Max Davidson - Why Girls Say No - (1927) - Filming Locations

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Featured Filming Location Photo

Historic Larchmont Village In Los Angeles In The 1920s
The 100 block of North Larchmont Blvd seen in the 1920s.
The 100 block of North Larchmont Blvd. Those black marks in the street in the photo on the left are railroad tracks for the Los Angeles Railway streetcar service.

Historical Production & Location Reference

Film: Why Girls Say No (1927)
Star: Max Davidson
Featured Historical Landmarks:
  • Larchmont Village: This neighborhood features North Larchmont Boulevard, a location famously utilized by The Three Stooges in classics like Hoi Polloi and Pop Goes the Easel.
  • Inglewood: The movie gives us a look at the commercial center of this town near Los Angeles, rarely used as a filming location.

Production & Preservation Note: The filming locations in Why Girls Say No provide a remarkable window into 1920s Los Angeles. Notably, the stretch of North Larchmont Boulevard seen on screen has maintained much of its original character, appearing nearly identical today. These sites are essential for fans of classic 1920s and 1930s film history, as they document the same location that defined the comedic work of both Max Davidson and The Three Stooges.

In the silent comedy movie Why Girls Say No, Max Davidson stars as "Papa Whisselberg," a father determined to choose his daughter's suitors. Beyond the laughs, the film serves as an incredible historical record of 1920s Los Angeles.

Silent Film History in Larchmont Village

Several scenes of the movie were filmed on location in the Larchmont Village neighborhood of Los Angeles. Remarkably, this specific block of North Larchmont Blvd looks nearly identical today to how it appeared on film almost 100 years ago.

Did you know? This stretch of Larchmont was a favorite for on location filming by The Three Stooges. This stretch of North Larchmont Blvd was used in their classic shorts Hoi Polloi and Pop Goes the Easel.

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The Three Stooges - Hoi Polloi - Complete Filming Locations Then and Now Documentary Video

The Three Stooges - Pop Goes The Easel - Complete Filming Locations Then and Now Documentary Video

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