Alabama Hills movie filming locations

[@lisaburns1660]

I can’t believe how much work you put in doing research and put the photos in to show us. This was one of my favorites!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much Lisa!

[@jeanatwood1421]

My husband was born in Lone Pine. We lived in Independence for 12 years before moving to Bishop. John took some beautiful pictures of the arch in the Alabama Hills. He even got Mt.Whitney framed by the Arch.

[@jeffsor47]

The most complete documentary of Alabama Hills filming locations I've ever seen. Thank you for your research.

[@hiramnoone]

Amazing how you matched all the archival stuff in discovering those old locations. To walk in the footsteps of Hoppy, Wayne, Murphy, Scott, Grant, Cooper and so many others must be a great thrill. Thanks for giving me a vicarious bit of it with this wonderful tour of the iconic Alabama hills.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! This one was one of my personal favorites of my episodes!

[@quickcutlawns486]

Sarah is such a sport... Love her low key aproach to things you two are a good team

[@carolchmielewski5313]

WOW! Just great! Such stark beauty that I love so much. Thanks for doing this one.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like it!

[@carolynraley4047]

I saw this episode a while ago (maybe a year ago), and I started watching Western movies. My husband and I LOVE Westerns now. Thanks for turning us on to them and the Alabama Hills.

[@jbenziggy]

That’s an honor hearing that we got you into westerns! I’m sure you’ve seen my favorite movie - Tombstone?

[@carolynraley4047]

@@jbenziggy Yes, I saw Tombstone a few months ago, but now that I know it's a fav of yours, I'm going to be watching it again immediately. Thanks!!!

[@spookygirl7761]

Well, I didn't realize I have not press the subscribe button till now. D-uh I know. But thank you for bringing us, especially me. The travels your beautiful wife and yourself of course, to take the time and give us such memories I'm sure we all remember. I do. Especially with Western movies. God bless you both.

[@jbenziggy]

More western filming sites next week! So happy you found us and subscribed!!! Thanks very much for leaving the nice compliments!

[@larryhicks9741]

Very well presented. Thank you for all of the enjoyable episodes. Look forward to seeing more.

[@alankrueger9957]

Jeff, thanks for pointing me to this episode. Great find of where they put the anchors in for the elephant ramp. Had to check out Gunga Din's elephant scene in the movie. Hollywood at it's finest!

[@theathjr]

Thank you Jeff & Sarah ! Great video

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! This was probably my favorite video I have done!

[@random22026]

Had NO IDEA that 'Gunga Din', 'How the West Was Won', 'The Great Race', and even an iconic Ansel Adams photograph, were a part of the Alabama Hills' history! AMAZING! Great work, History Hunters!

[@MsNevadakid]

thanks jeff n sarah! we love "lone pine" western days every year and the "alabama`s" are so rad,filled with the best of the west filming history.. happy trails always...

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching! Yes, that place is amazing and we need to check it out again for more movie locations!

[@chuckbardiamond9382]

I really liked your History,Documentary of those old movies and were the scenes were shot.Being 65 this brings back memories of the day, back then.I seen all those movies.( I wish people would not litter). Keep up the videos.Thanks.

[@jbenziggy]

Chuck Wir thank you! Glad to hear it brings great memories!

[@andreajohnson1796]

Living out here "we are told to pack in , pack out " meaning pack up all your trash ....nice that you both take us place of history they are amazing, love it all

[@jbenziggy]

Sadly, a lot of people today are pigs and don’t value pristine landscape. Thank you for watching our video. Sarah still cannot believe how many people send up floating garbage in the form of metallic helium balloons.

[@kcgunkerstein5061]

Jeff, this was by far my favorite video you have done! Drone shots, super imposed photos and videos, and we get to hear you sing. Keep up the great work my friend. Oh and before i forget again, you should consider getting into podcast, you'd be great at them.

[@jbenziggy]

KC Gunkerstein thank you! I liked how to turned out too! I will refrain from a singing career. Sarah cringes when I do! LOL.

