Harold Lloyd - Get Out And Get Under (1920) - Filming Locations

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Featured Filming Location Photo

The transformation of the Westside of Los Angeles.
National Blvd looking north from the Santa Monica Freeway in Los Angeles
The Urbanization of the Los Angeles Westside: National Blvd Then and Now

A vivid example of how the Westside of Los Angeles was transformed from a rural agrarian landscape in the early 1900s into the highly urbanized environment we see today.

This historic vantage point captures National Blvd in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles, viewed precisely from the modern location of the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) overpass. A side-by-side comparison highlights the dramatic shift from open fields to bustling metropolitan infrastructure.

Historical Production & Location Reference

Film: Get Out and Get Under (1920)
Artist: Harold Lloyd
Studio: Hal Roach Studios
Featured Historical Landmarks:
  • Palms Neighborhood: Captured as a developing Westside community in the early 1920s with a mix of single family homes and small commercial buildings.
  • Current Chinatown District: Offers a rare look at the area's architectural footprint before the 1930s migration of the Old Chinatown neighborhood due to construction of the Los Angeles Union Station.

Production & Preservation Note: This production is an essential time capsule of pre-boom 1920s Los Angeles. By following Harold Lloyd through areas like Palms and today's Chinatown district, the film documents the city's scale and infrastructure prior to the massive development phases that defined the later 1920s. These "then and now" location markers provide invaluable insights into the vanished streetscapes of a rapidly maturing Los Angeles.

In this classic Hal Roach Studios production, comedy legend Harold Lloyd is late for his performance in a play. The heart of the film follows his frantic, obstacle-filled journey across 1920s Los Angeles as he desperately tries to reach the theater on time.

A Journey Through Vintage Los Angeles

Filmed over 100 years ago, Get Out and Get Under serves as a stunning time capsule of Southern California history. This "then and now" look at the movie's filming locations offers a rare glimpse into the Los Angeles area as it was prior to the building boom that started later in the 1920s.

Palms Neighborhood

See incredible, early views of this Westside Los Angeles community before its modern development. The stretch of Motor Avenue where filming took place in this movie was a favorite filming location for the Our Gang / The Little Rascals in the 1920s and early 1930s.

Chinatown District

Discover rare footage of what is now today's Chinatown, providing a unique perspective on the area's architectural evolution. Get Out And Get Under filmed on North Spring Street.

Classic Hollywood History

As you watch this filming locations video, you'll get a taste of the high-energy "thrill comedy" style that made Harold Lloyd a global icon.

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