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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

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Date: 1956

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 386

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

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Date: c.1936-1939

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Sheffield, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1531

Collection: Photographs

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One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

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Date: c.1940

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Date: c.1940

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1360

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

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Date: July, 1945

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1522

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

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Date: c.1958

Subjects: Motion pictures; Vickers, Yvette

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1530

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

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Date: 1909

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 852

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

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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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Publicity photo from Paramount Pictures shows two young women in Polynesian style costume standing beside the lagoon at Arboretum. Actresses from 1937 Paramount picture. Fine print reads "Copyright 1937, Paramount Pictures Inc. Permission granted for Newspaper and Magazine reproduction. Made in U.S.A." This photograph belongs to Paramount Pictures. It is shown here for research only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs389

Date: 1937

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Date: 1937

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 387

Collection: Photographs

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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Date: undated

1 image

Date: undated

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1521

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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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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Four elephants shown walking under large eucalyptus trees at Arboretum while shooting for motion picture "Moon Over Burma" was taking place.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs390

Date: 1941

1 image

Date: 1941

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 388

Collection: Photographs

Images

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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A two-engined plane is seen crashed nose down into "snow". There are about 11 motion picture employees working about. One can see expanses of "snowy" terraine, with San Gabriel Mountains showing above sets. Printed on plane are words: PIERCE+RONDELLE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. Ray Ramuz, who lived across from Arcadia County Park area where this was filmed, said that the "snow" was bleached corn flakes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs871

Date: September 1930

1 image

Date: September 1930

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 866

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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Scene shows airplane crashed into "snow" with about 14 motion picture company employees nearby. Printed on side of plane is: PIERCE+RONDELLE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. This was at Arcadia County Park area and according to Ray Ramuz at Arcadia Nursery who was a small boy at the time, "snow" was bleached corn flakes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs870

Date: Sept. 1930

1 image

Date: Sept. 1930

Subjects: Motion pictures

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 865

Collection: Photographs

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Portrait of Reverend George W. Thomas, minister of the Arcadia Community Church from September 1919-April 1924. He is seen from the chest up, wearing a suit, tie and glasses.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Thomas, George W.; Arcadia Community Church

Physical Description: 4x5 b&w

ID: 1433

Collection: Photographs

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Portrait of Arcadia Police Department Officer George Secrest

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Date: 1950s

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Date: 1950s

Subjects: Arcadia Police Department; Secrest, George

Physical Description: 4x5 b&w

ID: 2121

Collection: Photographs

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ID #2012-2027 show the opening dedication and ribbon cutting at the newly built Arcadia Community Center, at 365 Campus Drive. Charles Gilb and Mary Young are holding the big scissors. From left to right: George Fasching, City Manager George Watts, Mary Young, Joseph Ciraulo, Charles Gilb, Robert Harbicht. Fasching, Young, Ciraulo, Gilb and Harbicht are City Council members.

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Date: July 19, 1991

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Date: July 19, 1991

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Community Center; Ciraulo, Joseph; Fasching, George; Gilb, Charles; Harbicht, Robert; Watts, George; Young, Mary

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 color

ID: 2018

Collection: Photographs

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Portrait of Arcadia Police Officer Lloyd Burkholder, in uniform (hat, badge, necktie, patch).

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Date: 1950s

1 image

Date: 1950s

Subjects: Arcadia Police Department; Burkholder, Lloyd

Physical Description: 4x5 b&w

ID: 2101

Collection: Photographs

Images

A garden party at the Burnell Estate with ten people seated at a table outside on the lawn. George Edwin Burnell is seated at the head of the table.

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Date: c.1940

1 image

Date: c.1940

Subjects: Burnell, George Edwin; Historic houses

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 6 b&w

ID: 1420

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.

Images

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

One of the houses on the north cove of the lake at the Arboretum which was built for the filming of the movie "Road to Singapore," starring Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope. The house is up on stilts in the lake. The movie was filmed in 1940.

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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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'."

Images

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

Images

Four elephants shown walking under large eucalyptus trees at Arboretum while shooting for motion picture "Moon Over Burma" was taking place.

Images

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

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Portrait of Reverend George W. Thomas, minister of the Arcadia Community Church from September 1919-April 1924. He is seen from the chest up, wearing a suit, tie and glasses.

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Portrait of Arcadia Police Department Officer George Secrest

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Portrait of Arcadia Police Officer Lloyd Burkholder, in uniform (hat, badge, necktie, patch).

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A garden party at the Burnell Estate with ten people seated at a table outside on the lawn. George Edwin Burnell is seated at the head of the table.

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