Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Chaplin - Keaton - Lloyd Alley
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 29, 2021
1. Chaplin-Keaton-Lloyd Alley Marker
Three of the greatest comedies of all time were filmed in part along this east-west alley from Cahuenga to Cosmo. Each of these landmark movies has been inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress, cinema's highest honor.
Three Iconic Stars.
Three Timeless Films.
One Hollywood Alley.
Charlie Chaplin "The Kid" (1921),
Buster Keaton "Cops" (1922),
Harold Lloyd "Safety Last!" (1923).
Erected 2021 by Hollywood Heritage Inc., and EaCa Alley Property Owners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 6.068′ N, 118° 19.771′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Cahuenga Boulevard south of Hollywood Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1640 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Owl Drug/Julian Medical (within shouting distance of this marker); Raymond Chandler Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Security Trust and Savings (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Pacific Theatre
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More about this marker. This marker was unveiled on the first annual National Silent Movie Day, September 29, 2021.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 29, 2021
2. Chaplin-Keaton-Lloyd Alley Marker
The marker is to the right of the gate.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 29, 2021
3. Marker Dedication
John Bengtson, the author who discovered this location, is speaking. The three women behind him are descendants of Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 29, 2021
4. Marker Dedication
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2019
5. Chaplin - Keaton - Lloyd Alley
Before the gate was installed.
1922
6. Buster Keaton in "Cops"
This stunt was performed on Cahuenga Blvd facing the alley. Photos from John Bengtson‘s website:
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September 29, 2021
7. Chaplin-Keaton-Lloyd Alley
Art by Patrick Mate on display at the marker dedication.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on September 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
