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The Glenn Miller Story

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica · United States  ·  Old ballroom scenes

The Glenn Miller Story filmed at Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica. The film uses the old ballroom of this pier, whose dance hall opened in 1924.

Where to go

34.008611, -118.498611

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

Good to know

Title
The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
On screen
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In real life
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
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 Glenn Miller Story film at Santa Monica Pier?
At 34.008611, -118.498611 in Santa Monica. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Santa Monica Pier?
Open to the public, free.
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