tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post1981032445074448233..comments2024-03-24T07:04:47.303-07:00Comments on Dear Old Hollywood: Strangers When We Meet: Film LocationsRobby Cresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535820211830339224noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-86643538233246734442017-07-26T15:23:57.865-07:002017-07-26T15:23:57.865-07:00kim novaks house presnt where?
kim novaks house presnt where?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152288833800052429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-25494919866888597912015-08-02T19:34:44.372-07:002015-08-02T19:34:44.372-07:00Strangers When We Meet was filmed between October ...Strangers When We Meet was filmed between October and December of 1959.brucemoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119584353528899484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-2156026380454793052013-05-08T12:49:50.120-07:002013-05-08T12:49:50.120-07:00I didn't know if this article about the Bel Ai...I didn't know if this article about the Bel Air house had been posted or referenced: http://la.curbed.com/archives/2012/06/bel_air_house_kirk_douglas_builds_in_strangers_when_we_meet_1.php<br /><br />Lots of photos of the renovation, alas!Lisa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15824019008503934001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-85718598423837150042013-04-18T20:46:06.161-07:002013-04-18T20:46:06.161-07:00I'm doing some research on Romanoff's and ...I'm doing some research on Romanoff's and came across your blog. While there are lots of black and white photos of the restaurant on the net, in both incarnations, I haven't been able to find any color shots of the interior. <br /><br />Was any of this film shot INSIDE the restaurant? The exterior screenshot is fantastic, but I really am looking for more information on the interior layout and color of the decor. <br /><br />Thanks to anyone who can help,<br />ChrisChristopher Appelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552828758119148974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-14537094052514470312012-07-06T17:27:02.593-07:002012-07-06T17:27:02.593-07:00Trisha,
P.S. I was looking at what you were refer...Trisha,<br /><br />P.S. I was looking at what you were referring to and I think I do have the correct location. The location in the film is the "Brentwood Village Market" as opposed to the "Brentwood Country Mart" barn. If you click on the screenshot above showing the market and a woman with a white sweater about to enter the market, the image will enlarge. At the top the sign says, "Village Mart" and right above that, although it's a bit fuzzy, there is an address number of 11725, as in 11725 Barrington Ct. You are correct that this is opposite where the Nosh Box used to be.<br /><br />Obviously the location has had a dramatic facelift. The only part that really looks the same is where there is a stairwell just to the left of the market entrance. If you enlarge the screenshot and the "now" image you can see the stairs going up the middle of the building and the white support pole that is still there.Robby Cresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535820211830339224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-63211434317617181132012-07-06T16:56:23.494-07:002012-07-06T16:56:23.494-07:00Hi Trisha,
Many thanks for the kind comment. Rega...Hi Trisha,<br /><br />Many thanks for the kind comment. Regarding the country mart, I'll take another look and correct.<br /><br />That must have been some experience growing up in Brentwood and Westwood during that time period and having family that "lived the Hollywood glamour era." If you ever want to reminisce more about your childhood years in Brentwood and Westwood shoot me an email at wrcress@gmail.com. I would love to hear whatever stories you may have.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />RobbyRobby Cresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535820211830339224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-40059764105660201902012-07-03T01:53:33.077-07:002012-07-03T01:53:33.077-07:00What wondeful memories these photos bring back... ...What wondeful memories these photos bring back... from a terrific movie.<br /><br />As a child I stayed home from school sick, and I watched this movie on TV. I must have been 8 or 9 so it must have been around 1970 or so. <br /><br />Even the picture was only about ten years old (and I was a huge Kirk Douglas fan) it seemed very old to me. The reason I liked it so much was that this was my first introduction to Kim Novak and I fell in love immediately. She was so beautiful! Secondly, something in me really snapped when I saw Douglas' performance. He really is a cad in the flick, but you're pulling for him. I suddenly realized something: THAT IS CALLED ACTING!!! I've never seen a Kirk Douglas performance since that wasn't great. Of course, Kovacs, Rush and Mattau... I mean, that's one heck of a supporting cast. <br /><br />Finally, the cars were so cool, with those late 50's and early 60's tail fins, chrome and two-toned colors. The hues in this film were so vibrant. The car I learned to drive in was a '66 Olds Delta 88 and it was boring compared to these classics.<br /><br />I learned a lot about life from watching this movie. Good people do bad things, are sometimes confused and that even "big people" make mistakes.<br /><br />Great movie and great work tracking down these locales!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-82202883699302099812012-03-11T23:25:07.061-07:002012-03-11T23:25:07.061-07:00Now I'm really hooked! You have another of my...Now I'm really hooked! You have another of my favorite films here. Would have loved to have lived in the LA of this time period!<br /><br />If you are interested in reading my kind of humorous account of my meeting with Kim Novak a few years ago, look at my blog, Dapper and Dreamy... http://www.dapperdreamy.blogspot.com/search/label/Kim%20Novak<br /><br />Not a shameless plug, I promise! But Kim Novak is a favorite.