Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery - Exploring Filming Locations and the Kafitz Affair

Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery has long been a favorite location for Hollywood movies and television shows. We will explore some of the places where classic movies were made with such stars as Frank Sinatra, Bette Davis and Will Farrell. Plus we will take a look back at a scandal that literally rocked the city. "Come walk with me..."
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[@edwardaustin740]

4 years later, I'm still enjoying the walk.

[@Ohgrowup1]

I was born and raised on Catalina Street where the Rosedale Crematorium is. Our parents would walk with us around Rosedale after dinner on Sundays. It was quiet walking through there in the 50s and 60s. We would play a game of who could find the oldest person. It was a peaceful time!

[@loriputz8563]

Your voice overs are amazing! Wonderful pacing.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you, I really appreciate it 😊

[@myrafrank2874]

I agree!!! I great narration. Thanks ,

[@michele2855]

Stories within stories, within stories...Love your treatment of the film locations within Rosedale Angelus subject! Great content, and interesting

[@graveexplorations]

The film locations were a lot of fun to do. So glad you enjoyed them 😊

[@aubiejazz]

Dear Matt, I enjoy your videos very much. Your voice-overs pull me into the story and open up history to me and entertain me at the same time. It just may be possible that my blood pressure lowers as I walk with you through the lives of people who are at rest now but you are keeping their memories alive. I am very glad you had this material leftover and you shared it with us. Thanks!

[@dorotheawalker7985]

Another great one 👍 👍 👍 and dam have I missed you and your great videos.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Dorothea! And I miss all of you. I tell everyone that my subscribers and viewers are the BEST, and I'm always thinking about you 😊

[@sandinoyes3882]

Saw Mr. Knott walking around KBF many times when I wad. a kid. I grew up in Buena Park. Wonderful video. So interesting and very well done

[@themiccrazy]

Your voice is very soothing. Paired with my favorite place to visit (a cemetery) I'm very relaxedness love the Virginia City cemetery! I have several ghost stories about it.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you, I'm very glad I can bring some relaxation to your day. Virginia City is an amazing place... I don't do it very often, but I plan to work in a ghost story or two. 😊

[@RhettyforHistory]

Excellent job my friend! I have seen The Wedding Crashers but not the other movies. I know that took a lot of work to find where that was at and match up. I really enjoyed the story/stories on Kafitz. Very strange, creepy and tragic. I have always said you're the best cemetery channel out there! I'm looking forward to what you have in store. I love old western history so I'm really excited about that. It's funny you mentioned how the stories find you. I have that happen a lot. For some reason certain markers catch my eye and lead me their way. Then I get curious who is there. Sometimes the marker leads me there but I find someone next to them that is interesting. It's almost like there saying come here let me introduce you to who is sitting right next to me.

[@graveexplorations]

I know exactly what you mean when about getting that feeling of being guided by an invisible hand out there. I'm not sure what it is, but those instances make me want to keep going back out there. Thanks as always for your friendship and also for the hard work and dedication you put into your own videos, which are quite simply fantastic and are among the best on KZbin! Take care and best wishes to you and your family 😊

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Nice job Matt. I loved this one. You are such a great researcher. And glad to see you appearing (though too briefly) in your video. Hope you continue to make appearances. It really personalizes them. Look forward to the next one!

[@graveexplorations]

Thanks buddy! I really enjoyed your road trip videos, an epic excursion to say the least!

[@stargazergirl9932]

Matt...Thanks for keeping history alive and mesmerizing. You never cease to amaze me with your research. Your ability to assemble bits and pieces of old history make for interesting stories in today's world. Your talents are bigger than you tube! I think that you are awesome and it was good to see you in the footage. Whatever happened to Maude? We all want to know! Someday someone will figure it out. xx SGG

[@graveexplorations]

Thank so much for your very kind words, I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. As for Maude, it appears that she lived out the rest of her days in relative peace. She returned to LA and passed away around 1948.

[@cardio0007]

What started with a graveyard Hollywood video overlay of Rat Pack movies, etc.. And don't get me wrong, Matt. That in itself was fantastic! How you molded in the story of family Kafitz has got to be the most riveting true account of 100 yrs gone dead people that I can imagine just now. People then are not all too different than people now. Just like that "once upon a time", my very late great grandmother was once a single young hot chick full of life. Thank You. The idea of death brings perspective. When you hit the upload button on this one, I'll bet you a shiney nickel that you were proud of it. Thanks again.

