“The Oregon Film Trail (OFT) is the official statewide network of iconic markers placed at significant filming locations across Oregon, the first trail of its kind in the U.S. Connecting communities, landmarks, and notable films, the Trail weaves together Oregon’s vibrant film legacy, creating a platform to retell stories and celebrate over a century of filmmaking. Since the early 1900s, Oregon has been the backdrop for hundreds of feature films and television shows, utilizing thousands of locations that showcase the state’s diverse beauty and culture.” See https://www.historicoregonfilmtrail.com/ for more information.
In addition to the above, visitors to all OFT markers may also download the SetJetters app (Apple and Google Play) to view film scenes shot in Oregon that are associated with each marker. Users can also upload their own photos and place themselves in the scenes. Please be aware that certain filming locations may be located some distance from the markers.
On Duane Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on Duane Street.
The historic Clatsop County Jail features in the opening jail break scene. The police pursuit that follows, winds past many familiar sites and neighborhoods in Astoria and Cannon Beach. It was a working jail from 1914 to 1976.
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On Astoria Riverwalk, on the right when traveling east.
Kindergarten Cop
1990
Astor Elementary School provided the location for the exterior scenes. The film production company installed the school playground equipment (replaced 2013) and hired local artists to paint the murals.
Did You . . . — — Map (db m299559) HM
On Iredale Street 0.1 miles north of 5th Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Hammond Marina was featured in the final scene of the movie when young Jesse helps free his killer whale friend, Willy, by leading the orca to jump over the harbor wall to freedom and into the ocean beyond.
Did You Know?
Keiko, a 13 . . . — — Map (db m246644) HM
On East Main Street at South Pioneer Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Ashland provided the inspiration and setting for this first stop-motion animated feature from Laika Studios, based on the novella by Neil Gaiman. The film's namesake, a young girl called Coraline, lives in a charming small town, complete with a . . . — — Map (db m297810) HM
On North Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Reese Witherspoon played Oregon author Cheryl Strayed in this highly acclaimed film adaptation of her memoir that chronicled her transformative, 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. The full trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to . . . — — Map (db m297814) HM
On East Main Street at S 7th Street on East Main Street.
Looking east and west from this spot toward Main Street, it is easy to visualize the famous “parade scene” of this National Lampoon hit starring John Belushi. “Otter’s” room, “Pinto’s” room, and the pillow fight scenes were filmed one block south in . . . — — Map (db m297520) HM
Around the bend on this trail was the location of the well-known campfire scene where the four young boys shared their hopes and dreams. Emperor of the North’s (1973) opening scenes were also shot here, with Dorena Lake in the foreground. . . . — — Map (db m297531) HM
This location played for Marietta, GA and was used for multiple locations in this Buster Keaton silent classic, including the film’s opening scene. Keaton utilized parallel tracks to get moving sequences and action shots on the train.
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On Row River Road, on the left when traveling east.
Just southeast of this spot, Buster Keaton shot the climactic crash scene of this Civil War era classic film. Multiple vintage trains from the Oregon, Pacific and Eastern Railway and area sawmills were used for the locomotive, “The General.” . . . — — Map (db m297585) HM
Inspired by his own childhood experiences, author Stephen King wrote the novella, "The Body," in 1974. It was later turned into the coming-of-age movie,
"Stand by Me," partially filmed here in Brownsville. Directed by Rob Reiner, the film . . . — — Map (db m302951) HM
On Northwest Everett Street east of Northwest 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In this comedy about Portland life, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein walk the winding paths and courtyards of the Lan Su Chinese Garden during a double date, showing the garden as a living part of the city’s cultural landscape.
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