[@jamesminear2336]

Wow that was just a very interesting and informative history lesson!! Enjoyed it very much!! Your ability to keep the camera steady is only matched by Hollywood!! So many other KZbinrs are just not that good and I get car sick and I am not even in the car!! Thanks again Sara and Jeff for such outstanding work!!

[@playgroundplanet1940]

This is my second episode and I just subscribed. Earlier this month my wife and I visited the Alabama Hills. We saw the sign about the film Gunga Din. That night we watched the movie and we’re blown away. And now after watching this....what a treat. Thanks for all the research for this. It’s truly amazing.

[@jbenziggy]

It thrills me that you liked our program and it inspired you to watch Gunga Din! We feel joyous that it inspires others! Thank you!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Jeff, thank you for sharing another video of movie trivia. You did an amazing job of filming and narrating. All the best to you.

[@jbenziggy]

Ronald Rose thanks for the kind words! We’re doing our best! More to come!

[@WendyWilliamsLiving]

Really enjoying all of your documentaries, especially how you overlay the old shots with the new... fascinating. I love all of it!

[@JanisLC]

Just now watching this ..love Alabama hills.. and love Sara’s dry sense of humor ! ❤

[@wendylabonte9330]

Jeff and Sarah... I envy you fetting to see all these locations and places! Wow

[@jimmyjames6267]

Sarah & Natalie are Great!!!

[@shelliebrowning960]

Absolutely amazing. The land is beautiful ! As you point out areas where movies were filmed it brings back so many memories. It has been a while since I have seen them. I am going to have to take the time to watch them again. I watched them with my Dad as I was growing up, many times when he was still alive. Thank you for the memories. Some of the best.

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Natalie Wood was sitting where Sarah is sitting? Sarah looks just as nice. What a lucky guy you are Jeff!

[@FM-sq3rh]

Went to Lone Pine to climb Mt Whitney back in mid 70's with no idea of the Western film history there. Years later I became a Western movie buff of sorts, noticing that so many films had a familiar look. A little research led me to realize the monumental film history made here, which beckoned my return recently just to walk in their steps. AWESOME!!!!!!! Alabama Hills is a national treasure

[@lisadieter-burns]

Love your channel. Thanks for the details you bring to each of your locations. It, in a way, takes a person back in time. I enjoy Sarah too.

[@Marky831]

Is Sarah the one who looks so bored she hardly talks to him 😂

[@lindalucas3757]

Thanks for sharing Jeff and Sarah

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you for thanking us, but really thank you for watching!

[@alanbarry3964]

Hi Jeff and Sarah, I just viewed the Alabama Hills filming locations episode, truly a walk through the history of where great Westerns were filmed, I am an avid admirer of westerns, and to see the actual locations is an eye opener for me,.. once again, thank you for supplying such a great show,.. Alan,,Bendigo, Australia.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, Alan! I think this is my favorite of our episodes. I missed a lot of locations so I want to go back there -- hopefully this year and have a second part! We appreciate you viewing from Australia!

[@thomasbroderick6388]

Jeff, you and Sara should have had lunch at the Mt. Whitney Café. Pretty good food and lots of movie star memorabilia. Don't forget Bad Day at Black Rock and Tremors.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Maybe next time. Thank you for watching.

[@thomasbroderick6388]

@@HistoryHunterSarah I really like your videos by the way. I subed after watching the one on Shane. Really cool watching those cars in the background of some of those shots. By the way, and you may know this already, Elisha Cook Jr. died in Big Pine in 1995. I'm not sure if he was buried there or not. Thanks Jeff.

[@tikitavi7120]

Years ago I was driving to LA, it was very late at night and I was dead tired. Not wanting to pay for a room I pulled out on the Whitney Portal road from Lone Pine. I drove awhile and parked for a little rest. Woke in the morning right in the middle of the Alabama Hills with the sun just hitting the peak of Whitney. Pretty cool experience.

