Traces the history of filmmaking in Los Angeles back to its roots at the beginning of the 20th century, illustrating how and why the city became a global epicenter of cinema.

Carl Laemmle, undated, courtesy of Margaret Herrick Library

Carl Laemmle, undated, courtesy Margaret Herrick Library

Carl Laemmle

Elephants in front of studio gate of Paramount Pictures, Inc. located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, undated, courtesy Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Elephants in front of studio gate of Paramount Pictures, Inc. located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, undated. Courtesy Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Paramount Elephants

Mabel Normand behind the camera, 1916, courtesy Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Mabel Normand behind the camera, 1916. Courtesy Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Mabel Normand behind the camera

Mabel Normand with Camera

From left: Sam Warner, Harry M. Warner, Jack L. Warner, and Albert Warner, undated, courtesy Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

From left: Sam Warner, Harry M. Warner, Jack L. Warner, and Albert Warner, undated. Courtesy Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Warners

Louis B. Mayer, ca. 1924, courtesy of Margaret Herrick Library

Louis B. Mayer, ca. 1924, courtesy Margaret Herrick Library

Louis B. Mayer

The Hollywood Sign, ca. 1924, courtesy of Margaret Herrick Library

The Hollywood Sign

Hollywood Sign

Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital

An immersive exhibition that traces the history of filmmaking in Los Angeles back to its roots at the beginning of the 20th century, illustrating how and why the city became the world capital of cinema it remains today.

An immersive exhibition from the Academy Museum that traces the history of filmmaking in Los Angeles back to its roots at the beginning of the 20th century, illustrating how and why the city became the world capital of cinema it remains today.

Opening May 19, 2024

Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital

Hollywoodland:
Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital