The film "The Artist" was filmed in Los Angeles, USA.

Filming Locations:

Torture Chamber

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Eagle Rock Substation, built in 1923 by Southern California Edison, popular for its Art Deco architecture and open interior.

La Reina Theater (Interior)

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Orpheum Theatre, built in 1926 as part of the Orpheum vaudeville circuit, is a richly decorated Beaux Arts structure designed by G. Albert Lansburgh. The theatre seats about 2,000 and contains a Wurlitzer organ.

La Reina Theater (Exterior)

In the Movie

In Reality

Restaurant

In the Movie

Scene where George listens nearby while Peppy gives an interview about her upcoming film.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The James Oviatt Building is a historic Art Deco high-rise built in 1928 for successful haberdasher James Oviatt. The building's grand entrance features a 12-ton illuminated glass canopy and an arcaded ceiling designed by Ferdinand Chanut and Gaetan Jeannin. The impressive Art Deco lobby and mezzanine were converted into the Cicada restaurant and dance club.

Bijou Theater

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at This 2,000-seat hall was built in 1931 as an ornate movie palace. It was designed by S. Charles Lee and Samuel Tilden Norton in the French Baroque style with a grand central staircase in the lobby surrounded by lavish decorations. The theatre opened with the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's film "City Lights" in January 1931. The theatre closed to the public in 1994 but is still used for special events and filming.

Studio

In the Movie

In Reality

Auction House

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Built in 1927, the Ebell Club is home to a women's organization founded in 1894. The club was designed by Sumner P. Hunt in the Italian Renaissance style and includes a 1,300-seat theatre, a dining-living room, an art salon, and other rooms.