In 1928, Makeup maestro Max Factor moved his company from downtown Los Angeles to 1666 N Highland Ave just south Hollywood Boulevard and within a lipstick’s throw from the Hollywood Hotel. In 1935, he opened the Max Factor Hollywood Makeup Studio and so by the time this photo was taken (which I suspect may have been taken from a film) circa 1938, Max had established himself as one of Hollywood’s premier makeup specialists. Nearly 80 years later, this block looks pretty much the same, which is a rare statement in LA!
This, in turn, led to a funny gag on the Jack Benny show wherein Rochester was driving Jack past Max Factor’s shop, and there’s a whooshing sound as Max apparently repossesses Jack’s toupee… 😀
In 1928, Makeup maestro Max Factor moved his company from downtown Los Angeles to 1666 N Highland Ave just south Hollywood Boulevard and within a lipstick’s throw from the Hollywood Hotel. In 1935, he opened the Max Factor Hollywood Makeup Studio and so by the time this photo was taken (which I suspect may have been taken from a film) circa 1938, Max had established himself as one of Hollywood’s premier makeup specialists. Nearly 80 years later, this block looks pretty much the same, which is a rare statement in LA!
This, in turn, led to a funny gag on the Jack Benny show wherein Rochester was driving Jack past Max Factor’s shop, and there’s a whooshing sound as Max apparently repossesses Jack’s toupee… 😀
I think this is the video that outside shot came from.
https://footage.framepool.com/en/shot/403445948-cosmetic-industry-max-factor-reception-desk-receptionist
This one has an outside shot at night.
https://footage.framepool.com/en/shot/786076432–
Thanks, John!
You’re welcome Martin.