The Fox Lot, known historically as Movietone City, is the first complete facility built specifically for the production of motion pictures.
The studio opened with a great deal of fanfare in October of 1928, as it was often called “a small
city” in which each of the buildings constructed between 1928 and 1932 had a role in the production of films, from the ornate administration buildings and “soundproof” stages to the most functional support facilities and residences. Built in just under four months, Fox Film Corporation’s principal studio was considered, “the newest, largest, and most completely equipped plant for the production of motion pictures in the world.”
Currently in use at the studio are over 2 million square feet of production support and headquarter facilities for Fox administration, production personnel, stages, theaters, dressing rooms, and editing bays.
1928 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
The crowd gathering during the opening day dedication celebration on Oct. 28, 1928.
1930 - FOX STUDIOS Backlot
Pico Boulevard is in the foreground and the lot extends to Santa Monica Boulevard.
1937 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
Two years after the merger of 20th Century Pictures and Fox Film Corporation. Sound Stage 15 is being constructed in the foreground.
1950 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
This wider shot shows the full expanse of the lot.
1969 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
The Avenue of the Stars has been completed and Century City is being developed.
2007 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
Century City has been completely developed and the lot exists, for the most part, as it does today.
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1928 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
The crowd gathering during the opening day dedication celebration on Oct. 28, 1928.
1930 - FOX STUDIOS Backlot
Pico Boulevard is in the foreground and the lot extends to Santa Monica Boulevard.
1937 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
Two years after the merger of 20th Century Pictures and Fox Film Corporation. Sound Stage 15 is being constructed in the foreground.
1950 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
This wider shot shows the full expanse of the lot.
1969 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
The Avenue of the Stars has been completed and Century City is being developed.
2007 - FOX STUDIOS BACKLOT
Century City has been completely developed and the lot exists, for the most part, as it does today.
