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Son of Kong

1933 · Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack

Explore the real-world connections to Son of Kong, with each location linked to its own story and evidence.

The places behind the film.

Sites identified by primary location sources.

These film-specific property references are sourced separately from itinerary recommendations. Precise points and current access remain under review.

  • Santa Monica Pier · historical exterior filming for The Son of Kong1933, explicitly attributed by AFI to studio production files. Broad Santa Catalina Island is excluded from exact-site authoring; no current attraction, individual pier section, replacement structure, camera coordinate or visitor access is inferred · Location source ↗

More places behind the film.

Filming locations, story settings and documented inspirations, each with its own source. Precise scene positions and current visitor access need separate review.

  • Santa Catalina Island

    Filming location

    Exterior location filming on the named island; exact bay not established, no inferred viewpoint.

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  • Warner Ranch — historical Calabasas filming property

    Filming location

    Archival filmography lists the1933 film at the historical Calabasas ranch; distinct from Warner Burbank and RKO Forty Acres. Exact set and present parcel extent are unspecified, no pin or current access claim.

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  • Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor

    Story setting

    Landmark appears in the1933 films harbour-departure setting; no claim that principal photography took place on Liberty Island. No extra count for the surrounding city or harbour.

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Production locations in the source record.

The film’s Wikidata record lists these production locations. Exact filming areas and visitor access have not yet been established here.

Location research.

Filming research is retained separately from fictional settings, premieres and places visited by cast members.

Production sections and their reference leads are listed below. A cited link has not been independently verified merely because it appears in a bibliography.

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