Movie studios have constructed diverse sets on their backlots, adaptable for various uses and easily transformable to depict any era or ambiance. These sets range from natural landscapes like mountains and forests to man-made constructs such as ships, quaint global villages, bustling streets of the Old West, and contemporary city blocks reminiscent of New York City, Paris, Berlin, and London. They feature various architectural styles, from Victorian homes to suburban dwellings and 19th-century townhouses surrounding a central park with trees. Notable examples include the Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank, California, famous for the "Friends" title sequence, and Universal Studios, where the "Psycho" house stands.
European Streets:
The simple exteriors along Little Europe's streets can be readily modified and enhanced, allowing them to represent any global location. Elements such as street signs, lampposts, and various urban accessories can evoke different eras or locales for viewers.
Though the ground may mimic cobblestone, it's made of pressed cement. This provides a durable base temporarily concealed with sand or dirt to depict different historical periods.
Constructed in 1967, the present structures serve as reproductions of the original sets, rebuilt in response to a catastrophic fire that year that razed the entire area, including a section of Spartacus Square.
Court of Miracles:
This iconic section of the backlot, likely named after the setting in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923) described as "a city of thieves; a hideous blot on the face of Paris," rather than "The Miracle Man" (1919), has hosted appearances by nearly all the legendary Universal horror characters. These include Dracula (portrayed by Bela Lugosi), the Wolfman (Lon Chaney Jr.), and the Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lon Chaney Sr.), with Frankenstein's Monster making his debut here in 1931, causing the townsfolk to scatter in fear.
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Some productions that used these backlot areas:
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
Dracula (1931)
Frankenstein (1931)
The Invisible Man (1933)
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
The Mummy (1932)
Island of Lost Souls (1932)
The Black Cat (1934)
Werewolf of London (1935)
The Raven (1935)
Dracula's Daughter (1936)
Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Tower of London (1939)
The Invisible Man Returns (1940)
The Mummy's Hand (1940)
The Invisible Woman (1940)
The Monster and the Girl (1941)
Man-Made Monster (1941)
The Wolf Man (1941)
The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
Invisible Agent (1942)
The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
Captive Wild Woman (1943)
Phantom of the Opera (1943)
Son of Dracula (1943)
The Mad Ghoul (1943)
The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944)
The Mummy's Ghost (1944)
House of Frankenstein (1944)
The Mummy's Curse (1944)
House of Dracula (1945)
House of Horrors (1946)
She-Wolf of London (1946)
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Revenge of the Creature (1955)
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)
The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)
Golden Earrings (1947)
Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)
Madame X (1966)
Rich Man, Poor Man (TV Movie, 1976)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV Series, 1979-1981)
History of the World Part I (1981)
Voyagers! (TV Series, 1982-1983)
The A Team (TV Series, 1983-1987)
Airwolf (TV Series, 1984-1986)
Murder She Wrote (TV Series, 1984-1996)
MacGyver (TV Series, 1985-1992)
Out on a Limb (TV Movie, 1987)
Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal (Music Video, 1988)
Moonwalker (Feature Film, 1988)
The War of the Roses (Feature Film, 1989)
Beverly Hills 90210 (TV Series, 1990-2000)
City Slickers (Feature Film, 1991)
Seaquest DSV (TV Series, 1993-1996)
Blown Away (Feature Film, 1994)
My Girl 2 (Feature Film, 1994)
Sliders (TV Series, 1995-2000)
JAG (TV Series, 1995-2005)
Angel (TV Series, 1999-2004)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (Feature Film, 2003)
Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (Feature Film, 2004)
Jarhead (Feature Film, 2005)
The Good German (Feature Film, 2006)
The Pink Panther (Feature Film, 2006)
Heroes (TV Series, 2006-2010)
True Blood (TV Series, 2008)
You Don't Mess With The Zohan (Feature Film, 2008)
Angels & Demons (Feature Film, 2009)
Knight and Day (Feature Film, 2010)
The Good Place (TV Series, 2016)
Westworld (HBO) (TV Series, 2016-2022)
The Mysterious Benedict Society (TV Series, 2021)
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