Blonde Episodes

Love, Life, and Blessings

Paramount Studios Tour

IMG_5592

Monday again…the only good thing about it is it’s almost over haha!  I can’t believe we’re almost done with the school year, when I have so much to do!  But, at least we’ve had some gorgeous weather and that means getting out and getting some fresh air.  This past weekend I went to Paramount Studios in Hollywood (you know the one, “the longest operating and only remaining major studio in Hollywood”).  I think the Warner Bros. studio tour was a bit more exciting, but the old Hollywood glam was much more evident at Paramount.  I mean, where else can you stand in front of the actual gates that Gloria Swanson was driven through in Sunset Boulevard?

Bench used in Forest Gump.
Bench used in Forest Gump.
I loved this park in the middle of the original offices and main area of the studio. To the left were the actors dressing rooms, where people like Audrey Hepburn and Clara Bow waited for their scenes.
I loved this park in the middle of the original offices and main area of the studio. To the left were the actors dressing rooms, where people like Audrey Hepburn and Clara Bow waited for their scenes.
Stage 18 where one of my favorite films Rear Window was filmed.
Stage 18 where one of my favorite films Rear Window was filmed.

IMG_5609

The original front entrance of Paramount Studios.
The original front entrance of Paramount Studios.
I loved this in the New York Area of the studio. These are the "Tom and Nicole doors." If you notice the one on the left is much shorter, where someone like Tom Cruise, who is 5'8 would stand to make himself appear taller. The right door is where someone like Nicole Kidman, who is 6' would stand to appear smaller.
I loved this in the New York Area of the studio. These are the “Tom and Nicole doors.” If you notice the one on the left is much shorter, where someone like Tom Cruise, who is 5’8 would stand to make himself appear taller. The right door is where someone like Nicole Kidman, who is 6′ would stand to appear smaller.
Lucille Ball's bungalow!!! So amazing.
Lucille Ball’s bungalow!!! So amazing.
This tank (parking lot) is often filled with water, the background is changed and water scenes are filmed here. The water scene from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was filmed here.
This tank (parking lot) is often filled with water, the background is changed and water scenes are filmed here. The water scene from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was filmed here.
Behind the scenes with the iconic Hollywood sign in the background.
Behind the scenes with the iconic Hollywood sign in the background.

All photos courtesy of Kori Donahue for Blonde Episodes and cannot be used or reproduced without permission

Don’t forget to head over and enter my Chloe Oliver Giveaway for an adorable pair of these fabulous pants!

IMG_8492

Follow on Bloglovin 
Like what you see? Come follow me here:

  Pinterest

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

Follow me on Pose

Reader Interactions

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *