy they were. If you asked most people today who Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford were, they wouldn’t know. And if they did, they likely couldn’t name a movie they were in or identify them in a photo lineup.
Gréât documentaire gréât voice Txs for sharing 👌
GREAT VIDEO, GOOD NARRATOR VOICE !!!!!!!
Glad you liked it!
Hello, Old Money Luxury Family. I would like a video on the Old Money Family that built Brazil. Thank you.
Haven't been to a movie in ten years, don't miss it AT ALL.
I haven't been either but I do miss it
I go often .....👍🏽
The most recent Movie ticket that I bought was in 1983.
I WENT TO SEE REAGAN MOVIE,PLAYED BY DENNIS QUAID, EXCELLENT MOVIE, EXCELLENT
Great info. Thank you
Very welcome
I am big - it's the mansions that got small !
Falcon Lair? I LOVE a house with a bad ass name!
When I lived in California in the 1960s I used to pass falcons rare on my way 2 and 4 from my home. From the street I had no idea how beautiful it was it was high on a hill and all you could see was the facade I have no idea how wonderful it was. I never went there to get a closer look because I didn't know if it was occupied or not I'm glad to know that it lasted as long as it did. I do love the view of the beautiful hills behind the house those hills in the 1960s were covered by houses you couldn't see a tree. I'm not sure why he showed so many three-lane highways it did not exist in the twenties.
All the money in the world, life is fleeting.
Love your channel! Keep up the excellent work! 😊
BTW, you mentioned that Pickford and Fairbanks were married in 1949...or did I mishear this? 🤔
They were married in 1920. Also, Pickford's second husband was Fairbanks and Charles "Buddy" Rogers was her third husband. 😊
No you didn't mishear it. They married in 1920 and were divorced in 1936. No idea where they got 1949 from. It's clear from the footage that it's the 1920s.
Thanks 🙏 you
The Gilded Age houses were much more lavish.
By far
It's too bad it didn't become a museum.
What goes up must come down.
This is a weird thing to say.
It makes me mad these Hollywood landlords of history were destroyed. They could have be converted into hotel/ restaurant. I know it was age of depression. But movies gave people a place of escapism. These people work Ed for their homes too. Wasn’t handed to them. They were just lucky enough to to have a great job that paid well. And some did philanthropy work during hard times. Tourists provided jobs, economy for Los Angeles.
PickFair should have been turned into a museum to old Hollywood and the silent film era. Mary Pickford always feared she would be forgotten by new hollywood. This would have been her legacy.
It's very sad that these wealthy people continued their parties and spending tons of money entertaining while people were losing jobs, going hungry, losing homes etc. For what she spent on parties, she could have fed the entire City. Same with other wealthy people during the Great Depression.
and things have changed a lot, you think?
Why should they responsible for feeding poor people?
Jesus said you will always have the poor
The same thing is going on right now probably even more
@@Vincef1101 yes, why should they...?
if ya ever need adjectives, just listen to this, and many other similar documentaries . I've lost my breath a few times with this one, lol.
😂
Hi From The Sky 💫🤺
1:29 who is that actress?
It's too bad some of those celebrities didn't donate their iconic mansions to the city to be preserved for historical tours and events.
would have loved to have seen the inside of Valentinos home
All this on 15 acres? Orchards must have been two trees and pool the size of a dining room table.
Why do these shows always have a narrator with a British accent?
Anyone here in Jan 2025 paying homage to what was before it all burns away?
Why the garden of allah? I must have missed the reason for the name
Bohemian place of peace. Hippy almost
It was named after the first name of the Russian movie star.
My mom and her friends used to climb the Hollywood sign in the 60s.....you cant do that now....😂
They probably started those kinda "freak off "parties we have recently learned about these
😂😂😂
It's a waste that these modern homes are left to languish like this.
Movies are too expensive today $20. No thankyou.
My midwwestern faher was a signal man on a submarine at Pearl Harbor when the bomb was dropped
Bikinis did not become popular until World War II. So I doubt it was a bikini competition. Probably just a regular swimsuit/beauty competition.
Where did the golden age Hollywood actor Michael Whalen live?
Before income tax arrived... 1:20
Amelia Earhart didn't look very comfortable with Mary Pickford.
Astonished? Really? Saddened? Really?
Famous stars
Just for acting! Oh please!
Ok. Its haunted lets destroy our home. Sounds silly.
another place with human sacrifices, it is the final reason of horriwood
Well said.
@@thesoulthatburns Especially for the child actors.
Nope, everything is still going strong. Human sacrifices and all. 💋
Did everyone suck it in .lol
Prdos
SCUSE ME, WHILE I UP-CHUCK MY LUNCH,,,,URGGGGGGGGG, HOLLY FANTASY WOOD
This is about architecture
Despicable greed and corruption
Not opulence
🤮🤮🤮
Adulterers....
My mom and her friends used to climb the Hollywood sign in the 60s.....you cant do that now....😂
My mom and her friends used to climb the Hollywood sign in the 60s.....you cant do that now....😂