Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Charlie Chaplin Studio
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 18, 2020
1. Charlie Chaplin Studio Marker
Historic Charlie Chaplin Studio. Built 1917. Declared 1969, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 58, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 1969 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 58.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 34° 5.804′ N, 118° 20.638′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on La Brea Avenue south of Sunset Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1416 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hollywood Professional Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Library and Alumni Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Hollywood Reporter (approx. 0.3 miles away); Award of Excellence KTLA-TV (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hollywood High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Johnny Grant Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Charlie Chaplin Studio. The buildings facing La Brea Avenue were designed as English cottage-style buildings. When the street was widened in 1928, the buildings were moved back 15 feet. In 1942, the northern part of the property extending to Sunset Blvd was sold and became a shopping center.
Many of Chaplin's
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 18, 2020
2. Charlie Chaplin Studio Marker
The door is painted to look like its open, with Charlie Chaplin dressed as The Little Tramp looking out.
After Chaplin sold the studio in 1953, it served for a time as the Red Skelton Studios. This is where the Adventures of Superman and Perry Mason television series were filmed. In 1966, Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss purchased the studio to serve as A&M Records studios. It was purchased by Jim Hensons children in 2000 to become the home of The Muppets. In 2024 the studio was sold to singer/songwriter John Mayer and director McG.
The film and music recording studios are still used today. In 1985, the hit single and video "We Are the World" was recorded by a cast that included Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Wonder, and Bruce Springsteen. Others who have recorded here include Styx, The Carpenters, The Police, The Moody Blues, David Lee Roth, and Van Morrison.
Charlie Chaplins footprints and signature in concrete can still be seen inside the property, but it is not open to the public except during special events.
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Photographed by Craig Baker, December 18, 2020
3. Charlie Chaplin Studio Marker
The marker is at the front gate of the former Jim Henson Company, home of The Muppets. There was a statue of Kermit the Frog dressed as Chaplins The Little Tramp.
Also see . . . L.A. Historic Resources Report. Excerpts:
The property meets the criteria for HCM designation because it is identified with an historic personage, as the personal studio of acclaimed silent film actor Charlie Chaplin. The studio was built behind Chaplins residence. Many of his classic film comedies such as "The Gold Rush" and "The Kid" were filmed there. It functioned as his studio until he sold it in 1953.(Submitted on October 6, 2023.)
The property meets the criteria for HCM designation because it reflects the broad cultural, economic, or social history of the nation, state, or community. It was one of the first complete motion picture studios in Hollywood. Although Chaplin sold the property in 1953, and it has changed hands many times since, it is one of the few studios where the entertainment industry's production element has continued unbroken.
Additional keywords. Jim Henson, A&M Records, Hollywood
Photographed by Craig Baker, December 18, 2020
4. Charlie Chaplin Studio
In 2026 the statue was moved to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta.
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Original Marker, from 1969 to 1999
A & M Records - Original Charlie Chaplin motion picture studio - Hollywood 1919
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,732 times since then and 136 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 8, 2023. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 19, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on October 6, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
