Historic Dayton Nevada where Marilyn Monroe & Clark Gable filmed Misfits

Dayton, Nevada dates back to the beginning of Nevada history when gold was discovered here. Many of its historic buildings still stand, such as the Odeon Hall where Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Eli Wallach and Montgomery Clift filmed a scene for the movie Misfits! Jeff will show you where the rodeo grounds scenes were filmed, visit the graveyard and tell you about the Sutro Tunnel.
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[@barbaragraham6886]

"A lot of dead folks have gone underneath these arches." Sounds like a good slogan for the cemetery.

[@rogersmith4834]

When the camels came over, their chief handler was Haji Ali, quickly re-named Hi Jolly by the soldiers. There is a fine book I have, THE MAKING OF THE MISFITS. Reno served primarily as the film company's base camp, but the book doesn't take us into Dayton as Jeff has done. Thank you, Jeff, for bringing those scenes really home for us. No movie queen was more entrancing than Marilyn, and no male star more deserving of the title King of Hollywood than Clark Gable.

[@charangoguy]

When the Misfits first made its theatrical debut, I was not a fan. I thought it was a depressing subject and the fact that Monroe and Gable would soon die didn't add to my liking of it. Only years later did I come to appreciate its artistic merit and introspection into human nature. Thanks for the great behind the scenes locations for this American classic.

[@divineappointments7797]

Thank you! I went to High School there in the late 80's. We lived in Stagecoach and Mark Twain. Have a baby sister buried in the graveyard. Lots of us worked in Virginia City and spent time combing secret and historical sites, including the Gold Hill ruins, salt flats and Sutro Tunnel. We natives (Native Americans) sorta found each other decades later and have some pretty interesting paranormal tales about Dayton... Glad you enjoyed!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@salysellsss]

Small town with a lot of history! I want to go check it now.

[@markg1490]

I graduated from Virginia City High school in 1980. Class of 25. Lived in Mark Twain Estates. Worked in the Silver Queen. Traveled up and down 6 mile canyon road many times. I miss that area

[@jmorgan5252]

Another wonderful video that has it all, western history, Hollywood history, mining history and cemetery history. Perfect. Thank you Jeff and Sarah

[@richardwhiting8807]

I live in Dayton and found this video fascinating. The history museum is ‘manned’ (forgive my sexist language, lol) by volunteers, and sometimes they have to run out, so that probably explains why no one was there when you visited. And yes, those are wild horses-they meander around town occasionally, though usually they are found in the hills surrounding Dayton. (Gold Ranch Casino serves great breakfasts, by the way … I always take family guests there.) One consequence of the mining done in the area including Virginia City is that the runoff from the mines sent toxic waste into the Carson River here, so whereas they can fish the river back up in Carson City, we cannot do so down here. Great video. Thanks for the historical insights. Oh, and in case anyone is interested, the old Odeon building is for sale. Last I checked they were asking $500,000. May have dropped since then.

[@caroletomlinson5480]

Relocating temporarily in Nevada from the East 20 years ago, and driving everywhere around the state to slake my curiosity, I found Dayton to be especially intriguing. Like an oasis along the stream lined with poplars.

[@cenvalleysteel]

Another great video. Just to the right of Ruel Lothrop's gravesite, in the same enclosure, is the gravesite of his Grandmother Mary Matilda (Fowler) Styles. She is my 3x Great- Grandmother. Mary was the Owner of the original Union Hotel. If you look her up on find-a-grave there is a really good account of her life. Keep up the great work.

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Awesome, thanks! Marilyn was this 70 yr olds first crush..

[@sylviastewart9755]

She was a beauty and intelligent. Too bad she had too many problems as I would have loved to have seen and heard her as she grew on in years.

[@normahird4362]

As always, great vlog. I enjoyed the trip. Nothing can be better than drinking my morning cup of coffee and taking an informative vacation trip with History Hunters. Thank you for the adventure.

[@rustyruss2962]

Sounds good me too lol 😂

[@msoden4920]

Perfect timing, Jeff! "The Misfits" was on TCM yesterday! This was another terrific piece from you. Keep it up and thank you.

