4499, Ledge Avenue, Toluca Lake, Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91602, United States of America
Apple Tower Theatre, 802, South Broadway, Jewelry District, Financial District, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
Scene: (theater interior used to represent Pantages Theater interior)
The Orpheum Lofts, 842-846, South Broadway, Jewelry District, Financial District, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
JO Pass Trail, Tulare County, California, United States of America
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
Tim Burton’s affectionate biopic of the man often called the worst director of all time is a love letter to 1950s Hollywood – filmed among the real theatres, streets and studios of Los Angeles.
Where was Ed Wood filmed?
Ed Wood was filmed across Los Angeles – Hollywood, Downtown LA’s historic theatres, and neighbourhoods like Toluca Lake.
Every Ed Wood location, explained
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Hollywood – the studio world
The film-industry scenes used Hollywood and studios around Los Angeles.
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The premieres – Downtown theatres
The movie premieres used the historic Broadway theatres of Downtown LA, like the Tower Theatre.
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The neighbourhoods
Homes and street scenes used Toluca Lake, Gardena and Eagle Rock.
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The old Los Angeles
The film recreated 1950s LA from its surviving mid-century landmarks.
Planning a visit
The historic theatres of Downtown Los Angeles and the streets of Hollywood are real, accessible pieces of the golden-age city Burton lovingly recreated.
Ed Wood Fun Facts
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Filmed in real Hollywood The biopic used the actual theatres and streets of 1950s-era Los Angeles.
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Shot in black and white Burton filmed it in black and white to match Ed Wood’s own movies.
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An Oscar-winning Lugosi Martin Landau won an Academy Award as horror star Bela Lugosi.
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A cult subject Ed Wood is famous for films widely called the worst ever made.
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A Burton-Depp team-up It’s one of several collaborations between Tim Burton and Johnny Depp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Ed Wood filmed?
Across Los Angeles – Hollywood, Downtown LA’s historic theatres, and neighbourhoods like Toluca Lake.
Is Ed Wood in black and white?
Yes – Burton filmed it in black and white to echo Wood’s own films.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the historic Broadway theatres of Downtown LA are accessible.
