Wattles Mansion (Jualita) is a mansion in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Ghoulies (1985) and Rain Man (1988). It was designed by Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Los Angeles, California
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10815, SRC-1833, SRC-13722 - Appeared in Ghoulies (movie, 1985)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10815, SRC-1833, SRC-13438 - Appeared in Rain Man (movie, 1988)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1833, SRC-10816, SRC-11215, SRC-10815 - Designed by Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10815, SRC-13722, SRC-17252
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10815 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattles_Mansion (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10816 — https://www.beforethe101.com/post/wattles-mansion-gardens-hollywood (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11215 — movie-locations.com – Rain Man (1988) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13438 — Variety (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13722 — City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks — Wattles Mansion and Gardens (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17252 — https://pcad.lib.washington.edu/building/20196/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1833 — Go On Location: Iconic Horror Movie Locations in Los Angeles — Discover Los Angeles (Tier 3, tourism_official; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Ghoulies filmed?
Wattles Mansion (Jualita), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Ghoulies. This property has also appeared on screen in Rain Man.
Where was Rain Man filmed?
Wattles Mansion (Jualita), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Rain Man. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghoulies.
Who designed Wattles Mansion (Jualita)?
Wattles Mansion (Jualita) was designed by Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey.
Where is Wattles Mansion (Jualita) located?
Wattles Mansion (Jualita) is located in Los Angeles, California.