[@lifewithjosef]

I've always loved Nevada history, I'm especially enthused about this video. Dayton is a hugely historical place in Nevada, I don't think enough people recognize this. I worked at the paper with a guy who worked at the Farmall plant, he says they're the "Cadillac of Farm Tractors" I worked with a different guy who's dad worked for NDOT, and he said they used to be able to walk right into Sutro Tunnel. I've wanted to go to the mouth, I've not yet made it there. 6 Mile Canyon Rd is a nice drive from Dayton to Virginia City. As always, another excellent video

[@ws678ta]

I lived right off of 6 mile canyon rd yrs ago. It was gravel all the way up to V.C. in the mid 80's. I would come tearing down that road at night in my old pick-up !

[@sylviastewart9755]

Nevada has a lot of “gold mines” hidden away. Most are hard to find. A lot is not even spoken about . It’s all too bad because most residents of NV are clueless of these finds.

[@MrMonkeyGeorge]

I love these small town videos. It's so interesting how these people lived with very little and still had a nice life. People today are so spoiled and ungrateful.

[@jbenziggy]

They are! We are heavily blessed and spoiled as Americans! Thanks so much, Jorge!

[@sheenadavis2029]

So so true. Thankyou.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

Thanks Jeff for showing us Dayton, Nevada and the history of the place. It looks like a quaint old town. That's a funny scene from the film. I remember the film "Misfits". Clark Gable was 59 there, he looks like he was 79. That's what smoking will do for people. He was a 3 pack a day smoker for years. Jeff you don't look 59; I thought you were in your mid 40s. You obviously don't smoke. I remember that wagon on "Bonanza".

[@boomtownrat5106]

I appreciate the old college trying to get up to the Sutro tunnel. I’ve been trying to get a view of it for many years and just have not been brave enough to trespass on the property . With its significance to the Comstock Lode my wish is that the owners would make some allowances for Lode enthusiasts to view. Maybe on a reservation basis?

[@RaoulThomas007]

The residents could lead the nation with a BnBnT! A *Bed and Breakfast and a Tunnel!*

[@amywoodington6240]

Jeff!!! My Dad was able to be on set for the rodeo scene in the misfits!!! He was just feet away from Marilyn. He told a lot of stories, repeated them, but this was told only once, couldn't believe my ears! He enjoyed ur channel. RIP Dad 🤗

[@KowboyUSA]

Small town, big history. Turned a teenager in '61 and Marilyn Monroe was mysteriously more interesting. Happy 4th of July, everyone!

[@jazzridez]

I worked for an independent film company while living in Reno and we shot some scenes inside the Sutro Tunnel. The scene was a cave-in that we spent hours setting up just to last a few seconds. It took 2 takes to get it right. All day in the tunnel was an experience. Well we did go outside a few times for fresh air as the dust was a bit of a challenge. That must have been 1985. By the way folks, If you're going to just take pictures and leave only footprints, my experience has been Nobody Calls The Cops. They may even serve up some lemonade and conversation. Take a chance and Please be respectful.

[@sheenadavis2029]

WOW thankyou

[@tammyreynolds908]

Clint Eastwood also filmed parts of Honky Tonk Man in Dayton. And in Fallon where I live and Hazen 8 miles outside Fallon Clint also filmed Pink Cadillac.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Wishing you, Jeff and Sarah, a Happy 4th of July, 2021. This was a very interesting episode of early Nevada Jeff. There is so much history to learn about and enjoy our Western states. Stay cool and safe in your travels. Thanks again for sharing yet another wonderful and, informative video. Stan

[@JMVideos7676]

Another great "History Hunters", history lesson. Thanks. The video quality, subject matter and great narration makes these videos some of my favorite on KZbin.

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thank you, Jeff! from another Jeff

[@davidholbrook7579]

Thank You Jeff and Sarah as always another great episode in our American History. Happy 4th!!!

[@chefboy2160]

In the Basement of the Bar (Used to be called the old corner bar) is the original water works for the small town with pipes labled to the buildings they went to. The original town well is on the patio of the Bar and when I worked there they had the tall folding steel doors with rifle slots to shoot from. It was constructed in 1860 by chineese and people were fearful of another Piute Indian uprising. It was a mercantile store originally but was used as a garage/ bar/ bar and restaurant and now it looks like a bar again. I leased the place for a couple of months in 1995 and thanks for bringing back some great memories Jeff.