[@graveexplorations]

It was a hard choice to leave the Kafitz story out of the main videos... but in the end I think I made the right choice. I'm so very glad that you enjoyed it... I was proud of it, but I didn't know how it would be received. Thank you for watching and your very kind words 😊

[@EllenCFarmGirl]

Excellent as always, I rewatch your vlogs many times, sometimes I play them just to fall asleep to your voice and music selection, your stories are like familiar friends, calming, yet somehow, I always learn more!

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Ellen, I really appreciate your kind words... and I'm so glad these videos educate as well as relax 😊

[@carleluere4131]

In my humble opinion you are the best in this genre, keep up the great work! Have you considered doing an episode or more on Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego?

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Carl! San Diego County has long been on my radar, especially Fort Rosecrans... I actually have a friend buried there, so at some point I will make the trek.

[@gw5989]

Yes to Fort Rosecrans I have an uncle buried there. He survived the Bataan Death March but died 5 months later at a Japanese POW camp. I used to go jogging there back in the 70's never knowing he was there. His name was Fredrick K. Baker, Corp, US Army.

[@horrorfandad2016]

What a Dammm good story about the Kafitz affair and A awesome tour through the Rosedale cemetery! 👍

[@graveexplorations]

It really amazed me when I read it. It was a tough decision to keep it out of the main videos, but I thought it tied in with the movie locations. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@hairybear100857]

Matthew, love all your videos! They are so interesting, I love the narration, have you every thought of doing professional narration for major documentaries on film. You certainly have a great voice for it. Look for more of your adventures soon. Keep up the great work!

[@rositabonita6471]

Excellent!!! Tearful and well documented, respectful. I live in LA County. Was at the calendar but did not look around for I was crying. Thank I love your videos.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Rosita 😊 Many of these stories get to me as well. It's such a privilege to be able to keep the flame lit.

[@mackdog3270]

Wonderful show. It just goes to show, fiction is a pale reflection of reality where people are concerned. Keep up the excellent work!

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for watching! And truth is, as they say, sometimes stranger than fiction 😊

[@kenbritton6782]

The video work, narrations and background music are amazing and moving!

[@lizcortez7272]

Awesome job!!! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for us !!!! So excited !!!

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you! I'm a bit like a kid in a candy store trying to figure out what project to tackle next 😊

[@lizcortez7272]

Grave Explorations .all your videos are awesome. I’m pretty sure whatever project you decided to tackle next , it will be as amazing as the other ones

[@joieholguin6827]

What, a good story, made me happy and sad then happy again, nice job thank you very much

[@graveexplorations]

It was a bit of a roller coaster. Thank you for watching. You kind words are greatly appreciated.

[@joycetrembath499]

I was watching again and noticed during the Kafitz story that Fritz was, again, separated from his mother as Ludwig was buried between them. Poor guy. Keep up the awesome stories! Yours and Arthur Dark of Hollywood Graveyard are my faves. I get so excited when you produce new vids. ❤️

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for rewatching the video. I have more content on the way, one in particular that I'm excited for everyone to see. Thanks again for all your support!

[@sandinoyes3882]

Most excellent!! Looking forward to your next production.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for watching, I'm very glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@edwardaustin740]

Another fine job sir. Thanks for letting us walk with you.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for joining me 😊

[@maryrohner215]

Thank You so much for your well informed commentaries on the history of the cemeteries you've visited. And it was so nice to see the face behind the voice.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@Tomrific]

Thank you for a great trip thru Rosedale. I watched all 3 video & was totally enthralled.

[@graveexplorations]

Glad you enjoyed it! Angelus-Rosedale is a truly amazing place, well worth visiting if you're in the area.

[@patriciaherman6499]

Once again I didn't get notified been happening with others as well. Once again 👏👏👏👏 can't wait for more. Love the background information. Blessings. 😎🇺🇸

[@graveexplorations]

Hi Patricia, sorry about the notifications, I can't imagine what's going on with KZbin. So glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@gregorystafford1411]

Many Many thanks for your efforts & 'Tastes' in compiling these Filmed recollections. It's odd that mainstream Media/s haven't taken the lead on these themes before you guy/s? Most appreciated.

[@Linda-pw8gx]

Such lovely videos, I found this one by accident!!! Saw parts 1 and 2. Very well done💕

[@graveexplorations]

This was some left over bits from the first two. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@cook3462]

You do such an amazing job. I wish more people knew about your channel. Keep up the incredible work. I’ll always be here watching. 😊

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you, I truly appreciate your very kind words 😊

[@traviswhite4434]

Superb work. Your stories of these people, who's names now exist only in limestone, marble and granite, breathe life into them once again. Please, keep doing what you're doing.

