Max Davidson - The Boy Friend (1928) - Filming Locations (Part 1 of 2)
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Historical Production & Location Reference
| Film: | The Boy Friend (1928) |
| Star: | Max Davidson |
| Studio: | Hal Roach Studios |
- Downtown Culver City: Served as the primary location, with buildings that were under a decade old at the time of filming and are still standing today in the 21st century.
- The Culver Hotel: A prominent architectural landmark that remains a centerpiece of the neighborhood today.
Production & Preservation Note: Filmed on location by the Hal Roach Studios in 1928, this production captures a prosperous Culver City just before the Great Depression. The storefronts and the iconic Culver Hotel, which feature prominently in the chase and shopping sequences, are exceptionally well-preserved today, making it incredibly easy to compare the historic footage with the present-day cityscape.
The Plot
A bit of a complex plot in this one: Max takes his pretty daughter out shopping, she catches the eye of a potential young suitor. Max and his wife do not approve of him and believe that if they act crazy, it will scare him away. BUT... the young man happens to be the son of Max's boss and Max needs to reverse course and convince the young suitor that he and his wife are NOT crazy!
The Filming Locations
Made in 1928 by The Hal Roach Studios, this movie filmed on location on the streets of Downtown Culver City, California. At this time, the stores lining the streets were less than ten years old, the streets were bustling with shoppers and the overall vibe is one of a prosperous town, with no hint of the onset of the Great Depression just one year away.
Walking those same streets today, it's easy to pick out all of the storefronts and, of course, The Culver Hotel, all of which still stand today.
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