[@johnnyquest3707]

How perfect. I just watched “The Misfits” last night for the zillionth time. I had no idea it was filmed here. And so close to “The Shootist” film locations to the west as shown in your highly recommended video you did there. Thanks for appreciating places most people don’t realize, like me in this case, are very historic. Real OR reel history.

[@fridgeratorsam4042]

I drive through Dayton every time when heading into Carson City. Also had a few accounts there. I learned more about that place in this video than I have in the last twenty years. If I remember right there was one day a year where they'd give a guided tour of the Sutro Tunnel site. I checked a few years ago and they weren't doing it that year. Would love to see all that. Terrific video as usual.

[@markgregory1959]

Was told the building with the Levi add on the side, was a store where Marilyn purchased her Levi jeans for the movie.

[@ws678ta]

I was told Virginia City was where Levis Strauss got started in 1848 for miners, not S.F.

[@mariemorgan7759]

I have watched several documentaries about the filming of Marilyn Monroe's movies, but I didnt know the history of this town. Thanks for the tour!

[@steveblankenship5474]

Very well done and I enjoyed this episode. This is another Nevada town which is too easy to just drive through without seeing all these historical stops. I hope you will do many more episodes of Nevada.

[@renar3618]

A friend of mine left California a year or so ago and now lives in Dayton Nevada, but in a much more modern looking part of town. He says it's not unusual to see horses wandering the streets of his neighborhood.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Love how you pack so much history into this, I watched that movie a few times but would not of known anything until i can place it with yours Glad you did'nt push your luck for the tunnel but yes interested to see it Great video Jeff Thankyou very much Haha Trust Sarah to find a critter at the end lol

[@jupite1888]

Your Channel is Great For American Tourism, Fantastic Places and Great History

[@dmozonnersepicoutdooradven3524]

I live in Dayton. Back in 03 our watering hole was the old corner bar, now a restaurant. The old timers would tell us stories about the times they had with the actors during the filming of the Misfits. Great video. We put one out about Dayton a couple of years ago.

[@vonwebber7852]

After watching this video, made us want to do a road trip west to check out the area. We like it when you match up old photos with the new. Must take a lot of time to do that. Happy 4th!

[@aulii11]

I have an ancestor on my mother's side who rode for the Pony Express. I'll now have to go back and refresh my memory about his life.

[@jbenziggy]

What a fascinating legacy!

[@briannave7326]

I wish I would have known about Dayton before when I visited Virginia City. Thanks for another great video.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Enjoyed this episode! Love the old buildings and the history behind them. Thank you, Jeff and Sarah! Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! Happy Fourth to you and yours! We appreciate your following, Tractor!

[@johnrambo7630]

Quite a history-packed episode. Fantastic commentary and scenery. Now I need to plan a trip to this area!

[@bonniericica6895]

Thank you for the history of Dayton! Especially, the filming locations of the Misfits! Very interesting!

[@jbenziggy]

You bet! Thank you , Bonnie!

[@frankcasey7423]

Very cool and interesting video guy’s! Such an old town with a lot of rich history! I liked the old school turned museum. I’m sure they have a bunch of cool things to check out. Thank you for another great segment and look forward to the next one! Take care guy’s and Happy July 4th to you both! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.

[@y077er]

Great presentation Jeff, I miss Sarah's dry wit but good to see a little glimpse of her at the end :)

[@robincope4917]

Thanks Jeff and Sarah I'm going to be there in Nevada at the end of July and going to California on Amtrak!

[@jbenziggy]

I hope that you enjoy your trip. I always enjoy going over to Nevada and tell Sarah often that I could live there.

[@exploringwithJim]

Another fabulous episode. The sutto tunnel entrance is on BLM land just outside the private property line. Drive to the end of Grosh Avenue, walk straight onto blm land. Walk right then left 400 yards and you are there.

[@salysellsss]

Thanks for the information! We’ll go check it out!

[@lornahardin4563]

Loved this, have driven thru Dayton many times over the years but never really stopped and looked around. My son and daughter in law have a small ranch on top of the mountain behind Dayton, outside of Virginia City. It's actually at the 6500 ft level. Thank you again.

[@richarddavenport31]

AS USUAL, I LOVE YOUR DETAIL AND THE STORIES BEHIND THE OBJECTS AND THE BEFORE AND TODAY PHOTO COMPARISONS. IF ONLY WE KNEW THE HISTORY BEHIND THINGS, WE WOULD APPRECIATE THEM MUCH MORE!!!!

