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The Day The Earth Stood Still

The Ellipse

Washington · United States  ·  Craft lands in the capital

The Day The Earth Stood Still filmed at The Ellipse, Washington. The alien craft touches down on this green oval between the White House and the Mall.

Where to go

38.8939, -77.0366
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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
The Ellipse, Washington
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 The Ellipse?
At 38.8939, -77.0366 in Washington. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit The Ellipse?
Open to the public, free.
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