Touch Of Evil (1958) Filming Locations - Orson Welles Film Noir Then & Now Spots / Charlton Heston

Touch Of Evil Filming Locations in Venice California

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW These types of video are what I love to do . Researching and studying films and then putting together location videos in my own style is very rewarding . Expect many more , also deep cuts like this one . Not for views or what’s currently popular but because subjects I want to cover

[@billyfalls3060]

Nice! Do what you love! You inspire more than you might give yourself credit for, lifes to short to not do what you can and get out of life what you put in. Thanks for all your contributions, and as old school 311 would say "F*** the nay sayers, cause they don't mean a thing!".

[@americafirst2159]

I guess I’m gonna have to watch this one before I watch the video thanks for your work out there fun to follow you

[@gregsvlogshow]

Nice, Adam!! Keep it up!!

[@tardfarmer2.097]

No one cares

[@B82828]

Boring low effort dribble

[@tracythomas132]

Please don’t ever lose your enthusiasm for history as the world needs every one! Loved the video and thank you!

[@TheDailyWoo]

I hope I don’t either . Thank you for watching

[@Libertyordeath38]

I LOVE that you did an old movie! Yay! More Old Movies PLEASE!!!!! Thanks!

[@TheDailyWoo]

More to come . Lots more . Trying to do deeper subjects and lesser popular films too

[@Libertyordeath38]

@@TheDailyWoo Great! Thank You!

[@AbstractASMR1]

@@TheDailyWoo Night of the Comet! Repo Man! Miracle Mile!

[@richardsiciliano7117]

Cool doesn't begin to describe this video. I got goosebumps at times. To stand in the same space where the Big Man once stood.

[@Julie_rand]

Orson Welles one of our greatest film makers. I loved his voice.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

It's always great watching you go to movie locations. You are like a detective matching up locations with objects still around.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a lot of fun and very rewarding . I feel accomplished

[@HEYMANWITHJAYMAN]

I get why you did this early morning as you said, it's gets pretty loud and crazy during the day. The passion shines in the screen shots to the locations found. 👍

[@TheDailyWoo]

Waking up at 3:30 am to get there before 5 was well worth it . As soon as I finished music was already blasting and people yelling and cursing . Ha , Venice

[@jopewatch]

@@TheDailyWoo the quiet is definitely necessary to capture the Noir vibes. The lighting, and more importantly the shadows, add to the ambiance.

[@belmum1689]

@@TheDailyWoo Wow I wish I could walk about filming b/c me I've got to get up at 4am to clean a bank, than clean public toilets yes two different jobs straight after each other

[@belmum1689]

I am from Australia. I will never ever be able to go to America so it's great to see what the world is like in America.

[@punchline43]

@@TheDailyWoo Nice Last Crusade reference there ha ha.

[@crush41gb]

I love these. It allows you to document history, step back in time and spend a moment becoming part of your favorite films. Love the flock of seagulls that flew by, too. ;)

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s fun to research and put them together . Thank you for watching

[@AH-rl9ev]

Outstanding! The detail and the time you take to dissect the locations of the film's are always top notch!....

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you so much

[@patjohnson7835]

I love when you tour of old movie sites and match them to the movie scenes. It's so awesome to see the actual locations. Always so well done. This was amazing. Thank you!!

[@gray7863]

One of my favorite film noir movies from that era . Good job of retracing the sites of this classic movie. We did the same thing at the Seattle center with the Elvis movie "It Happened At The Worlds Fair" in 62 . We were up there in 81 or 82 and not a lot had changed so it was easy to find most of the location spots, not sure how easy or hard that would be today. ........ A Touch of Evil is always worth a second look and has one of the best lines ever when MD says to Orsen Wells "You're a mess honey" and he knew she was right . thanks Adam

[@rparret]

I have that movie on Blu-ray. Excellent! I’ve scoped out those locations myself in Google Earth.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a classic . I love it

[@craigbrowning9448]

When the first Deluxe DVD package was released the Motel and the Bungalow still existed. One of the Commentators knew a Luthier that lived near the Motel. I remember trying to find it on Google at the time, I found one that looked old enough, but couldn't confirm it.

