Max Davidson - Why Girls Say No (1927) - Filming Locations
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Historical Production & Location Reference
| Film: | Why Girls Say No (1927) |
| Star: | Max Davidson |
- 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.
The Plot
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 part 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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