[@jaybeeshultz]

Excellent video. Enjoyed your bringing historical stories to the stone monuments. Enjoyed it very much and am looking forward to more.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you!

[@tigerback62]

Bravo!👏👏👏👏 You always amaze me with all your productions!!!! Thank you for all your hard work! Looking forward to the next video! Sorry I didn't view this video right away!! The Kafirz Affair is s excellent!!!!

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for watching and for your wonderful comment! 😊

[@denisedarrell6828]

This was awesome. I love your voice...so soothing.

[@graveexplorations]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching 😊

[@sergioguerrero5473]

Great job on all of your work. I can't wait to see the other future presentations.

[@graveexplorations]

Thanks for all your support. More to come 😊

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Excellent commentary, you are by far one of the best. I have been to Rosedale in the past looking for Marilyn Monroe's grandmother, could not find her. That place is quite sad as they do not water. Chris.

[@graveexplorations]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@rebekkabebee9006]

Great story told. Enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

[@graveexplorations]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching 😊

[@angelob.2681]

Another excellent video. Thank you. I've been wanting to explore this cemetery. I truly enjoyed your segments in east los angeles inside of Calvery Cemetery.

[@graveexplorations]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@angelob.2681]

Let me know if you ever decide to do a video of the deceased racketeers and bootleggers of los angeles. I can help you out with the historical backgrounds and photos and plot locations.

[@gokaury]

Getting to know those who have come before us is a very enlightening experience. Learning from history is a great thing, but there is something so poignant and important about learning from individuals' histories. Becoming close to those long gone truly makes it so they're never forgotten. And you sharing these stories with others broadens that remembrance of them. On this video alone, you have shared with 27,000 others who will carry on their memory. Same goes with doing your own genealogy as well. I bet you'd be really into that, if you haven't been doing so already. Kudos, my friend!!!

[@carolannvansoestbergen311]

Your voice is so soothing… excellent job so glad i found you and Grave explorations.

[@GaryHardin]

You're a great storyteller. Kept me hooked to the end.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you, Gary 😊

[@michele2855]

Haven’t even watched the video yet! Thanks in advance Always well done

[@graveexplorations]

😊 Thanks so much!

[@doloresvargas6450]

Walking through Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery and Chapel of the Pines,gives me a honest capitulation of the years that were built into it.The trees and statues are old and historical.Tony

[@garycurry4600]

Your voice is exceptionally well suited for narration, and your tales and video work keep getting better and better. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!

[@graveexplorations]

Thanks so much for your very kind words.

[@naenae796]

Wow, wow, wow ! I am a subscriber, and I watch your videos when I have time, and they are always excellent, but Matt, this one really got to me ! It made me realize that life is not always what we expect or want it to be. I'm sure poor William never dreamed his family would end in such a tragic way. How sad for them all. You are the supreme KZbin Storyteller, Sir ! Thank you.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you, Renee, your kind words mean a lot 😊 I thought a lot about the William Kafitz endured. There was a quote in a newspaper by Maude saying that he went to Rosedale every day to visit his family. When I mapped out the locations of where he lived and saw that he was always within walking distance, it really made the story more personal, especially to know that I was standing where he stood. I truly hope he and his family have found peace.

[@michaelgmoore5708]

This should be a regular history series for all high school students studied in order to graduate. Your voice must always be the main attraction.

[@francklamonica3458]

Thank you for all you do,always a treat to see you have put up a new video,looking forward to the future 👍

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Frank! 😊

[@terrymyers699]

Another fantastic video, sir. It's always great to learn more about a place that ive photographed hundreds of times. It was nice seeing the Loma Vista mausoleum in your closing. Orange County cemeteries always get overshadowed by LA's. Nice to see them represented.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Terry! You're right about OC Cemeteries. There are at least three that I'm aware of that predate Evergreen and Rosedale in LA. Loma Vista is an overlooked gem. I've been collecting video there for about a year. Thanks again, wishing you all the best 😊

[@terrymyers699]

@@graveexplorations yes, the three cemeteries are Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Magnolia ( I live about a mile away from Magnolia). They are full of OC history, wonderful time capsules for the area. We may not have the star/celebrity power of LA but we do have our fair share. Next time you're in OC let me know and I'll give you the nickel your.

