Oakwood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
The following year, “Gojira” screened at the Toho Theater in Little Tokyo, where it attracted the attention of American film distributor Edmund Goldman, who later paid $25,000 for the theatrical and television rights to the film. To increase its appeal for American audiences, Terry Morse was hired to direct new footage to be inserted into the original Japanese film. The footage starred actor Raymond Burr and was filmed over a five day period at the studios of Visual Drama, Inc., located at 129 North Vermont Avenue. The completed film, now called “Godzilla, King of the Monsters!” was released on April 4, 1956, by Trans World Pictures and introduced Japanese science-fiction films into popular western culture.
As the Americanization of Godzilla took place at this location in 1956, this plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of a milestone in motion picture history.
Erected 2006 by Eugene Hernandez, Principal, Belmont Elementary School; Godzilla Society of North America; and Platrix Chapter No. 2 of E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 34° 4.413′ N, 118° 17.568′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Oakwood. Marker is on New Hampshire Avenue just north of 1st Street. At Frank Del Olmo Elementary School, mounted to one of the columns at the top of the steps. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N New Hampshire Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monsignor O’Brien House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heart House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Founder’s Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bullocks Wilshire (approx. 0.8 miles away); Felipe de Neve Branch Library (approx. 0.8 miles away); First See’s Candies (approx. 0.9 miles away); Frank C. Hill House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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