Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Stages B and C
The Walt Disney Studios
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 10, 2024
1. Stages B and C Marker
Sound Stages B and C were constructed in the summer of 1939 as the sound recording facility for animated films. Because of the studio's location near the Burbank Airport, special priority was given to soundproofing the building with state-of-the-art acoustics, including a "building within a building" design for noise reduction.
Stage B, known as the "Dialogue Stage" was where character voices were recorded for most of the animated classics, including "Alice in Wonderland", "Lady and the Tramp", "Peter Pan", "Cinderella", "Sleeping Beauty", and "The Jungle Book".
Stage C was used for the recording of various sound effects for the animated films and short subjects. Animal sounds of the live action "True Life Adventures" were also re-created and recorded on Stage C. Many of the unique sound effects props and gadgets for these processes were invented by Disney technicians and recordists.
In the summer of 1939, the studios were extensively renovated to meet improved sound technology for film and television projects. Stage B now accommodates both andto dialogue recording (ADR) and sound effects recording (Foley). Stage C has been converted into a dubbing stage used in the final mixing of film and video sound.
Erected 1990 by The Walt
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 34° 9.413′ N, 118° 19.546′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Buena Vista Street and Alameda Avenue. The studio property is not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S Buena Vista St, Burbank CA 91521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Shorts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fantasia Stage (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage A (within shouting distance of this marker); The Camera Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hyperion Bungalow (about 300 feet away); Olympic Flagpole (about 300 feet away); Stage Two (about 300 feet away); Nitrate Film Vaults (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 10, 2024
2. Stages B and C Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