[@Idahoguy10157]

The camel experiment ended because of the civil war. The Army essentially abandoned western posts. Camels were alien to euro-Americans. They weren’t well accepted. However camels were a success at traveling with loads across the arid west.

[@denisedean171]

It's been a long time since I watched misfits. Got to check it out after watching your show.

[@paulagibson2672]

I can tell that the town & surrounding area is one of your favorites because of all the time you put into it! Thank you so much!!!

[@marcelosastre3621]

Maznifico trabajó de documentación del rodaje de estos grandes iconos del siglo de oro del mejor cine del universo, el legado de estos actores es sencillamente mágico e inrrepetibles, sinceramente, 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🍒

[@casedoumasr656]

Jeff your Adventures and Discoveries are the Best out there it is nice when you show photos of the past and show the present day area's you do a lot of research of it all . So a tip of the🎩to you both .❤️🏆

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! We try to go over and beyond most of the time! I appreciate your acknowledgment!

[@travelindave]

Videos just keep getting better and better. Thanks Jeff!

[@lizlocher3612]

This awesome town with double connections to not only The Misfits n Marilyn Monroe n Clark Gable n Eli Wallace n, I believe that is Thelma Ritter??,, But also to Bonanza and the legendary Ponderosa Ranch!!! Great vlog!!! Love this find as well as the one before. Attaboy, History Hunters!!!

[@grammyhall53]

there are many hours of research to make this production,many thanks jeff for this lesson on nevada history. ty santee

[@kennethclaar922]

Thanks so much . For taking your time to make these. .

[@marylouruss1087]

Thank you for taking us on the trip.

[@faapilot]

Happy Fourth of July Jeff! Another great trip through memory lane and a history lesson too! Thanks for all you do. Take care and safe travels.

[@tonydrives]

You are doing such fine work and I'm glad about your recent swing through northern Nevada! Love the Dayton episode.

[@joelhurley2678]

Thank you Jeff for this wonderful video as usual. Your history makes me want to visit Nevada in the next few years. As always thank you for bringing new stories in history to the Forefront.

[@pamelakern2849]

I really enjoyed this video!! Thankyou 😊😊

[@privatepilot4064]

Thank you Jeff!

[@McAndrewTravels]

Neat to see the wall from the Pony Express building! Cool to see the filming location, and great tour of the town. Wonderful and informative as always!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much Chris! Look forward to your next one!

[@wolfwizard406]

Really like your channel... Have you done any episodes in Montana?..I could not find any.. thanks..!

[@jared1870]

This is a fantastic video for the Fourth of July! My favorite of your videos to date. Thank you very much for what you do. When the weather cools and I feel confident that more sites are opened I plan to visit that part of Nevada.

[@FetchTheSled]

Wow, what a great place to visit! Thanks for sharing Jeff. Beautiful video work.

[@housemousell]

Always great vlogs!

[@patmoritz5213]

I could never appreciate this film, maybe it was all the back story of the actors and the mustang roping, oh well. Another great fact filled video. ❤

[@markcarvell7471]

So glad I've just discovered your great video about Dayton, Jeff. Always intrigued as a fan to see Marilyn's film locations and your matching scenes and photos in "then and now" style is fascinating. You have a keen eye for the interesting social history too. I hope to come over from UK and head up the Lincoln Highway to historic Dayton myself one day!

[@edwardaustin740]

Thanks again for the great videos Jeff. Love the history. Tell Sarah I said 👋.

[@grandprixdriver]

Another great episode. Never knew there was a Dayton, Nevada. I was in Fernley, Nevada recently making a movie. Never heard of that place either. Pretty close to Reno. We went through Reno to get there. It's really small. Just like Dayton, there were some modern housing tracks with some nice homes.

[@jimbullard441]

Interesting as always. Like the combination of movie film sites and historical information/sites

[@rubymckoy2615]

Ive always loved road trips and Dayton is now on my list. Thanks!

[@arymm2]

Wonderful! Channel ever I love this kind of history

[@Slick2462]

I look forward to your videos! Thanks for sharing so much great info also thanks for taking me along👍

[@alh9750]

Hi Jeff an amazing very thorough job your matchups are amazing!! Super and TY

[@shigella63]

Another great video Jeff! Keep doing your amazing work!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! Will do! We always appreciate it when you comment!!!