[@Itbmurr1]

Excellent presentation! The Kravitz Affair would make a great movie!

[@bettyfourman5438]

Just fabulous. I love your style

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you so much!

[@CaptainSkeleton2004]

I’m most certainly thrilled for the next video, can’t wait : )

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you 😊

[@patriciafoy9853]

enjoyed very much you have a good way with words thank you greetings from scotland

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Patricia! Sending best wishes from America 😊

[@magdalena-lisarobertson4143]

I just found your channel. This is completely fascinating. I really like learning about the people and their lives -- You are very respectful of them and their stories. Excellent work. Thank you so much for creating these explorations.

[@figracula1]

Wow. I can't wait for the next video, very excited. That family, CRAZY, yeah, definitely a dime store novel, or a 1940s B- movie. I would watch that for sure. It was interesting that Maude was so young and didn't have any children with him, that would've been a way into his pocket. Thank you so much for the video, as always, I loved it.

[@graveexplorations]

If you take just one aspect of the Kafitz story it's interesting all by itself. But one thing leads to another and another... it was quite something to peal back the layers of the onion on that one, I can tell you 😊 Thanks so much for watching!

[@figracula1]

@@graveexplorations Yeah, no kidding, you just can't make that stuff up!

[@gloriasteadman4492]

I love when u say come walk with me

[@graveexplorations]

It was one of those happy accidents that turned into a catch phrase... Thank you for watching 😊

[@jonathanheussi6332]

Excellent work friend !!!

[@graveexplorations]

Thanks so much!

[@lizzdoe2821]

Wonderful wonderful video!! Great job!! You do such an incredible job conveying history, mystery and everything in between!! Keep up your incredible work!! Thank you for all you are doing. It feels like through your studies and videos we can remember people from the past. Every person matters and should be remembered. With time that is hard to do... But you definitely make it easier!! Thank you!!

[@PaleHROse]

Great narration, story telling and channel!

[@JohnnaJoy62]

Another wonderful video. Thank you

[@jwbarnhartmusic]

Interesting history, thank you.

[@graveexplorations]

So glad you liked it, thank you! 😊

[@bettybanks5367]

Enjoyed watching this.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for watching, so glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@cmkarma5554]

You are such a great narrator I love everything about your videos the music and the editing is amazing and the stories are great very interesting very good job thank you for sharing 🌹

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for watching and for your very kind words 😊

[@paulb.708]

Excellent!! Always look forward to your vids! Very in depth, and it makes me feel as if I knew the characters personally.

[@graveexplorations]

I really appreciate your very kind words. Thank you for watching 😊

[@sg2823]

Very well done, PBS quality.

[@leannlepage467]

Hi I am from Ottawa Canada I just found your channel. I have to say one thing I really like it I love your stories I love your cemeteries. I never leave a comment but I need to leave one for you

[@aishawoods2152]

I just found your channel and love it! But I would like to know if you can visit Lincoln cemetery in Compton California.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you for watching and the suggestion, I will definitely look into Lincoln Cemetery. 😊

[@jimtownsend7899]

Matt, I can't tell you how delighted I was to see that you posted a new video today! Excellent, simply excellent.I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Your work, in its depth, pacing and poignancy, rivals that of Ken Burns. If PBS were smart, they would negotiate a deal with you to produce a series, either based on your KZbin videos, or frankly, just show them on TV. They are that good. May you persist in your art, and I am so looking forward to the upcoming projects.

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you, Jim! Ken Burns is definitely one of my idols. To be compared to him in any way is truly high praise, thanks so much 😊

[@sailormoon2937]

18:10 chick was brutal yo

[@lauratyler591]

I so enjoy your historical look at cemeteries, the information and research is fascinating. I used to work at a cemetery as well as do minor maintenance at an old cemetery. The Marysville City Cemetery is one of the oldest city owned cemeteries having been continuously owned by the city of Marysville, California since 1850. There are Donner party survivors buried there. I am most excited though and looking forward to your research at the Virginia City Cemetery.

[@graveexplorations]

Hi Laura, thank you for watching and your very nice comment. I have been wanting to get into Gold Rush Country for some time and Marysville City Cemetery would be an amazing explorations. Thank you for all the work you have done in preserving the past. 😊

[@johnbastien3872]

Great content as usual.

