Chaplin Studios is an English cottage style studios in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for The Gold Rush (1925), Modern Times (1936) and The Great Dictator (1940) among other productions. Built in 1917, it was designed by Meyer & Holler (Milwaukee Building Company).
Location: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hollywood, Los Angeles
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-2234, SRC-4147 - Designed by Meyer & Holler (Milwaukee Building Company)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-2235, SRC-6622, SRC-9228 - Built in 1917
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-2236, SRC-4147 - Architectural style: English cottage style
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-2234, SRC-6623, SRC-6624, SRC-6648, SRC-9228 - Historic designation: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-2234, SRC-6624, SRC-6625, SRC-8273, SRC-8274 - Appeared in The Gold Rush (movie, 1925)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-2234, SRC-6626, SRC-6624 - Appeared in Modern Times (movie, 1936)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-10490, SRC-11034, SRC-2236 - Appeared in The Great Dictator (movie, 1940)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-8274, SRC-11034 - Appeared in Adventures of Superman (tv, 1955)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-10490, SRC-8274, SRC-14501 - Appeared in Perry Mason (tv, 1962)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2233, SRC-8274, SRC-10490, SRC-12381
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10490 — https://www.seeing-stars.com/Studios/ChaplinStudios.shtml (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11034 — Historic Chaplin Studio Still Stands in Hollywood — Patch (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12381 — Wikipedia — Perry Mason (1957 TV series) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14501 — Eyes Of A Generation — Television's Living History (Bobby Ellerbee): A Very Interesting History: The (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2233 — Chaplin Studios — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2234 — The Charlie Chaplin Studio — SIMPP Research Database (J. A. Aberdeen) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2235 — Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Charlie Chaplin Comes to Hollywood — Los Angeles Daily Mirror (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2236 — From Charlie Chaplin to 'We Are The World,' this Hollywood studio has seen it all — LAist (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4147 — cbsnews.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6622 — On A&M Records — A&M Records History and Photos, 1416 N. La Brea (the former Chaplin Studio lot) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6623 — Discover Hollywood Magazine — The Chaplin-Henson Studios (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6624 — The Historical Marker Database (HMdb.org) — Charlie Chaplin Studio Historical Marker (Tier 3, historical marker database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6625 — SoCal Landmarks — Charlie Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles (Tier 3, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6626 — Movie-Locations.com – Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush (1925) filming locations (Tier 2, filming_locations; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6648 — The Charlie Chaplin Legacy – Bosque Film Society (Tier 3, film-society; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8273 — City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) List — City Declared Monuments (Tier 1, official-list; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8274 — History of the Chaplin / Henson Studios — theStudioTour.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9228 — Historic Sites Surveys (GC 1323), Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — Charles Chaplin Film Studio survey entry no. 177 (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
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
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Adventures of Superman filmed?
Chaplin Studios, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Adventures of Superman. This property has also appeared on screen in Modern Times, Perry Mason, The Gold Rush, The Great Dictator.
Where was Modern Times filmed?
Chaplin Studios, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Modern Times. This property has also appeared on screen in Adventures of Superman, Perry Mason, The Gold Rush, The Great Dictator.
Where was Perry Mason filmed?
Chaplin Studios, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Perry Mason. This property has also appeared on screen in Adventures of Superman, Modern Times, The Gold Rush, The Great Dictator.
Where was The Gold Rush filmed?
Chaplin Studios, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Gold Rush. This property has also appeared on screen in Adventures of Superman, Modern Times, Perry Mason, The Great Dictator.
Who designed Chaplin Studios?
Chaplin Studios was designed by Meyer & Holler (Milwaukee Building Company).
Where is Chaplin Studios located?
Chaplin Studios is located in Los Angeles, California.