<br /><br />All the best!Jake Gariepyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590455393793485341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-36791495488685108202011-11-21T18:20:15.138-08:002011-11-21T18:20:15.138-08:00great stuff, Robby! looks like you got all the loc...great stuff, Robby! looks like you got all the locations for this great West L.A. film! I grew up on Kenter - and never knew about this movie shooting there...just curious: have you seen my St. Martin's Press book, "Hollywood Escapes"? might save you some time on future location tours...for instance, we pinpointed "Star is Born" locations in Laguna and Piru...best, harry.medved@fandango.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01223887751094626031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-56088979474663249942011-04-01T02:01:53.653-07:002011-04-01T02:01:53.653-07:00Sorry--- The Albatross actually burned in the earl...Sorry--- The Albatross actually burned in the early 90's and apparently is an empty lot.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193217048437024267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-38265052021476079872011-03-30T22:57:48.828-07:002011-03-30T22:57:48.828-07:00Yes it was real on the Pacific Ocean in Malibu. I ...Yes it was real on the Pacific Ocean in Malibu. I worked and lived there as a hotel and restaurant management trainee in 1961-1963.<br />The film "Strangers When We Meet" with Kirk Douglas and Kim Novak was filmed there in 1960.<br />They were filming there for about 3 months in 1960. Eloise and Louie Burnett (the owners) came from New Orleans in the<br />1940's and opened the hotel. They also started "Film Ad Corp" which had all the search lights used for Hollywood premieres and grand openings, which they had acquired from World War II surplus. They were used to spot enemy aircraft.<br />Louie died in 1960. Eloise always wore black. She was a fantastic musician. She played many instruments especially the piano.<br />She played " Red Sails In The Sunset" every night at 7:00 o"clock on the beautiful Steinway Grand in the Music Room.<br />It could be heard throughout the hotel where many people came just to listen.<br />She wrote many songs and Liberace was a friend of hers. He came to the Albatross many times to see her and record in the "Music Room" which at the time had the best acoustics in Los Angeles.<br />The hotel catered to the Hollywood elite like Groucho Marx, Jack Benny, Lucille Ball etc.<br />It was demolished in the early 70's after Eloise died and is now a condo complex.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193217048437024267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-52967672659320397852011-03-30T22:41:46.266-07:002011-03-30T22:41:46.266-07:00Fantastic work you did. Amazed by internet again a...Fantastic work you did. Amazed by internet again and again! I worked at the Albatross in 1960 and 1961. Many interesting stories to tell here is my poem.<br /><br />"The Albatross Hotel"<br /> By Brad Ouellet<br /><br /><br />Their hotel was like the bird<br />Standing on 50 legs<br />At the edge of the Pacific<br />With only its tail touching dry land<br /><br />Eight foot windows love seats<br />Spotlighted waves breaking<br />Objects of art paintings and rugs<br />Copper and bamboo mynah birds and cockatoo<br /><br />“Red Sails In The Sunset”<br />Sip a margarita grand piano to play<br />Music room acoustically perfect<br />“Strangers When We Meet”<br /><br />Eloise…..mourning Louie<br />In seedy cigarette burned<br />Black pleated skirt<br />And black sweater top<br /><br />Beautiful clothes<br />She never wears<br />That part of her<br />Had gone with Louie<br /><br />bradouellet@gmail.comBradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193217048437024267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-41574413116873275822011-03-29T08:50:07.673-07:002011-03-29T08:50:07.673-07:00Hi Jeff,
It must be a real trip to see those loca...Hi Jeff,<br /><br />It must be a real trip to see those locations how you remember them as kid and compared to how they appear now. Thanks for confirming the gas station location and for providing the location for "Kiddie Land." I bet those home movies there would be fantastic to see!<br /><br />Best,<br />RobbyRobby Cresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535820211830339224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-60348164864597348412011-03-28T23:56:42.979-07:002011-03-28T23:56:42.979-07:00I grew up a couple blocks away from Kenter. My par...I grew up a couple blocks away from Kenter. My parents still live in the same house there for over 50years, and my Mother still remembers when they were filming SWWM.<br />The location of the gas station is correct, it was a Texaco station at the time with a tower similar to the Standard station across the street.<br />The pony rides were at a place called "Kidde Land" on the S.W. corner of Overland and Pico, had a couple of birthdays there and still have home movies of the place.<br />Thanks for the memories.<br />Jeff S.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12478543355078137252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-53032361301539047972011-03-27T16:00:17.707-07:002011-03-27T16:00:17.707-07:00Hi Lisa, thanks for the kind comment and for shari...Hi Lisa, thanks for the kind comment and for sharing the link. I'll check that out. And glad to hear you are enjoying the blog :)Robby Cresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535820211830339224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-13966740342311310142011-03-23T16:02:28.927-07:002011-03-23T16:02:28.927-07:00I'm so glad I found your wonderful blog and th...I'm so glad I found your wonderful blog and this incredible post about one of my favorite movies! I wrote about it for TCM's Movie Morlocks a few years ago -- http://moviemorlocks.com/2007/08/27/my-favorite-kirk/ -- and how terrific to see all your detective work in tracking down the locations. I was born in 1954 and lived in So. Cal -- not the rizty parts, though! lol -- and the architecture is very much a part of my childhood memory. Thanks again for a wonderful article and for a tremendous blog!