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As the longest
continuously operating studio in the
country, Raleigh Studios has played a
central role in creating and supporting the
modern entertainment industry. Over the
years, the studio has thrived because of its
commitment to providing both the highest
levels of studio service and the most
advanced production technology.
In 1915, the studio commenced operations as
Famous Players Fiction Studios, with a Mary
Pickford production - one of the first
features to be filmed on this historic
Hollywood lot. Although the silent era was
still in full swing, an early owner had the
vision to build one of the world's first
soundstages - complete with a glass top so
light could enter without disrupting sound
recording. This kind of innovation has
marked Raleigh Studios throughout its
history.
The studio passed through a number of hands
and operated under several different names
during its colorful history. Some of the
industry's most influential leaders have
called the lot home, including Douglas
Fairbanks, Lillian and Dorothy Gish, Walt
Disney, Bette Davis (the cult classic
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? was filmed
here) and Jim Henson and the Henson
companies.
As television swept the industry in the
1950s and 1960s, many of the original film
studios faded. On the Raleigh Studios lot,
however, television was not viewed as a
threat, but rather as an opportunity. The
studio adapted to the new technology of
television shoots and became a popular venue
for top television producers. Some of
televisions' most famous early shows and
pilots were filmed at the studio, including
Superman, Gunsmoke and Perry Mason.
Raleigh Enterprises purchased the studio in
1979 and immediately launched a
comprehensive renovation of its historic
buildings. As part of an extensive five-year
master plan that added modern new
soundstages, support facilities and offices
to the lot, the refurbishment of the studio
ensured the preservation of the best of its
Hollywood traditions. As part of this
process, Raleigh Enterprises virtually
reinvented the art of soundstage
construction as no new facilities had been
built in Hollywood in nearly three decades.
Raleigh Studios - Manhattan Beach
More recently, Raleigh Studios furthered its
growth with the opening of its Manhattan
Beach facility. This state-of-the-art lot
returns production to the beachside
community that played a pivotal role in many
early Hollywood features and solidifies
Raleigh Studio's position as the industry's
premiere independent production studio.
Although Raleigh Studios has seen many
changes over the years, one thing has
remained constant, its commitment to
assisting visionary leaders in commercial,
film, television and Internet production
make their dreams a reality. We invite you
to visit Raleigh Studios and experience the
service and expertise that comes from
working with the industry leader.
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