Author Topic: Wrightwood on Film (Read 168732 times)

ritewoodian · « **Reply #60 on:** Jan 22, 05, 07:33:48 AM »

Has anybody else seen the movie "Drowning on Dry Land"? It is not a very good movie but one of the scenes is filmed at the Arco. If you look, you can see Hwy 2, the VideoZone and the WWminimart sign. Oh and the plates are out of state. Another little nit pick is the cups they drink out of are not from the minimart. Are they so cheep they cant even get that right?

Nolena · « **Reply #61 on:** Jan 24, 05, 04:24:18 AM »

When was that made, & what kind of movie is it? Never heard of it.

Mrs. Hillbilly · « **Reply #62 on:** Mar 19, 05, 04:16:29 AM »

Chesslike · « **Reply #63 on:** Mar 19, 05, 05:33:31 AM »

Quote from: Spud on Jun 02, 03, 09:20:58 PM

My mom and I were also extras in "The Day The World Ended." I was in a scene where the kids crossed the street, and I was the kid who gave the "nasty stare to the woman that drived by. Also, I was in the scene where they were beating up the kid. They filmed some scenes with me in Wrightwood, and the asked my to go to L.A. to shoot. I happily agreed.

I have been desperately looking for a copy of this movie.

Hey Spud, Netflix has it. Did you ever find a local copy?

KWBoy · « **Reply #64 on:** Mar 19, 05, 05:42:46 AM »

The Day the World Ended - Netflix Rental

ChessT · « **Reply #65 on:** Mar 20, 05, 04:06:14 AM »

Overstock has it for $13.89 (retail $19.95) on DVD, and this month is only $1 shipping....

Click here:

http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?cid=54554&PAGE=PRODUCT&PROD_ID=69922&fp=F&siteID=oP5Nuw5q6fc-U.c4zoKeoal5z4cYL9f.fw

Nolena · « **Reply #66 on:** Mar 20, 05, 08:05:56 PM »

The Rockford Files stared James Garner; not Robert Wagner

wwpt · « **Reply #67 on:** Feb 06, 06, 04:20:32 AM »

Quote from: BostonBob on Mar 19, 05, 05:33:31 AM

Quote from: Spud on Jun 02, 03, 09:20:58 PM
My mom and I were also extras in "The Day The World Ended." I was in a scene where the kids crossed the street, and I was the kid who gave the "nasty stare to the woman that drived by. Also, I was in the scene where they were beating up the kid. They filmed some scenes with me in Wrightwood, and the asked my to go to L.A. to shoot. I happily agreed.

I have been desperately looking for a copy of this movie.

Hey Spud, Netflix has it. Did you ever find a local copy?

I was in it and also went to Universal Studios and Griffith park and filmed more there. I've got a copy. But I want it back! (Famous last words before you never see it again.) IM me.

BusDriver · « **Reply #68 on:** Feb 08, 06, 10:49:35 PM »

Quote from: Spud on Jun 02, 03, 09:20:58 PM

My mom and I were also extras in "The Day The World Ended." I was in a scene where the kids crossed the street, and I was the kid who gave the "nasty stare to the woman that drived by. Also, I was in the scene where they were beating up the kid. They filmed some scenes with me in Wrightwood, and the asked my to go to L.A. to shoot. I happily agreed.

I have been desperately looking for a copy of this movie.

Look on eBay.....they have several of them up for bid!!!

2CatMama · « **Reply #69 on:** Feb 09, 06, 01:54:55 AM »

If you search imdb.com for films with a location listing for Wrightwood, this is the list you get:

Ali (2001)
Black Sheep (1996)
Blue Montana Skies (1939)
Drowning on Dry Land (1999)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Fighting Shadows (1935)
High Powder (1982) (TV)
Larger Than Life (1996)
Local Soul (2003) (V)
Mind Games (2003)
My Reputation (1946)

ChattyCathy · « **Reply #70 on:** Feb 22, 06, 01:03:10 AM »

I got a copy of "The Day the World Ended" -- and although I've only glanced at it while it was playing, I did see some of Wrightwood in the background. It's a pretty bad movie, though -- well, I guess it's what you'd expect for a B movie.

Surfer_Dude · « **Reply #71 on:** Feb 22, 06, 04:11:40 AM »

Hillbillies · « **Reply #72 on:** Feb 22, 06, 04:29:06 AM »

I had heard that one of Spielberg's first films was filmed around the Cajon area. The film was called "DUEL" and featured Dennis Weaver. I saw this movie years ago...Anyone else?

gypsywolf · « **Reply #73 on:** Feb 22, 06, 04:30:51 AM »

Duel was creepy!!! Made you look twice at a big rig in your rear view mirror after watching it.

I want to know why he just didn't make a quick U-Turn and out race it??

ChattyCathy · « **Reply #74 on:** Feb 22, 06, 05:36:14 AM »

Wildman · « **Reply #75 on:** Feb 22, 06, 07:46:18 AM »

Don't forget a bad remake of the Lone Ranger that had riding scenes shot up at Table Mountain Campground.

Stitches · « **Reply #76 on:** Feb 28, 06, 12:32:13 AM »

ChattyCathy · « **Reply #77 on:** Mar 01, 06, 02:06:42 AM »

He played Chester Goode, Matt Dillon's sidekick. I think Festus Haggen was Marshal Dillon's next sidekick. Did you know that Burt Reynolds was also in some of the earlier espisodes? And this was when Burt Reynolds looked good.

Patchylou · « **Reply #78 on:** Mar 29, 06, 02:45:43 AM »

Does anybody know the name of the movie this film crew was working on? Is it available on Netflix? I was living at the top of Apple St. when this was being filmed and I've always wondered about it.

I just got finished watching "The Day the World Ended." Simply HAD to see it (Netflix)! Silly movie, but still pretty cool to see the street signs, the post office, Mile High Pizza, Apple St., among other familiar sites!

Kristaldawn · « **Reply #79 on:** May 04, 06, 10:23:10 PM »

There was something being filmed in front of Park Place Realty, does anyone know what is going on? Commercial??

Author Topic: Wrightwood on Film (Read 168732 times)

ritewoodian

Chesslike

KWBoy

wwpt

BusDriver

2CatMama

Hillbillies

gypsywolf

Wildman

Patchylou

Kristaldawn