Hollywood's First Murder Mystery Story Location Tour- Part One
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Published 2023-06-18
Join me on a documentary-style Story Location Tour of Hollywood’s first murder mystery. In PART ONE we will set up the scene with some of the players and the locations that pertain to them. Included in this episode will be William Desmond Taylor, Mary Miles Minter, Charlotte Shelby, Margaret Shelby, Mabel Normand, Mack Sennett, Famous Players Lasky, Paramount Pictures, the original Mack Sennett Studios in Echo Park (Edendale), the current Mack Sennett Studios in Silverlake and the site of the murder.. Alvarado Street in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Dive into the murky depths of Hollywood's past with our latest video uncovering the chilling tale of the industry's inaugural murder mystery. Join us as we peel back the layers of intrigue, betrayal, and deception that shrouded this historic event.
With meticulous research and expert analysis, we piece together the puzzle of Hollywood's dark past, shedding light on a forgotten chapter that continues to fascinate to this day. Don't miss out on this compelling journey into the heart of intrigue and suspense.
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All Comments (21)
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I’ve been studying Silent films for over 40 years and of all the people I’ve heard talk about this era, you are one of the most knowledgeable people and you presented so well thank you so much
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I'm kind of an old Hollywood nerd and a true crime nut, so I am fascinated by William's story. Thanks for sharing❤
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Love the before and after photos-what a difference 100 years make!
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It's a shame that they tore the bungalows down. People don't recognize their history anymore.
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Would love a Thelma Todd video. So much has been done on her, but with your talent, and research, you could put a unique spin on the story. Great job, you’ve found your gift!
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Edendale actually encompassed more than just the neighborhood that is now known as Echo Park - it was also what is now known as Los Feliz and Silverlake. As someone who was born in Hollywood and loves old movies, it's one of the reasons I love living in Edendale - it has fabulous history.
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I fell in love with Silent Pictures way back in the very early 1960s when I was about 14-15 years old! There was a show on TV - maybe once a week (I’ve forgotten) called Silents, Please! And they showed nothing but silent films. I just found this video a few hours ago and I can’t wait till I click on Part 2!!!! Thank you so much for making this video and showing where the old studios once were!
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Great detailed explanation of the story. Compelling.
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This story is one of my favorite old Hollywood tales and what a treat to see the actual locations both then and now. Indeed one of the best parts of the early films (specifically Harold Lloyd's) is seeing the streets contemporary to his time. I hope you continue to make many more of these videos!
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This is by far the most extensive account of this mystery I've ever encountered. Outstanding. And nice production values, too.
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Oh, this is great! Transposing the old streets of Hollywood into today....quite sad it's all gone. I recently discovered that my great uncle, whom I did know, married a woman whose uncle left the East, along with his sister. He wound up being an extra in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, in the famous tango scene and then later in the tango palace scene, dancing right behind Valentino. I have a short up showing who he is and am finishing up a video of my completed and posted blog post. Frank's sister was also in the business and I have posted pictures she took on the Our Gang set...Frank himself landed a job as a valet of some sort working for Hal Roach and I have posted pictures of him and his sister at Hal Roach's home first Hollywood home in the Berkeley Square development. Mary Miles Minter apparently led on Rudolph Valentino and his friend, letting them think she was interested in each of them...When they found out that she was exchanging love letters with both of them, well, that was the end of that!
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I am so glad to find this vlogs.....Very interesting to show the exact place it happen then and now. It is very educational to let us know the history back then. Imagine how it looks like back is way so different now.
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Well done Justin.
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Thank you for this. You've done an excellent job. Having lived on Whitley in Hollywood, Micheltorena in Silver Lake and S. Gramercy and S. Plymouth in the Hancock Park environs, many decades ago, I was always interested in the old Hollywood stories from my neighborhoods. You have done your research and have respectfully presented them as the history that we will now, not, lose.
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AWESOME video. I knew a little bit about this story but not a lot. This helps put everything together. Seeing the present day location of some of these structures makes me sad! At least we have pictures.
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I kid you not I was literally on the treadmill at this Equinox on Selma/Vine when I watched this! What a great video, can't wait for the other parts. I have lived in LA for 25yrs and have always heard a loose tale of the first celebrity murder in Hollywood but never actually knew the story so this is fantastic! Thanks for creating and sharing this with us Justin! About to watch Part 2 rn!
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Keystone Cops and Keystone Studios started in Chicago on Keystone Ave. I'm from Chicago and I love that fact. Great video.
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Much respect , your voice sounds like Mr.Rodgers to me , calming ty
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Thank you for posting this! Years ago, I read Sidney Kirkpatrick's book "A Cast of Killers" about this event. So interesting! I'm on my way to Part 2.
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OMG! This is GOLD and you finally found your niche on YouTube, Justin! Do not deviate from the topic of Hollywood murders. You make it so very interesting.