[@grahamhill6340]

Good report Jeff... my close friend and stunt legend Loren Janes showed me around this great location, particularly the areas where he worked doubling Debbie Reynolds in the Indian raid on the wagon train and rolling around in that overturned wagon for HOW THE WEST WAS WON Cinerama movie.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! If only I could have been so lucky have an insider take me around and show me things!

[@grahamhill6340]

I was very fortunate to meet and befriend so many HOLLYWOOD legends in front of and behind the camera, when I got into the business. The locations for HIGH NOON and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE I got to see with people who worked on those films who were still alive in the 1980's.@@jbenziggy

[@stevemccoy8138]

Hi Guys, I've seen lots of old Westerns that were filmed in and around there ,Grew up watching Gene Autry,Roy Rogers, John Wayne, and many more . I had a great time. Thanks. 🎥

[@im413]

I truly enjoyed this video. Please keep persevering America’s History. God Bless you and Sarah.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jupite1888]

Fantastic just shows Hollywood isnt Just in Hollywood. Thanks Jeff And Sarah

[@jbenziggy]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed watching it!

[@409rommel]

Nice job my friend. Excellent video. This ranks up there with Pollardville. Of course, the Aurora videos were the best!!! Im glad you didnt forget Tim Holt. His westerns are my favorite. And of course RR and Duke. The Great Race!!! Randolph Scott’s The Tall T , I believe was filmed there. Keep up the good work👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! I told Sarah that I think we need to return next year because we didn't get to all the locations I wanted to see. Lots more to highlight but the weather is getting bad and the days are too short! Definitely enjoyed the experience and I'm glad you like it!

[@miked6335]

The Tall T camp was right around the corner from the Gunga Din bridge. You can spot at least one of the bridge rocks, I think when Skip Homeier leads the horses around the bend. If Jeff looked on the other side of his car, he would have seen the remnants of Tantrapur. They must have been bulldozed it into the ravine after Gunga Din wrapped. Actually the title sequence from Comanche Station was across that ravine.

[@philcox3671]

That was so awesome there, thanks for all your hard work Jeff and Sarah 👍👍👍

[@jbenziggy]

We cannot thank you enough for watching and enjoying this episode. It does take a lot of work but it’s well worth it when we get reactions like yours. Thank you Phil for letting us know.

[@philcox3671]

@@jbenziggy I love what you two do for all of us, I'm a big history lover too, thanks a million..

[@user-fv2tj8en4g]

I live like an hours drive and can't believe it right there, gotta to go and check this place out, Thanks Jeff & Sarah for visiting this place ...........

[@jbenziggy]

That place is amazing. You can spend days in there or not see it all.

[@jimeaton805]

Thank you. Love California, history and these videos

[@marklawson8346]

Great video Jeff and Sarah I really enjoyed the scenery and the film locations 👍🏻

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! You're the first to comment! I really like how this video turned out! Onto the next one!

[@marshaezell1546]

PS Sarah, you feel like a kindred spirit - I always gravitate towards all the critters!

[@clayirwin574]

Really great videos great camera work and information on the sites you film

[@pamelamarquis7637]

My husband & I really enjoyed this video, so many movies, filmed, here, "good to know"

[@dianapearson1771]

Thank you so much!!! I probably watched every western made in those Alabama Hills. I didn't know it was named that and when I saw the name of this video, I thought I was going to see something about the state Alabama. Ya'll did a great job!! Loved this video!!!! All my favorite stars--- sadly, all passed now. RIP for them.

[@jbenziggy]

Hi Diana! Thanks for watching! I think this was my favorite episode of my channel! I love that place! So much more to show when I go back! We only scratched the surface!

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Love it :) and Sarah looked lovely even without the parosol x watched nearly all shows you mentioned in this video so was lovely to get the history Thankyou

[@jbenziggy]

Yay! Thank you! Thanks for watching us!

