Tag Archives: RKO
Life-size King Kong model, probably RKO, circa 1932 or 1933
Even up close, the working model built for King Kong was a pretty impressive sight to see. This was probably taken in 1932 (production on the film took more than a year: Jan 1932 to early Feb 1933) at RKO, … Continue reading
RKO studios entrance Gower Street, circa 1927
This was how the entrance to RKO studios looked back in the late 1920s. Remarkably unremarkable, isn’t it? It was on Gower Street, just up from Melrose Ave, and a couple of blocks north was Columbia Studios. What’s also remarkable … Continue reading
RKO Studios door, 780 Gower Street, Hollywood in 1934.
The door to RKO studios at 780 Gower Street, Hollywood in 1934. It’s quite possible Fred and Ginger walked through those doors en route to making their famous musicals, but I doubt King Kong would have fit. This door is … Continue reading
RKO Studios on Gower Street, Hollywood, 1954
Looking south along Gower Street in 1954. RKO studios are on the left, and at the end of the street where it ends at Melrose Ave, you can see the RKO tower and globe. The tower is gone now, but … Continue reading
RKO Studios, corner Melrose Ave and Gower St, Hollywod
RKO Studios on Melrose Ave (this is where the Fred and Ginger musicals were filmed) in the (I’m half-guessing) the 1940s. I love the (pretend) transmission tower on top of the world globe on the corner, just like their old … Continue reading
RKO-Studios, Gower Street entrance, Hollywood
Yesterday’s shot was of Paramount and today it’s RKO’s turn. This is the Gower St. entrance of the RKO Studios, located on the corner of Gower and Melrose adjacent to the Paramount lot (and now a part of it). RKO … Continue reading