I love this shadowy shot of the famous Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios sign. I especially love the way the light of the dusk sky contrasts with the murkiness of that empty alley which had probably, just a few hours earlier, bustled with studio workers. The photo was taken by a Life magazine photographer in 1935, so I wonder which movies were in production that day. David Copperfield? Mutiny on the Bounty? A Night at the Opera?
@ThommyLA on Twitter posted this photo he took of the same view in October 2012 and generously let me repost it here.
I love old shots of Culver City — I grew up two blocks south of this sign.
Very moody, atmospheric shot.
All these photos are awesome. Reminds me of when I first arrived in LA in 1957 and the studios were still in full force. Miss those days
Hey Conrad, I envy your being able to experience Hollywood when it was still its golden age!
I can’t help but think that ‘ol Louie B. is turning in his grave…
Does anyone know what happened to the MGM neon sign?
I can’t help but think ‘ol Louie B is turning in his grave…..
Does anyone know what happened to the MGM neon sign?