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Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1361

Collection: Photographs

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Bali House through the jungle in the north shore at lake at the Arboretum. Part of set for the filming of "A Honeymoon in Bali," starring Madelene Carrol and Fred McMurray. Originally it was to be named "Are Husbands Necessary." Directed by F.H. Griffith, June-July, 1939. Gate shows in front of photo with house in rear. Part of house on right side of photo is draped with what looks like a black cloth.

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Date: 1939

1 image

Date: 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1362

Collection: Photographs

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Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

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Date: c.1936-1939

1 image

Date: c.1936-1939

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Sheffield, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1531

Collection: Photographs

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Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

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Date: July, 1945

1 image

Date: July, 1945

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1522

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of full two-page spread appearing in the February 28, 1938 issue of Life Magazine. Photo shows men on horses with swords, appearing to be fighting a battle. Caption indicates it was taken during filming of the movie OF HUMAN HEARTS. Information found with the original indicates that the filming took place at the Arboretum.

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Date: c. February, 1938

1 image

Date: c. February, 1938

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Santa Anita Rancho, Inc.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1532

Collection: Photographs

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Actress Yvette Vickers is seen with her arms bent and hands by her mouth. She is wearing a short skirt with bare legs and feet. According to Sandy Snider, photo was taken during the filming of the movie, "Attack of the Giant Leeches." This movie was filmed at the Arboretum during the latter half of 1958.

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Date: c.1958

1 image

Date: c.1958

Subjects: Motion pictures; Vickers, Yvette

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1530

Collection: Photographs

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Actor George Lloyd on sand in a still from Devil's Island, a movie shot at Arboretum.

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Date: 1940

1 image

Date: 1940

Subjects: Lloyd, George; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 389

Collection: Photographs

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Cast of moving picture, THE HEART OF A RACE TOUT, the first moving picture made ENTIRELY in California. It was made by Selig Polyscope Co.of Chicago who had opened a studio in downtown Los Angeles. The movie was made to take advantage of the Racetrack built in Arcadia by E.J."Lucky" Baldwin which opened in 1907.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs858

Date: 1909

1 image

Date: 1909

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 852

Collection: Photographs

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Small biplane landing near building with corrugated roof with a wind sock on top. Six people are watching plane. This is a still shot from the movie Safari shot at Arboretum. This field was near Tallac Knoll.

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Date: 1956

1 image

Date: 1956

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 386

Collection: Photographs

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Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Arboretum address is 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

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Date: 1990?

1 image

Date: 1990?

Subjects: Baldwin Lake; David Stevens Collection; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2285

Collection: Photographs

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A scene from MGM's "Susan and God" starring Joan Crawford and Frederic March. Taken among Oaks north of winery.

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Date: circa 1939

1 image

Date: circa 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1716

Collection: Photographs

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View across Baldwin Lake with tules seen in distance. Stamped on back is, "Assistance League - Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Date: c.1938-1945

1 image

Date: c.1938-1945

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita Inc.; Assistance League Film Location Bureau; Baldwin Lake

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1536

Collection: Photographs

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Queen Anne Cottage is seen from across the lake. The lake has significant growth of tules and appears generally overgrown. Stamped on back is, "Assistance League - Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Date: c.1938-1945

1 image

Date: c.1938-1945

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita Inc.; Assistance League Film Location Bureau; Queen Anne Cottage; Baldwin Lake

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1535

Collection: Photographs

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Photo shows close-up of reeds at edge of lake in Arboretum. These reeds are the type used by native Indians in making their houses.

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Date: c.1975

Date: c.1975

Subjects: Arcadia-History-Early to 1838

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 729

Collection: Photographs

Queen Anne Cottage at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, with its distinctive red roof and bell tower. View of the house is partially obstructed by trees. The lake is in the foreground.

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Date: c. 1990s

1 image

Date: c. 1990s

Subjects: Houses; Los Angeles County Arboretum; Queen Anne Cottage

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 2166

Collection: Photographs

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Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

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Date: undated

1 image

Date: undated

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1521

Collection: Photographs

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North side of Hugo Reid Adobe facing Baldwin Lake.

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Date: circa 1939

1 image

Date: circa 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Hugo Reid Adobe; Reid, Hugo

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1713

Collection: Photographs

Images

Queen Anne Cottage with red trim at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Palm trees and Queen Anne Cottage are reflected in Baldwin Lake. Arboretum address is 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

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Date: 1990?

1 image

Date: 1990?

Subjects: Baldwin Lake; David Stevens Collection; Historic houses; Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Queen Anne Cottage

Physical Description: color image, digital, see i:images

ID: 2284

Collection: Photographs

Images

Narrow Queen Anne Cottage roadway with tall trees and palms on both sides. Stamped on the original is "Assistance League-Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Date: c. 1936-1939

1 image

Date: c. 1936-1939

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita Inc.; Assistance League Film Location Bureau; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1538

Collection: Photographs

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Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum is seen with ducks swimming to the left of the photo. The Queen Anne Cottage is not visible.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Arboretum; Baldwin Lake

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1440

Collection: Photographs

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Village street scene from set of "On the Road to Singapore," filmed at the Arboretum in 1940. Film starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

Images

Three men are standing on a small boat during filming of a movie at the Arboretum. Handwritten note states,"John Payne in Enchanted Voyage - July, 1945 - Rancho Santa Anita."

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Actor George Lloyd on sand in a still from Devil's Island, a movie shot at Arboretum.

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Small biplane landing near building with corrugated roof with a wind sock on top. Six people are watching plane. This is a still shot from the movie Safari shot at Arboretum. This field was near Tallac Knoll.

Images

Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Arboretum address is 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

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A scene from MGM's "Susan and God" starring Joan Crawford and Frederic March. Taken among Oaks north of winery.

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View across Baldwin Lake with tules seen in distance. Stamped on back is, "Assistance League - Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Queen Anne Cottage is seen from across the lake. The lake has significant growth of tules and appears generally overgrown. Stamped on back is, "Assistance League - Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Photo shows close-up of reeds at edge of lake in Arboretum. These reeds are the type used by native Indians in making their houses.

Queen Anne Cottage at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, with its distinctive red roof and bell tower. View of the house is partially obstructed by trees. The lake is in the foreground.

Images

Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

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North side of Hugo Reid Adobe facing Baldwin Lake.

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Queen Anne Cottage with red trim at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Palm trees and Queen Anne Cottage are reflected in Baldwin Lake. Arboretum address is 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Any use of this image must be credited "Photograph by David Stevens. Copyright David Stevens."

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Narrow Queen Anne Cottage roadway with tall trees and palms on both sides. Stamped on the original is "Assistance League-Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum is seen with ducks swimming to the left of the photo. The Queen Anne Cottage is not visible.

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