When George, a silent movie superstar, meets Peppy Miller, a dancer, sparks fly between the two. However, after the introduction of talking pictures, their fortunes change, affecting their dynamic.
Bradbury Building, 300-310, South Broadway, Gallery Row, Historic Core, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
Pasadena Civic Center District, East Union Street, Old Pasadena, Pasadena Council District 3, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 91129, United States of America
The Orpheum Lofts, 842-846, South Broadway, Jewelry District, Financial District, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
Scene: (The premiere itself, where Jack the terrier steals the show)
Los Angeles Theatre, 615, South Broadway, Jewelry District, Historic Core, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
Scene: (George Valentin's subsequent silent film, Tears of Love, plays to a near-empty house)
7888, North Figueroa Street, SCE Eagle Rock Substation, Pasadena Council District 6, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 90041, United States of America
Scene: (A Russian Affair, the action movie being premiered at the start of the film, was made at the disused Eagle Rock Substation)
The silent, black-and-white love letter to 1920s Hollywood that won Best Picture was filmed in Hollywood itself – using the very landmarks of the silent era, from the Bradbury Building’s iron staircase to the grand old movie palaces of Downtown Los Angeles.
Where was The Artist filmed?
The Artist was filmed across Los Angeles – the Bradbury Building, Downtown movie palaces, and Hollywood studios.
Every Artist location, explained
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The studio staircase – Bradbury Building
The Kinograph studio’s famous staircase is the wrought-iron interior of the Bradbury Building in Downtown Los Angeles.
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The movie palaces
The premieres and screenings used grand old Broadway theatres like the Orpheum and the Los Angeles Theatre.
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Hollywood – the studios
The film-industry scenes used Hollywood studios, including Red Studios on Cahuenga.
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The Los Angeles streets
Period street scenes used neighbourhoods across Los Angeles, from Hancock Park to Fremont Place.
Planning a visit
The Bradbury Building and the historic Broadway theatres of Downtown Los Angeles are real, accessible landmarks of the silent-era city the film celebrates.
The Artist Fun Facts
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Shot in real Hollywood The homage to silent cinema was filmed among the actual landmarks of 1920s Los Angeles.
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The Bradbury staircase The studio’s iron staircase is the famous Bradbury Building in Downtown LA.
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A silent Best Picture It became the first (near-)silent film to win Best Picture in over 80 years.
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A French production The film was directed by Frenchman Michel Hazanavicius.
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A scene-stealing dog Uggie the terrier became one of the film’s most beloved stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Artist filmed?
Across Los Angeles – the Bradbury Building, Downtown movie palaces, and Hollywood studios.
What is the studio staircase?
The wrought-iron interior of the Bradbury Building in Downtown LA.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Bradbury Building and Broadway theatres are accessible LA landmarks.