[@alanatolstad4824]

You always present the most interesting histories...it boggles the mind how you do it!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Alana. It just boils down to doing the research and being determined to visit locations and be prepared to speak intelligently about where we are. Thank you very much for honoring us with your view and your comment!

[@deanperry4274]

NICE WORK! Very enjoyable.

[@steveshortridge6255]

Excellent blog much appreciated

[@stefaniephillips4013]

Another awesome video! I just watched ‘The Misfits’ yesterday! So cool.

[@markdraskovics5274]

HEY, JEFF & SARAH Hopefully all is going well..I really enjoy Theses kind of Vidoes Showing theses old Town's and all the historical sites the Information on the old days and time's and what they were doing back then. OK keep up the great job 👍 and take care stay safe and God bless

[@patheagerty4762]

history hunters video of Dayton Nevada was great seeing and enjoyed it hope to see more

[@williamclifford9757]

Happy 4th to all involved. Really love the information that you supply. See you next week....

[@moshe8927]

Hello J&S, as always enjoying your videos, Thanks for giving us entertainment.. Happy 4th of July Guys!!

[@fred_the_3rd373]

Great timing. The Misfits happened to be on TCM yesterday and I watched it for the first time.

[@sharonjose9716]

Love your historic town videos. Makes me want to visit them.

[@huskerjpg]

Excellent video. Such sad lives for Marilyn Monroe and Montgomery Clift.

[@stevendwyer4233]

Great Video Jeff, Dayton looks like an awesome place. Nice pun you got in when you said there were no Souls out when you were in the Cemetery. Keep safe, looking forward to your next video.

[@LaVaqueraMarin]

THIS IS FABULOUS!!!!! KEEP IT COMING!!!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Absolutely we will! Thanks very much for the encouragement, Brenda!

[@richardsmith4187]

Jeff Another outstanding video packed full of interesting photos and facts !! You take the time to include your viewers in the story and it almost seems like we walk with you. Dayton looks like a place I want to visit on my next road trip through the west. Thanks again and keep up the great work, we all appreciate it.

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, thank you, Richard! Hope you'll be able to head out there!

[@danielgriffith3633]

Interesting video, thanks love your channel 👍

[@alankrueger9957]

Great episode. Love what you do. More, more, more!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Alan! I didn't see your message when you posted! My apologies! I appreciate the comment!

[@johnc.wunscheljr2873]

I remember when Old Hangtown now Placerville ca had board side walks and horse head hitching post on main street and a water trough to water your horse that was across from the courthouse on main street. Thank you for the Dayton tour. I was there yesterday

[@SoonerGirltravels]

You always have great content.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Sooner Girl!

[@jasonsmith7338]

I'd never heard of Dayton before... But now I've got the full scoop. Another excellent episode, than you so much Jeff & Sarah! Every new video totally makes my day better. :)

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thanks, Jason!

[@marygarner5249]

Love History Hunters always Awesome time

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Interesting and fun facts about Dayton👍Thanks Jeff 🌟

[@CuttingEdgetools]

Great Job on this Historic Place👍 my G Grandfather born 1880’ in Gold rush town of Plymouth was Blacksmith. He came over the Sierras and settled in Carson City around 1905’ where my Grandfather was born 1910’. Another set of Mormon grandparents settled in Sparks NV early 1900s. Sister in law lives in stagecoach. G Kids Born in Yerington. I was just visiting Genoa’ a week ago. Lot’s great History in NV🇺🇸

[@barryirvin2417]

Very well done sir !! Good job on Mistfits locations

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you kindly!

[@frankmarullo228]

Five minutes in and I'm number 14 to like already this should tell you how POPULAR you guys are ,, thank you for another awesome video. Ps. That's. Pretty good Thank you Frank from montana..

[@janeburton7647]

Fascinating video! Thanks for sharing your experiences there.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a cool little town!

[@concerned1313]

I'm not a Marilyn fan nor am I a Gable fan, but I just put that moving on my list on dvds to buy down the road. Thank you History Hunters, wonderful and informative video today!

[@jbenziggy]

You are so welcome! Thanks for dropping by for a visit!

[@concerned1313]

@@jbenziggy And I meant "movie", not "moving", sounds like you know what I meant, have a good 4th of July!