Well, that wraps it up for the What's Up, Doc? filming locations.A couple of sites, in particular, were left out for various reasons.
The Alta Plaza concrete stairs were used for the chase scene when all the cars drove down them in the park. I had been there before on a previous trip, but I can't find a good shot from the same angle. And for whatever reason, I didn't visit them again on this trip. But I can tell you, they haven't changed in the past few decades.
The "Sausalito pier" is not the one actually used for the ferry today (and it was probably not used for it back then either). From the backdrop of the Bay Bridge I have a general idea where it located, but did not venture down that way.
Regardless, a great script, fantasitc chemistry between the leads, a stellar supporting cast, wonderful city locations and a brilliant director makes What's Up, Doc? one of my top 5 favorite Streisand films. Hopefully it's one of yours too.
Thank you Hart! The journey has been fun!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed it. Thanks for all that effort!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome! As a huge fan of the movie and a committed taker of "then and now" pics, I know how hard it is to not only find the locations but to match up the shots. You managed to do it even on locations that are barely recognizable and I am in awe. Thanks for posting all of your hard work!
ReplyDeleteThanks. You are quite welcome. Have you posted your movie shots anywhere? I love looking at any "then and now" movie pics.
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Thanks very much for all this terrific work! WUD remains a great comedy classic with incredible casting. It was fun to discover the delivery boy was Ryan O'Neal's brother, and the elderly woman at the end on the plane was his mother! Your detective work in tracking these locations has made WUD come alive in a whole new way! C'est bon!
ReplyDeleteLiving here in SF again I can tell you that its been a pleasure looking at this! WUD is my ALL-TIME favorite movie period and not only did I once live in the apt building above "Shangri-la" costumes but inhabit many areas near the filming locations! Its all just a great great blog for a great great movie! Thank you! - JL
ReplyDeleteThanks Joshua.
ReplyDeleteThis was an amazing and entertaining photo essay! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Yasunori.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this. I just watched WUD last night as I am going to San Francisco in a couple of weeks. Such a fun insight you have given us all.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy San Francisco!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for doing this! I didn't have access to this info on my last trip to San Francisco. Heck, I didn't even have internet then! So this will come in very handy when I go back in a few weeks. Thanks again and God bless!
ReplyDeleteYou're quite welcome!
ReplyDeleteBravo! And thank you! What a stupendous achievement. I looked at and relished all 63 posts and the epilogue, and derived pleasure from every single element. You don't know who much it means to me to have been able to revisit the locations from my favorite movie via your photographs. Again, thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Chicago! My girlfriend and I will be traveling to SF in a couple weeks. I Googled "What's Up Doc?" filming locations and got your blog. What an unexpected surprise! We both love WUD and will be taking time from our itinerary to check out many of the locations you posted. Thanks so much for this helpful guide!
ReplyDeleteYou're quite welcome. Enjoy your visit!
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