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345830456539347899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-7293913363484328472011-01-15T09:11:09.225-08:002011-01-15T09:11:09.225-08:00I lived in LA during that time period. The pony ri...I lived in LA during that time period. The pony rides and fair were, filmed I believe, on the corner of Westwood Blvd. and Pico Blvd. At that time, there were a few structures-Owl drugstore, Newberrys and Vons. If you notice, in the background, there was a Vons market. I remember going to that area for the rides as I lived down the street. Can someone give their opinion to this?karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836732023491971692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-72472493287752477482011-01-11T01:43:29.308-08:002011-01-11T01:43:29.308-08:00Great work on finding out the information about al...Great work on finding out the information about all those locations! The reason you probably didn't find the house that was built in the film is because it is located in Bel Air not Brentwood. I believe the house is on a street called Chantilly lane. The house was being built for Kim and her fiancee at the time Richard Quine who also produced and directed the film. They never married so the house was sold. I hope you find it, I would love to see photos of it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348965521537383344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-88043293533870372802010-08-09T19:11:43.599-07:002010-08-09T19:11:43.599-07:00I loved Strangers When We Meet -I love this site a...I loved Strangers When We Meet -I love this site and Thank You !!<br />It's so ironic that I stumbled onto this site ..just today my daughter was reading a celebrity autobiography who tells of a time when there was a Playland Kiddy Amusement park where the Beverly Center is now in LA -- I believe that's the location where the Larry and Maggie took the children on a 'play date' where they 'broke it off' . <br /><br />SWWM, how awesome is that old goodie! - Just so you know- I live in LA ..and I met Kirk Douglas 6 ago years at a fundraising gala for The Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City, CA .. He was flattered, impressed and pleasantly surprised that I mention SWWM as a favorite and I told him the film is a cult masterpiece - He said he remembered filming the movie and he was quite proud of it. He was a little frail but still spunky, alert and spoke in that 'Larry Coe' voice - it gave me pleasant shivers. <br /><br />And I totally agree with the blogger about releasing George Dunings score from the film ...Why are there so many issues with getting hands on these beautiful almost forgotten pieces of wonderfully crafted music. Who can one contact ?.<br />There so much amazing film score music that's unavailable -They don't even score films anymore- Movies are now "scored" with pre-released music from the top 100 Pop, R/B or Motown oldies. In a G5 era, why can't we get this music back-Now that's a weblog to consider .THe DRe DReamershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03199082845158015706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-57072236974202798862010-04-03T11:32:08.973-07:002010-04-03T11:32:08.973-07:00The house is definitly in 930 Chantilly road, 100 ...The house is definitly in 930 Chantilly road, 100 per cent sure. You can compare the views of the house in the end of the film with birds view in bing and the houses down the road are the same.Petroniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415695836069955427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-50467586046893373662010-04-02T09:06:45.498-07:002010-04-02T09:06:45.498-07:00Here's another cool BRENTWOOD sighting. On Veo...Here's another cool BRENTWOOD sighting. On Veoh.com there's an old Xmas episode of Highway Patrol that centered on the Brentwood Motel (across the street from the Strangers location at Kenter). You can see Sunset and the Fire Station across the street doubles as the Police Station.<br /><br />http://www.veoh.com/collection/nostalgiam-tvshows/watch/v169493566qrZJq5hDr Bitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292579927503536511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-44692508554289232952010-03-02T06:53:51.241-08:002010-03-02T06:53:51.241-08:00SUPER POST! "STRANGERS" is one of my all...SUPER POST! "STRANGERS" is one of my all-time favorite movies, and I was awed by the revisited sites. You have done a great service for nostalgia's sake!<br />NOW, if you can only get THEM to release George Duning's SOUNDTRACK to this great movie!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184017967295434031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-25807048646918684472009-12-02T22:39:15.096-08:002009-12-02T22:39:15.096-08:00Great job -- just watched the picture tonight!Great job -- just watched the picture tonight!mondodavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030399590866646517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-52333545589142821062009-10-31T19:00:34.794-07:002009-10-31T19:00:34.794-07:00A couple years I found what I believed to be the R...A couple years I found what I believed to be the Roger Alt house on the hill. I don't remember exactly where it is now but I believe it was off Sunset Blvd. The house looks a little different as does the neighborhood but the long winding driveway looked pretty much the same as well.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095842382448282597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943857813487857438.post-79070098459370683902009-09-29T08:43:16.805-07:002009-09-29T08:43:16.805-07:00Hey Dr. Bitz, I'll do a post of the wedding wh...Hey Dr. Bitz, I'll do a post of the wedding when everything settles. I may even be able to put a Hollywood location spin on in it :)Robby Cresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535820211830339224noreply@blogger.com