What happened at Greystone Manor?
Greystone Mansion, where oil heir Ned Doheny, 35, and his secretary Hugh Plunkett were found dead in 1929. In 2002, historian Richard Rayner explained the context: 16, he and Ned Doheny were found dead on the floor of a bedroom in one of the Doheny mansions. Both had been shot in the head.
What was filmed in Greystone Mansion?
Over the decades, Greystone Mansion has been featured in numerous Hollywood movies and TV series, including classics like The Big Lebowski, Eraserhead, The Witches of Eastwick, Death Becomes Her, Batman & Robin, The Bodyguard, Dark Shadows, The Prestige, The Social Network, and X-Men.
Can you tour Greystone Mansion?
A Self-Guided Tour of Mansion’s Interior. A Self-Guided Tour of the Gardens is Free. Limited Handicap Access. Free Parking on the Upper Level Lot.
When was Greystone Mansion built?
1928
Greystone Mansion/Years built
Can you picnic at Greystone Mansion?
Yes yes it is so tempting to have a picnic here but.. they do not allow people to do it here! So before you got caught, please do not bring your picnic basket here.
How much is the Greystone mansion worth?
Description. The 55-room, 46,000 sq ft (4,300 m2) Tudor-style former residence is on 16 acres (6.5 ha) of land. When it was built, it cost over $4 million (equivalent to about $60 million in 2020) and was the most expensive home in California.
Where was Death Becomes Her filmed?
Los Angeles
Death Becomes Her was shot entirely in Los Angeles and featured several locations frequently used in film and television, including the Greystone Mansion (Ernest’s funeral home) and the Ebell of Los Angeles (Helen’s book party).
Who built Greystone Mansion?
Edward L. Doheny
Gordon Kaufmann
Greystone Mansion/Architects
Can you take pictures at Greystone Mansion?
If you are a tourist taking souvenir photographs of your visit to Greystone, you are welcome to do so. If you are at the property to take photos for other purposes (engagement, wedding, graduation, family photos, etc.) a permit is required and can be obtained by contacting our main office at 310-285-6830.