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1923 Filming Locations

2022 TV Show

The Duttons face a new set of challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.

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Tokologo Ward 3, Tokologo Local Municipality, Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa
Δ¦'Attard, ReΔ‘jun tat-Tramuntana, BZN 9023, Malta
Piccadilly Museum of Transportation, 20, West Broadway Street, Uptown, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, 59701, United States of America

The Yellowstone prequel widens the Dutton saga across two continents – the ranch country of Montana and, in a sweeping second thread, the plains of East Africa – to tell a story of a family holding on through drought, disease and Prohibition.

Where was 1923 filmed?

1923 was filmed in Montana (the Dutton ranch country) and in Africa (Kenya and Tanzania), with some work in Malta.

Every 1923 location, explained

1

The Dutton ranch – Montana

The family’s ranch and the wider story used the landscapes of Montana, home of the Yellowstone saga.

2

The African plains – Kenya and Tanzania

The safari storyline used the real plains of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa.

3

Malta – the sea scenes

Some scenes used Malta in the Mediterranean.

4

The Montana towns

Period town scenes used real Montana communities.

Planning a visit

Montana‘s ranch country – the heart of the Yellowstone world – and the plains of Kenya and Tanzania are both spectacular, accessible destinations.

1923 Fun Facts

1
It spans two continents The Yellowstone prequel filmed in both Montana and East Africa.
2
A star-powered cast The series stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Dutton ancestors.
3
Part of the Yellowstone universe It’s one of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequels.
4
A Prohibition-era story The show is set during Prohibition, drought and disease.
5
Real African plains The safari thread used the genuine landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was 1923 filmed?
In Montana (the Dutton ranch country) and in Africa (Kenya and Tanzania), with some work in Malta.
Is 1923 a Yellowstone prequel?
Yes – it’s part of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Montana and the plains of Kenya and Tanzania are all accessible.
Who stars in 1923?
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
Who created 1923?
Taylor Sheridan.