Near Calabasas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The World's Stage

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, June 14, 2026

1. The World's Stage Marker

Inscription. Close your eyes. Use your imagination. Listen carefully. Can you hear a director yelling, "CUT!"? Perhaps you hear the echoes of helicopters bringing in the "wounded" for medical treatment or the thunder of apes riding horses across the plains.

Since the earliest days of Hollywood, this place has been the backdrop for movie magic. As early as 1919, the rolling hills and grasslands before you have stood in for locations around the world, including New England, South Korea, the British Isles, the Wild West, and post-apocalyptic Earth.

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· A temporary cornfield was created on the field in front of you for the famous chase scene in the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. The Ape Village (seen right) was constructed at the park's Century Lake.

· Millions of people know Goat Buttes from the opening credits of the popular movie and television show M*A*S*H, set in South Korea.

· You can still find remains of movie sets in the park. The title structure from Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House now serves as park offices. It can be seen behind you, to the left of the campground.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 34° 5.721′

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N, 118° 43.027′ W. Marker is near Calabasas, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Las Virgenes Road south of Mulholland Highway. Located in Malibu Creek State Park, on Anne Skager Trail, near the lower parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas CA 91302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley,

in Greater Los Angeles,

and in the 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: People Throughout Time (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Century Ranch (approx. 0.6 miles away); King Gillette Ranch (approx. ¾ mile away); Mulholland Scenic Corridor (approx. 1.3 miles away); M*A*S*H (approx. 1.6 miles away); Reagan Ranch (approx. 2 miles away); Paramount Ranch (approx. 2.6 miles away); Calabasas Schoolhouse Bell (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calabasas.

Also see . . . History of Movies and TV Filmed at MCSP (Malibu Creek State Park). Excerpt:

In 1946, 20th Century Fox purchased what was then the Crags Country Club, shortly after filming 1941’s “How Green Was My Valley”. From that time until 1974, the property was used as the company’s movie production ranch. During that period, countless movies and television shows were filmed there, doubling for countries all over the world. The versatile landscape was used for time periods from the Old West, old Europe and even Earth’s apocalyptic future.

Even before
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, June 14, 2026

2. The World's Stage Marker
the Fox owned the property, movies had been shot there dating back to the early part of the century. In 1919, “Daddy-Long-Legs”, with Mary Pickford, filmed a sequence at the Rock Pool. Throughout the 20’s and 30’s, not only did 20 Century Fox film at the park, but MGM, RKO, Columbia Pictures and United Artists all utilized the beautiful and adaptable scenery for their motion pictures.

In 1974, the studio sold the land to the State of California. Two years later, it would be opened to the public as Malibu Creek State Park. Even today, films, television shows, and commercials are still being shot here. Keep an eye out. You want to be ready for your close-up!

(Submitted on June 18, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.