[@helgabullabong]

Must have been challenging to find the match ups from a 1958 film. Great work. Best time of the day to be out and about, before the world wakes up. Cheers

[@lorrainethepain]

I always appreciate your diligence and attention to detail in your videos, but especially the research you did on this one. Very nice work...You have a keen eye...

[@robdedrick2052]

Really enjoy watching your Movie Historian Documentaries Adam . Thankyou Sir .

[@robdedrick2052]

Hey Adam was there a house down one of those roads in Venice Beach that Michael Douglas filmed Falling Down ?

[@billjacobsen9716]

Hi, Adam Thank you for this excellent video. This, too, is one of my favorite movies. Your hard work is definitely appreciated!!

[@PureHangout]

Fascinating stuff. It’s amazing how many portions of the film still exist. Also, nice choice filming when dark - Really places you in the essence of the film.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad I did . Gave it a cool feeling

[@johnggoodman]

Nicely done. Thanks for taking the time to research the locations so thoroughly. Just fantastic.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Was fun to put together .

[@jayr5331]

That was cool Adam. Thanks. The fog was a bonus. I miss the fog in my old California days. It makes things seem more creepier.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It added to it that’s for sure . Worked out well

[@Micheal-Ireland]

Fascinating filmic scene reconstructions! I just watched Touch of Evil tonight for the first time in its entirety and this is a great companion piece! Great detective work in reconstructing the scenes! What a thrill it must have been to stand right where those scenes we’re actually located! Great job and thank you for making this video.

[@superduperwillsaxby]

Never seen this movie, but I still found this so interesting. It’s fascinating that some of the exteriors are still recognisable after over 60 years later

[@seeollieplay8723]

Bought the movie because of your recommendation. Great film! That opening was epic.

[@gregsvlogshow]

These are weird times when we get an Adam the Woo vid in the afternoon!!

[@tinytattoomike7943]

It’s now the weekly woo also

[@heathertokia5828]

Love how detailed you are. Also love the fog. Spooky how it really gave the ambience today as what it looked like in the film. Love that you did it at same time of the filming too. You’re the best! Keep on being you! ❄️❤️☀️

[@gerireischl1959]

You throughly researched this. Excellent job! You pointed out a lot of really cool facts. Doing it at night made it all that more intriguing! 😀👍👍Love the fog too! Awesome how everything matches up....

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you . It did have a certain feel to it at night since that’s when most the movie took place

[@pappy4075]

Fantastic selection. Super job thank you

[@adamchristensen5484]

Absolutely love these Adam. Please keep them coming! But please get rest and be safe when you need too.

[@MichaelChernik-zf2fy]

Where daily woo is standing is where I stood with my grandparents in 1958 when Orson Welles came out to talk to a lighting grip on a scaffold and turned to the crowd, looked down and me and up at the crowd and said: "Why is this child staring at me?", then turned and walking into the night of Venice Beach. The 5 year old me recalls he was the most magnificent man I ever saw.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Holy cow that’s amazing !!

[@scottdial.45]

Fascinating Adam. I love these videos. I will watch “Touch of Evil” again.

[@MichaelChernik-zf2fy]

That night in 1958, I walked with my grandparents along Speedway to the movie shoot location on Windward. Ocean Front Walk was closed by the production. My grandparents lived on Ocean Front Walk and Clubhouse.

[@pennyinaz]

Your research and footwork skills are top notch dear Adam! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing this with us. 💞💚💜

[@travelingwithrick]

Well done meticulously done to match up locations of this great movie. Thanks Adam.

