Then and Now
My Visits to Laurel and Hardy Movie Locations

Hats Off 1927                                                                          March, 2006 Hats Off 1927  This is downtown Culver city at the intersection of Venice Blvd and Main. Note how the two buildings in the background  haven’t changed much. Culver city still has a small town feel without super heavy traffic. So, I had no problem getting this shot. Hats Off is a silent 2 reel film from 1927. It’s been presumed lost for many years.

Hats Off 1927                                                      March, 2006 Here's the famous steps which were used in both "Hats Off"  and "The Music Box".  Compare the background in my  perspective shot to the photo of Oliver Hardy carrying the washing machine from Hats Off. More on Music Box later, keep reading.....