[@graveexplorations]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you 😊

[@stevenweinberg9819]

Just found this for the first time. Love what you are doing. I like walking thru cemetery's. I always wanted to find out stories behind the names on some graves. Great Job

[@anitahicks1337]

Love your videos....wish you could do an exploration of the historic graveyards in Charleston, SC. Can’t wait to see what’s next...

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you Anita. If you only knew how badly I want to make it to the East... One way or another, I will make it there eventually. 😊

[@anitahicks1337]

Grave Explorations, if you’re ever able to make it to Charleston, be sure to look up Magnolia Cemetery...it has some of the most interesting funerary art...so peaceful. You’ll find graves of authors, politicians, civil war veterans, everyday people, and I’ve heard there was even a “Madam” buried there. I found a stone for a dog that had been found there & ended up being the Cemetery’s mascot. I really hope you’re able to visit there one day. You would absolutely love it!!!

[@kathleenramos4152]

I remember I would always ride my bike in this cemetery in the early 2000s . There is something peaceful and yet eerie about this location. I remember seeing many different things and hearing voices especially by the Grisby pyramid. So many people from different times and stories.

[@graveexplorations]

I know exactly what you mean. The past is very close here.

[@kathleenramos4152]

Yes, Exactly. Thank you for this it's been a few years since I been in this area.

[@marksimpson2774]

I love walking through the old cemeteries. The monuments are works of art. Many tell the town's and countries if birth and places of death and some list family as well as well as reflecting the lives of those that lie beneath them. And though busy streets surround some I find a sense and feeling of peace in side them.

[@colemartin9077]

You would be great at doing documentaries Matt! Love your content.

[@donnalynch1484]

Hi 👋 Matt, love your exploration s

[@charlottedwyer7680]

Absolutely amazing

[@moocowdad]

this was fantastic

[@graveexplorations]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@goldengamer2432]

Awesome video!!!

[@nadiac6042]

SIR I AM SO IMPRESSED BY YOUR VIDEO'S, THANK YOU 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏👍👍👍YOUR STORIES ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND INTERESTING ❤💜❤

[@johnkelsey2482]

Very good.........Thanks....

[@graveexplorations]

Thank you 😊

[@lizcortez7272]

When can we expect to see new videos ? I am anxiously waiting ! It’s been too long

[@lizcortez7272]

Lol never mind .. I just saw the update !! sorry !!! Can’t wait 😻

[@peleja1228]

Excellent.

[@reneerichburg8023]

THANKS SO MUCH U ARE AWESOME. GREAT JOB 👍👍👍👏

[@goldengamer2432]

Yes you are the best in this genre. I love your voice and you're handsome lol

[@doloresvargas6450]

These extras are phenominal.Bette Davis and Frank Sinatra give such classy performances to Angelus Rosedale.Tony has spoken.

[@mariacardenas4665]

I love it 🥰

[@mrbizzarro]

Again, Thank You👍

[@graveexplorations]

It's my pleasure! You're support and kind words are always greatly appreciated.

[@ms.fuentes6223]

I love it!! Thank you

[@stitchlilo01]

Excellent videos, narration and calming of your voice. How do I donate to your cause? Thank you so much. Your Loma Vista Memorial Park really hit home. I grew up. In Fullerton and my father was laid to rest at LVMP.

[@NotStrictlyDisney]

That was awesome!!

[@barbaralamson7450]

Do you ever see yourself going to Europe? England, France, although I'm not a fan of France or it's history. Lot's of old places in Europe. Thank you for another excellent video.

[@graveexplorations]

I would love to see Europe some day! Thank you for watching!

[@mariacervantes5077]

Excellent!

[@richardwigley4942]

Thanks love your channel

[@jakejames9287]

So good.

[@Jack777760]

Very interesting - can we have more?

[@SoCalUrbex74]

The only Cemetery that I have not filmed, I will make my journey up there to film it !

[@graveexplorations]

Knowing your interest headstone symbols, you'll have a great visit.

[@SoCalUrbex74]

@@graveexplorations Sound Good !

[@marilaucher9989]

A lot of those interred were Masons and the original builders of L.A. It might be interesting to do a video of that. I really enjoyed this one. Good film-making .

[@kellyhiggins4234]

I loved this i wanted you to know that the baseball player Chance for the Chicago Cubs, was great friends with a old famous racecar driver the Late Mr. Barney Oldflied and he had been Chance's Paul Bearer

[@princook]

Thank you

[@graveexplorations]

You're very welcome, thank you for watching 😊

[@sailormoon2937]

You have a name! Hi Matt, thank you!!!