[@lorih2924]

Didn’t know anything about this movie before. Thank you for all you do in researching and gathering film locations and story lines. Really enjoy these vlogs. Keep up the awesome work and stay safe. God bless you

[@lizzieizzard]

Another great vlog - always so interesting and highly recommend to view -

[@Blueskys1972]

This is my area where I grew up. My cousin Jesse cleans the Venice skate park there every single morning, he does a live video on Facebook every single morning before it gets light. I practically lived on Venice Beach in the Summers. Very cool movie history here 😊 my sister lived in the apartment right next to the sidewalk Cafe in the '70s, her rent was $175 a month. "These streets are old they shine with things I've known" (lyrics from the song from the movie Gran Torino) 😍

[@That420Gamer]

I can't say I've seen this movie, but Venice sure has a lot of film history to look back at no matter how old a film was created there.

[@TheDailyWoo]

I recommend it for any film buff

[@midnightrunner684]

You can say you seen it

[@bellab2889]

Always great to see you Adam, thank you for your videos and all the work you put into them. I really appreciate it and enjoy them. 👍

[@dallasguy3306]

This is one of your better videos. Being older than dirt, I have no knee-jerk negativity against old movies, or movies shot in B & W. I've seen this one a couple of times. Keep up the good work.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks for watching and the comment

[@stellarkitty1431]

Props for being there in the dark, I'm scared of venice lol. So now I am craving Tito's tacos 😋😜 I hope u go there afterwards. Thanks for the recommendation👍I absolutely loooove classic movies, saw Compulsion recently and it was soo good!🤗❤✌🤩 luv nerding out with u!!😬🤓🎦🎬📺📽

[@omgbarth]

I know, right? I was like wow, be careful going down those alley ways lol.

[@franlooving4203]

I like your version of match up. I've tried with some things but I like yours & some WW2 ones. Thanks

[@bryangonzales7627]

Your movie filming location videos are absolutely my favorite type of videos you do. Keep em coming Mr. Woo

[@MzelleRI64]

I love this! So cool to walk in the footsteps of Orson Welles and amazing how much of the architecture is still there. Great stuff!

[@TheDailyWoo]

It was a cool feeling

[@shelleycoles7372]

Love, love it! You are definitely clearing up my California blues.

[@yogamazing]

Thanks for sharing, I watched the movie last night. It's crazy how they made Venice work for the Mexican Border, I was there 2 years ago and remember that area very well.

[@bicentenialkid]

Thanks for another great video and I hope all is well with you. Have a great day.

[@grguy793]

Great job matching things up. I find this very interesting.

[@mikerbc1]

This was interesting. I have never seen this movie before....thanks to you it just made it to the top of my "winter movie " list! Keep on rolling Adam!

[@Misc_Anthony]

I love these deep dives from various filming locations... Keep up the great work.

[@BURGHofficial]

You make life worth living💪🏾 thank you

[@eth39232]

Touch of Evil is one of my favorite movies. Ahead of its time.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Agreed

[@kristymace3691]

I have never seen this movie but just as interesting to watch. It's neat how so many of these locations are still so recognizable.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks for watching

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Gotta admit never seen this film but now I will. The darkness and the street lights were but yet the ambiance is amazing.

[@bobbyhand1]

HEY ATW... Another clipboard, another awesome vlog with interesting content. You alw a yes do your homework on film locations. A lot of this would be lost to time, so your intensive study really is going to be an important part of film history. Plus, Charlton Heston. My favorite actor. Even small parts he was absolutely HUGE in. Thanks for such cool vlogs. I can't get enough of these location shoots!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Very kind words . Thank you , I hope it does help for the future to look back on

[@mm123079]

Awesome video! Your true passion shines through! Love the extensive research you do. Such true, observable and honest components of cinematography at work. It can be felt so strongly. Wow!