[@tonypadilla1330]

Another terrific episode. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you Jeff & Sarah💐

[@dalemeyering2811]

By far my favorite episode. I'm a huge western fan and seen almost every movie mentioned here. I t was awesome to see the places and stars who shot there.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! It’s probably my favorite of the videos we have done! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shaunstrasser1]

The Great Race is one of my favorite movies

[@bobpeckinpaugh2550]

Nothing better than the 'then and now' videos! Thank you!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them!

[@neilmcclain181]

Another great adventure, I have visited the Hills a few years ago but look forward to going back with my wife and search some locations as you have. Thank you both, the research you do to bring this to us has to be staggering.👍👍👍

[@psexton]

The mountain peak you mention at 23:54 is Lone Pine Peak (12,949.) Mt. Whitney (14,495') is the inconspicuous looking peak to the right (north) if you freeze frame here.

[@Daniel-gi3jo]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah, I've watched most of the videos, please upload many more please. Stuck at home like so many. Be safe.

[@jbenziggy]

Daniel will do! Thanks very much for the well wishes! You stay safe too.

[@kelliehogan8110]

New Sub here ! Really enjoying your videos Jeff and Sarah . Please keep them coming ! Wow, how did you figure out where all the rocks where from the different movies made there !?!? That's amazing Jeff ! Well, take care and I'm staying turned for the next VIDEO 👍😎😀

[@jbenziggy]

Months of research, research, research! Ha ha! Others have done the work but we took the initiative to go out and find them, which was a blast! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Our channel just started taking off so we hope it continue to grow!

[@crashtestjeffy]

Greetings from Canada! My 13-year-old daughter and I discovered your channel while looking for videos about film history. And we love them all. My daughter says Sarah is really funny. I need to ask, when you go out into the desert and climb up and around old buildings and rock formations, do you ever come across critters or snakes or anything? I have visited some of the same spots you have and came across a snake a couple of times and even scorpions. So I was always really careful. But you guys seem so casual! Anyway keep up the great work! And come check out some histories up here in the Great White North sometime!

[@jbenziggy]

Hello Canada, thank you for discovering our channel. Everybody talks about snakes and things like that but we have only encountered one rattlesnake and that was on a hike behind half dome in Yosemite national park. In our Virginia city cemetery video we spoke about a rabbit that was hiding and suddenly took off scaring both of us. To be honest I never think about snakes. I will let Sarah know that you think she’s funny. LOL

[@fountainbiker]

I did learn a lot about the westerns that were filmed there. I really like how you superimposed the old film stills over the current surroundings.

[@melindagordonbeck8958]

One of our FAVORITE places to go! Your biggest Tennessee (formerly California) fans!

[@jbenziggy]

Oh, you like the Alabama Hills? Isn’t it cool? I think this is my favorite of my videos I’ve produced. I want to go back!

[@melindagordonbeck8958]

@@jbenziggy Definitely! I think I shed a few tears! As far as the Eastern Sierra nothing compares! And SO MUCH history!!!♥️ Thanks so much! We like this video so much we’ve watched it numerous times! NEVER gets old!

[@brianscharsch9767]

Ty both for great a Vlog ! 💪👍

[@Madmanmarque]

Absolutely love this area. I come here often to relive my childhood. "Straight up of draped over the saddle... Either one!"

[@WyomingTraveler]

You did a lot of research for this episode. I liked it very much.

[@keithmanning8031]

I can’t believe I Missed this one ! Just happened to go thru the KZbin videos and your video on the Alabama Hills caught my eye! Great Work!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! Were you a subscriber and missed it or a newcomer?

[@keithmanning8031]

I am a subscriber and missed it. I grew up around Angels Camp but never made it to the eastern side of the Sierras. Presently live in Mississippi.

[@wendylabonte9330]

I sure hope you guys never stop Hunting History

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! I hope we can keep doing this for a long time! Tell your friends to subscribe to us! We need to grow our audience!

[@flyinhawaiian5848]

Great video of a beautiful, and historic location! Love the Easter Island Head in the center of the shot @ 9:11!

