PHOTO FROM 1927 SILENT FILM SHOT IN STUDIO CITY

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Long believed lost, the silent motion picture, The Enemy has been recently found. This photograph features the mega-star Lillian Gish. She co-starred with Norman Kerry in the film, shot on location in Studio City at the Fryman Ranch in 1927.

Lillian Gish and Norman Kerry on location at Fryman Ranch 1927 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from the Studio City Residents Association 2010.  (click on image to enlarge it.) Refer to picture 4096.

THE COSSACKS WAS MADE IN 1928 ON LOCATION ON FRYMAN RANCH IN STUDIO CITY

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Actor John Gilbert was right-up-there with Rudolph Valentino as an American heart throb when he made this motion picture called The Cossacks in 1928.  His very young co-star Renee Adoree was absolutely adored as the sex kitten of her era.  Renee died 1933 while in her early 30s of tuberculosis in a Tujunga hospital.

John Gilbert and Renee Adoree on location during the filming of The Cossacks at Fryman Ranch in Studio City 1928 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from the Studio City Residents Association 2010.  (click on image to enlarge)  Refer to photo 4095

LON CHANEY AND NORMA SHERER FILM IN STUDIO CITY

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The historic Fryman Ranch in the hills above Studio City was the location for American films from the 1920s to '40s. Among the still photographs donated to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley are these photographs with notations "1925 Norma Sherer - Lon Chaney."  The only film that I can locate on the Internet made with these performers in 1925 was called "The Tower of Lies."

 Norma Sherer (on cow), unknown older actor, and Lon Chaney.  Photo gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from the Studio City Residents Association, (click on image to enlarge)

 Left, unknown actor, Norma Sherer and unknown older actor. Photo gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from the Studio City Residents Association, (click on image to enlarge)

FRYMAN RANCH IN LAUREL CANYON

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Fryman Ranch was from the 1920s to the 1940s an important motion picture location facility. These photographs represent a portion of a collection about the ranch given to The Museum by the Studio City Residents Association.

Rental agreement document - 22 December 1939 - Charles Chaplin Film Corporation - gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2009  (click on image to enlarge)

Motion Picture location at Fryman Ranch - gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2009  (click on image to enlarge)
On examination of the people in front of the wagon in the foreground, the actors appear to be engaged in prayer or a religious experience. Several are kneeling, while others hold their hands over their heads.

Fryman Ranch - gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2009  (click on image to enlarge)
This ranch was bounded by Laurel Canyon and Mulholland Drive.