[@AimlessAdventuresVlog]

Outstanding research Adam ... love it! And THAT FOG!!! 👤

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks buddy

[@daronmarkley826]

You did an excellent job Adam and your love for movies always fascinates me and even though I haven’t seen the movie your trip down the filming location lane makes me want to watch it weather I’ve seen it or not and your so good at what you do I’m always in heaven watching and i love the fact that I always learn something because like I always say your never to old to learn something new and you’ve always been the one to teach me so I will say you showed dedication getting up that early and I’m so glad you finally got to cover a movie you’ve been wanting to do for a long time so again thanks for teaching me so much I didn’t know so with that peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Adam and I’ll see you on the next vlog adventure also please be safe out there and maybe you could do once again the movie born in East LA

[@PlayitagainVHS]

Adam, i never saw touch of evil but after watching ur video, im going to watch it.Thanks for all ur time and research you put into all ur film location videos.👍👍✌

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a good one .

[@PlayitagainVHS]

@@TheDailyWoo 👍✌

[@audition8170]

i love this walking tour and the insight you give, ima big OW fan and think this was his best performance

[@adventureswithjose9739]

One of my favorite Orson Welles' films. Orson gained weight for the role of the detective, but it was dismissed as him getting into the role. Ever since Citizen Kane Welles' judgment was not trusted and his movies like the Magnificent Ambersons and Touch of Evil were heavily edited by the studio. It was one of the best interpretations of the noir genre.

[@TheDailyWoo]

The version on the Blu Ray edited and changed the way his 58 page memo requested is amazing . I’m sure you’ve seen it based on how knowledgeable you are on the subject but if not give it a view . It’s the only version I watch of Touch of Evil and love it . Thanks for the comment

[@adventureswithjose9739]

@@TheDailyWoo Unedited is the only version I've seen. I watched it on TCM many years ago and I was blown away. The scene where the detective is struggling with the suspect I think Welles employed an early version of a steady cam.

[@fernandochavez4312]

This was why I started watching you and your videos. Thanks and very entertaining.

[@jenniferponcia8387]

Awesome. Love watching your work.

[@barbarahaeger-art2489]

Totally going to watch this movie now! I’ve been to Venice and now I’m extra excited to watch the movie - thanks Adam!

[@theBriceSide]

What a wonderful video, Adam. Love your enthusiasm. Keep them coming ...

[@contessalouannec8064]

A lot of History Adam Thank You for doing research and documenting it.

[@tomholz9928]

Excellent work! Incredible detail! Nicely done!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you

[@boots_n_coots]

JoAnn Cowans, a accomplished local artist, painted this area extensively in the 1960s. Her work is both beautiful and historically significant. I have been helping her with some of the photos for her website. I am sure you will find her paintings of the Canals most interesting. Cheers! And thanks again Adam.

[@boots_n_coots]

Hmm, posting of links not allowed? Well, search for black gold prints. I’m sure you can figure it out.

[@markreardon3472]

You said "plethora "! That's a ton. Thanks as always. Two Thumbz 👍👍

[@zippyholland3001]

Excellent 👌. Thank you

[@rhondaz356]

I love the way you blend the past with the present, Adam. You always do such a great job. Thank you for the effort. I really like these.👏🧡

[@BIGTIMBERFILMS]

Great job. Excellent work matching the shots. I give it a big thumbs up!!!👍

[@TheDailyWoo]

I appreciate that

[@patrickbolmeyer9515]

Some find this type of content boring. I find it fascinating! I love all sorts of 'history' if you will. Great job Adam!

[@artanisknarf]

Awesome, gave me a good reason to finally watch this movie, so I saved this in my Watch Later list. Absolutely loved the movie!

[@cindylynn]

Such a great video, Adam. Shooting in the early morning made me feel like I was back then, watching Orson and Charlton work. So cool. Thank you! And a great film too!

[@TheDailyWoo]

It helped with the vibe

[@dmoreaux]

Great video Adam. I am glad you did this location and this movie. I visit this location every other summer and always think of this film when walking around. I always wondered what buildings still remained. Your research and video are excellent. Thank you! I have followed you for along time and I am glad you are doing movie locations now. At least for awhile. Watched the Wedding Singer this past weekend. Great job Adam. Peace!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Livingthedream3900]

WOW #1 on the WOO Vlog......keep up the good job Adam

[@Lorraines1]

Love old movie history! I will have to watch this movie.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Adam this was good! I like this. I was born in 1958. I watched these thriller movies with my Aunt while growing up.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks for watching . It was fun to research

[@kevinschiffer1413]

I found Olson Wells films in Film as Art in college - this was a really interesting video!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@follkiej]

Great stuff Adam! I also get a thrill seeing where they stood and acted all those years ago! Thank you!