[@javiermoreno2676]

As always, really cool stuff on all your videos!! I don't know how you haven't run into a rattlesnake, Jeff, hahaha. BE CAREFUL!! And thank you so much!! 😉

[@jbenziggy]

Never ran into a snake while filming all these videos!

[@johnklein233]

Another great video. I could tell you had a lot of nostalgia moments as you visualized various stars standing in the same spots many years ago. I look forward to visiting there and doing the same someday.

[@benniebarrow348]

As usual you guys are fantastic tour guides.........what a pleasure to watch.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Bennie!

[@dustykatz2744]

Amazing to think of how far the film crews travelled for one or two shots, especially considering the lack of good roads.

[@timbrantley6425]

Love the History Hunters!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! We love our subscribers! They are among the best in the world!

[@joebeermaster5495]

Jeff you are awesome!

[@magprob]

Been to Bishop many times but never went to Alabama Hills. Thank you for this one, I'll have to get out there.

[@martynewell1181]

Great video Jeff and Sarah I remember some of the movies and you mention two of my favorite actors John Wayne and Audie Muphey Keep up the good work

[@waynesbutler7834]

You are in front of the curve when it comes to film locations . Its amazing the history behind a pile of rocks if you didnt know and makes you wonder what we miss just driving down a road in the middle of nowhere . You have earned a sub ..

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! We appreciate the vote of confidence with your subscription!

[@ricklord7144]

Very cool stuff. Love the movie location pieces, then and now! I have learned a few things, so I've decided to become a movie star!!! Looks like fun! See you all on the silver screen! Lights, Camera, Action!

[@stevendwyer6182]

Great Video Jeff,Lone Pine Is my second favourite movie location after the former Iverson movie ranch.you did a great job going around lone pine film location.i had just watched indian agent with Tim Holt and he passed by the gene autry rock. Iv'e watched alot of westerns that was made in lone pine.there was a Anchor Ranch,Hacienda that appeared in riders from Tucson,west of the pecos,Unexpected guess.It was torn down years.it would be a great location to find.i recognized the locations that you did with other westerns that was done in lone pine.I watched twice because you did a great job on lone pine.

[@jbenziggy]

Oh thank you, Steven! I appreciate your nice feedback! Yeah, I would love to go back in the late spring and follow up with a visit to more spots. We just didn't have enough time factored in for all I needed to see. Sarah didn't get out much because she is struggling physically with numbness (doctors still haven't diagnosed so keep her in your prayers!)

[@stevendwyer6182]

I will Jeff, I'll keep her in my prayers.

[@miked6335]

The Anchor Ranch is still there across the Hwy 395 from the Best Western. The Hacienda set was torn down. In 1995, there were still some walls left but I think they may be gone now. The ranch in The Tall T where Randolph Scott loses his horse in a bet was the Anchor Ranch.

[@chrisscharmen]

Been there. Loved it! Thanks for the details and lined up camera shots. Bad Day At Black Rock (1955) w/ Spencer Tracy was shot out there as well. :)

[@andreeden1195]

great viewing such movie locations, nice episode. greetings from the Netherlands 👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! We're thrilled to know we have fans in the Netherlands!

[@jampasurprenant1794]

That's was great filming's Movie at locations time. But you guys even better. You have to do Large of Reaching for this . You guys are awesome . .

[@mikebifulco8978]

Thanks for the memories. I’ve been up in those rocks at least twenty five times since 1990. Your video makes me want to go out there again. We’ll done.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! I missed a lot of sites and want to go back myself!

[@mikebifulco8978]

@@jbenziggy Best time to visit is the weekend before Columbus Day in October, the town of Lone Pine has a film festival with the museum as the headquarters. Lots of tour information available at the museum as well as movie memorabilia. Cheers.

