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

Inscription.
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. It 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.

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 in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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

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of this marker); Warner Hollywood Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guaranty Building (about 500 feet away); Knickerbocker Hotel (about 600 feet away); Hollywood & Vine (about 800 feet away); Hollywood Plaza Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

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.

Marker Dedication image. Click for full size.

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

Chaplin - Keaton - Lloyd Alley image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2019

5. Chaplin - Keaton - Lloyd Alley

Before the gate was installed.

Buster Keaton in "Cops" image. Click for more information.

1922

6. Buster Keaton in "Cops"

This stunt was performed on Cahuenga Blvd facing the alley. Photos from John Bengtson‘s website:
Click for more information.

September 29, 2021

7. Chaplin-Keaton-Lloyd Alley

Art by Patrick Mate on display at the marker dedication.

Photographed by John Bengtson

8. Chaplin - Keaton - Lloyd Alley

Photos facing the east end of the alley.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,193 times since then and 122 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. 8. submitted on July 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.