The Beverly Hills Speedway
The roar in the Roaring Twenties may very well have come from the race cars on Beverly Hills' spectacular racetrack.
In 1919, in an effort...
The Role of Beverly Hills in Films and Television
The beauty and accessibility of Beverly Hills provided the perfect backdrop for films. Studios took great advantage of the city's lush landscapes, wide boulevards,...
How The Pickfair Lodge Started Off With A Love Affair
Fairbanks was charmed by the lodge's down-at-the-heels appearance and remoteness. Hi closest friend, Charlie Chaplin, viewed the site more critically:
"Douglas's house had been a...