[@cynthiaguthrie8303]

Another place that I have camped out. Love the Owens Valley! It's easy to see when something has been filmed there because Mt Whitney can be seen in the background

[@maureengill6031]

Hi, Jeff and Sarah! You really had quite a journey in the Alabama Hills! This is my favorite video that you have made! I’m usually content to enjoy watching you guys hiking and climbing rocks. Your trip makes me want to make the same trip and walk in your footsteps for a change! The rock formations are so unusual and almost look unreal! I’m going to have to check them out for myself! Thank you for this interesting, teaser of a video! I loved the way you showed a clip of the movies that were filmed there and the way the location looks today. It looks pretty dry, so I’ll be sure to take a canteen, snacks, good shoes and my video camera. “Minnie Squat on the Trail”, aka Mo’ in Stockton

[@chesabugg]

Great video as usual, thanks Jeff❤️

[@jburnett8152]

Love the Alabama Hills. The movie Tremors with Kevin Bacon also featured the AH. The rock jumping scene.

[@steventopping106]

Seeeement! Joking aside I really enjoy your vids.

[@baudiomusic]

i was searching for "Ride Lonesome" starring Randolph Scott online for the locations and found your show - thank you for sharing! 🤠

[@jbenziggy]

Welcome!

[@archibolzapata7096]

Goog job, History Huntees

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! This is one of my favorite episodes that we have done!

[@johnnyjesus8]

Fairplay to ya my friend another marvelous brilliant interesting video. My whole family loved it honestly. Thanks so much.

[@justinbustamante915]

Been loving all your vids been showing my family all the history in Central Cali were hooked.

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful to hear! Thank you very much!

[@robroiboi]

A very fun and informative video; Really enjoyable.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevem5685]

Great job researching those movies, really enjoy how you put these together.

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome to hear! Thanks so much Steve.

[@johnygarcia7636]

Great video guys this video when I started following you guys keep up the great work I'm a big fan of you guys...

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pdxer8895]

I'm a new subscriber. This was a great Vlog, thank you and Thumbs !

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you and welcome! Glad to have you with us! Jeff

[@GlennFam]

Great video. Beautiful place.

[@clinthowe7629]

thats cool, i like that part where you show the road now, then the sons of the pioneers riding down the same place singing.

[@arnoldprewitt7914]

Loved this edition.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much!

[@dennisphillips]

Very enjoyable! Thanks!

[@jbenziggy]

Dennis Phillips thank you for letting us know!!!

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

Wow thanks a lot I’ve been there twice and there’s a lot to learn just in the town and up the paved road looking out at Owens Valley Humphrey Bogart in High Sierra it was filmed out there I was on my motorcycle so I couldn’t go into the areas you just showed thank you oh Barbara Stanwyck had her ashes scattered from an airplane over that area

[@royosborne6188]

Very educational. So many of my favorite actors and actresses were in the movies that were shot in Alabama Hills, and I did not the name or place of this beautiful area. Turns back the clock for me. Thank you for your and Sarah's hard work in some wonderful History.....I will continue to watch your videos as long as you continue to make them....

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Roy! I think was my favorite episode we have done!

[@royosborne6188]

@@jbenziggy Yes indeed Jeff, very understandable.....This area is so rich in History, one that appreciates the History of the Old west can not help but like this one....Once again thank you two for your efforts...i thoroughly enjoy these episodes.....

[@GXOR_LA]

Thank You for the informative video . . .

[@BackpackTheSierra]

A mylar balloon. RIP Russ Cuba. He was a backpacking friend of mine who removed mylar balloons from the Sierra. He always managed to find them and remove them.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Balloon releases really grind my gears. Flying trash.

[@maureengill6031]

I like your expression, Sarah, “grind my gears”. I’m going to borrow it! 😆

[@scotthorvath8899]

The Great Race is one of my wife's favorite movies and Alabama Hills is one of my favorite locations for astrophotography. But for all of the times we've been there _ and we'll be there this weekend_ we've not been able to find the rock that she sits on since it isn't on any of the maps 😫 But from your video I think it is to the west of the Mobius Arch Loop trail head? You pan to the left and there is that "cave" that looks familiar. If that it? Can you give the latitude/longitude? Thanks and great video!

[@dennisphillips]

Great stuff!

[@jbenziggy]

Dennis Phillips thank you very much! It’s My favorite so far!