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The Day The Earth Stood Still

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington · United States  ·  Visit to a father's grave

The Day The Earth Stood Still filmed at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington. The boy takes his companion to see a grave at this national cemetery in Virginia.

Where to go

38.878611, -77.068333
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)
On screen
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In real life
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Day The Earth Stood Still film at Arlington National Cemetery?
At 38.878611, -77.068333 in Arlington. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Arlington National Cemetery?
Open to the public, free.
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