Iconic movies shot in Oregon, part 1: 1908-1952
About this episode
The episode discusses Oregon's historical significance in early cinema and its iconic movie locations from 1908 to 1952.
As a place to go shoot pictures on location, Oregon has become pretty popular in the last few dozen years. But the Beaver State's contribution to early cinema, though more sparse, was surprisingly influential. (Clatsop, Lane, Deschutes, Hood River County) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1403c.iconic-movies-shot-in-oregon-part1.html)
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