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a lot of fun to figure it out and visit

[@adventuresintvland]

I love Orson Welles movies. Nice going!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you

[@mikeclements4402]

ooooooooooooooooh snap dude! Touch Of Evil?!?! Excellent choice!!! I think this was George Romero's favorite Welles' picture.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Oh no kidding ? For good reason it’s so good

[@mikeclements4402]

@@TheDailyWoo Hell ya! He said he was usually thinking: What would Orson do?, while composing a shot. Have you ever seen the original "Carnival of Souls"? Thats another influence of his, you can totally see it, its a great flick!! His other favorite is a trippy little opera film called "The Tales of Hoffman", that one, wow! You can see some creepshow in that one. Anyways, great video again man right on!

[@Jersey-Mike]

Love these videos. They are so Interesting!

[@kincaide67]

I love the pacing on this. Great match-ups and genuine interest. Also - your blend of cinematography with Welles'. Your enthusiasm is a plus as well. These types of uploads are what I get excited about when it comes to an "Adam the Woo" upload. Great job, sir.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Very kind of you to say . Glad you enjoyed it

[@threxix]

This movie is amazing! Mr. Arkadin, The Stranger and of course Citizen Kane are some other of my favorites. Welles was a genius.

[@uncleboatshoes]

Great video, Mr. Woo! The fog really helped set the noir mood.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It really did . Couldn’t have worked out any better

[@lindajohnson4204]

Now THIS was interesting! And as far as I can tell, no one on KZbin, anyway, has ever done it. It is a keeper.

[@TheDailyWoo]

That’s one of the reasons I did it . I’ve loved it for a long time And felt it needed to be covered

[@lindajohnson4204]

@@TheDailyWoo Hey, "History" doesn't have to be "Myth"! It can be true.

[@joemcorbett]

The greatest opening scene ever...

[@MikeRuh01]

Hello Adam. Yes! I shall join you

[@anothernewyorkerinla3923]

You were so close to saying it! 23:05 “a flock of...” 😂👍🏼 great video as usual, the time and effort you put into the filming location videos really adds to the final product :)

[@TheDailyWoo]

Much appreciated . Thanks for the kind words

[@tommyboytommyboy8021]

Adam this is definitely one of your best videos. Thanks!!

[@jopewatch]

Thanks for showing this. A classic film with some classic images. Never realized that was Venice Beach. So awesome. Keep doing these fun filming locations. 👍

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks for watching

[@JaycRam]

Love Touch of Evil. It's been a long while, I should watch it again.

[@tomklock568]

I don’t think I’ve seen this one either but kind of creeps me out seeing this all! Fascinating as always! Thankfully something from 1958 survived this long since I did 😄

[@johnnyrobbins4622]

nice video adam, I really enjoyed watching cant wait for future videos:))

[@TheFeelButton]

Just a taste, a touch, the tip. Cheers Adam!

[@alivenwell14]

Nice vlog Adam. I share your joy and respect for nostalgia. Enough content out there for Humphrey Bogart films? Vlog on 😎

[@lisad476]

Orson Welles amazing amazing under rated person in hollywood. Watch his Magnificent Ambersons...his best really

[@carolynkingsley4421]

Nice shots of Venice Beach.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

The restored version shows up on TCM from time to time... I have seen all the versions... Only Orson's version, as he intended it, makes sense. The studio cut versions are disjointed and leave fragments that are senseless. Nice location stuff Adam!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Agreed it’s the only one I watch . Thanks for the comment

[@DRush76]

Good movie choice! A real classic.