| (c.) 2004-2006, Kip Pullman. |
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| That was Then... This is Now |
| San Rafael Locations |
| Movie Theatre, 4th St. John Milner is pulled over by local cop, Holstein in front of the theatre on 4th street. |
| Marin Cameras. 894 4th St. After Carol first hops into John Milner's coupe a clear shot of the store front of Marin Cameras (far left) is visible along with Dalden and a sign probably made by the art department, "California Canadian Bank" |
| MARIN CAMERAS went out of business several years ago. RED DEVIL MUSIC store now occupies the building at 894 4th street. A salon is next door. New canopies hide the upper exterior. |
| See's Candies 921 4th St. "Do you really think I look like Connie Stevens?" Debbie stops to talk to Terry "Toad" in front of See's Candies store. The store is still at the same location. |
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| Although the exterior of the theatre has been remodeled, the building still stands in 2006. |
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| On a recent trip to the north bay I was able to visit some of the shooting locations for American Graffiti. I thought it would be a gas to compare and contrast the way things looked back in 1972 when the film was in production, to the way the same locations look today. Some of the buildings or spots no longer exist such as The miniature golf/arcade in Pinole or the wrecking yard in Sonoma. However many of the same buildings that were part of the backdrop for the film are still standing. So, lets take a look at some of locations, shall we? |
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