The Day Rudolph Valentino Visited Pickfair

This was so touching. The image of Valentino after he fell over. That smile. Incredible. I will never forgive Pia Zadora for destroying Pickfair. Thank you for sharing. :)

Beautiful memories of the passed. I'm Cuban American, my parents arrived in the 1960s as political refugees to Los Angeles. My dad found a job with a a man who did Upholstery for the stars.It was in Los Felix blvd back then he met alot of stars from the past, they only did antique furniture. Bruno was the mame of the owner he helped my dad alot.My father was born in 1912,in Cuba and he told me that when Valentino died his sister cried so much.He was a young teen ,his sisters where older then him.He also told me his sisters wrote fan letters to Valentino and other stars in Spanish, I wonder if the stars received them we will never know,but he told me some girls killed themselves when this happened even in Cuba.He said all the guys wanted to look like Valentino. Even him lol,but he told me his favorite was Charlie Chaplin. I loved to speak to my father of the old times.He has passed but I still love to see and read about these golden years.Liked the video very much .Thank you

I used to be the guy who took care of the indoor plants when Pickfair was owned by Jerry Buss - he was so kind, let me wander around for hours, told me where the secret rooms were...what an astonishing place. Buss spoke of "sitting in history" -on his bed with his toupee in his hand...is there still time to send Pia Zadora to Siberia?

Tremendously informative showcase of the Golden Era of Hollywood. Much obliged! ❤

Pia Zadora.... destroyed ,& demolished Pickfair.... She said she saw Ghosts..at the end of the stairs..... Her husband was away.....So she went into action & killed a Landmark building..... She sounds like an intelligent & smart woman..... NOT likely........

My Grandparents visited LA in the late 30's and I have photos of Pickfair that they took. I can just imagine them, living in the Midwest, coming out to CA doing the tourist thing, and seeing this magnificent home. In those days you could just walk right up to the property. This was a lovely video, thank you, and I still get so angry every time knowing the house was destroyed.

He had a lot of dear friends here in America. 🇺🇸

Thank you for the kind comment. Here is the list of people at the table. Its like a "who's who" of the Silent era in Hollywood. Left to right: Natalie Talmadge, William S. Hart, Norma Talmadge, Hiram Abbrams, Douglas Fairbanks, Mrs. Talmadge, Allan Forrest (standing), Buster Keaton, James McFarlan (standiing), Mary Pickford, Charles Chaplin, Charlotte Pickford, Joseph Schenk, Natacha Rambova, Rudolph Valentino, Connie Talmadge, John W. Considine, Lottie Pickford. The only 2 I dont know, are the man next to Lottie and the man to the right of Valentino.

this was depressing. and after reading rex ingrams spiteful words on valentinos death i can only conclude he deserved better. i will never understand that vile ny funeral. open casket. days of viewing, undertakercomments, people grabbing for hair... should never have been allowed

Those cherubs are absolutely beautiful! I love the gate and I wonder if there is any part of the pond left. It’s wonderful the new builders left those columns and cherubs. 😊❤

I wish we had a legend to show us who all the individuals at the "stately dinner" are. I believe I recognize William S. Hart, Douglas, Mary, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Valentino, but my old eyes are not what they used to be, and I cannot identify any of the others. No doubt some were spouses of those in the photo. It might take some research to see if the information is found in a book somewhere. Thanks for the very interesting video, and the music is absolutely OUTSTANDING!

Thank you for all the information....I just loved that way of life...with the stars

20 years ago, I staged our Hollywood Underground annual dinner in the Cathedral Mausoleum. Valentino's crypt and stained-glass window were illuminated by tealights. :-)

Infinitamente grazie dall'Italia. Maria Castagna ❤😘🥀

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Guessing 'Marebanks' didn't work? Surely 'Dougpick' or 'PickDoug' was a thought 🤔...