Elstree Collection

Hollywood hair dressing salon, Miss Annie Ondra having her h
The Hollywood hairdressing salon of the British Hollywood. Mme Franzi Jaschke attending to Miss Annie Ondra in the great film studios at Elstree

Filming The Avengers

Princess Muna al-Hussein of Jordan is shown around Elstree Studios by Britt Ekland. 26th July 1966

Sophia Loren taking a break during the filming of "The Millionairess"
Sophia Loren taking a break during the filming of " The Millionairess" at MGM film studios at Elstree. 13th July 1960

Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers pictured during the filming of " The Millionairess" at MGM film studios at Elstree. 13th July 1960

27 year old actor Michael Crawford, who doesn t use stunt men in dangerous parts, filming underwater with a Rolls Royce at MGM Studios, Elstree for the new Twentieth Century Fox production

Princess Muna al-Hussein of Jordan is shown around Elstree Studios Roger Moore. 26th July 1966

SNCAN Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ATBG at Elstree, with another Pingouin II G-ASTG. The Nord 1000 family was post WWII production of the Messerschmitt Bf 108

Aldenham House Gates, Elstree
A photograph of the iron gates of Aldenham House, Elstree, designed for the first Lord Aldenham, ironwork carried out by Messrs. Hart, Son, Peard and Co. Date: early 1900s

Filming at Elstree Studios
Film director T. Hayes Hunter (1884-1944) working with actors Herbert Marshall (1890-1966) and Edna Best (1900-1974) during the filming of The Calendar at Elstree Studios. Date: 1931

Auster D. 6-180 G-ARDJ (msn 3704)
Auster D.6-180 G-ARDJ (msn 3704) at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

Piper PA-28 Cherokee Challenger - G-BASJ
Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee Challenger G-BASJ (msn 28-7305136), at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

Elstree Vaucluse, Sydney
An advertisement photograph showing Elstree, a property in Vaucluse, Sydney, designed by architects, Howard Joseland and Glynn Gilling. Used as a promotion of deep-toned pan tiles, manufactured by H

Florence Desmond, impersonator, as Marlene Dietrich, in top hat, with cigarette. With description, Florence Desmond is one of the cleverest impersonators there are about at present

Whitehall Films, offices and studio, Elstree
Whitehall Films, offices (left) and studio (right), Elstree, Hertfordshire Date: 1929

Whitehall Films Ltd, film studio, Boreham Wood, Elstree
Whitehall Films Ltd, new film studio, Station Road, Boreham Wood, Elstree, Hertfordshire Date: 1929

Street setting for film Kitty, by Burlington Studios
Aerial view of street setting for film Kitty, by Burlington Studios, at BIP Studios, Elstree, Hertfordshire Date: 1929

Skeleton of British International new studios at Elstree
Skeleton of British International Pictures new film studios at Elstree under construction Date: 1929

British International Pictures Ltd, film studio, Elstree
British International Pictures Ltd, film studio at Elstree, Hertfordshire Date: 1929

SOCATA ST-10 Diplomate G-BBTV (msn140), at Elstree in June 1974. ( SOCATA - Societe de Construction d'Avions de Tourisme et d'Affaires). Date: 1974

Stampe et Vertongen SV. 4C G-AYCG
Stampe et Vertongen SV.4C G-AYCG (msn 0059), at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

Lake LA-4 Buccaneer G-BASO
Lake LA-4-180 Buccaneer G-BASO (msn 358), at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

Helio H-295 Super Courier G-BAGT
Helio H-295-1200 Super Courier G-BAGT (msn 1288), at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 G-BBMP (msn C1/0309), at Elstree, in June 1974. Date: 1974

Piper PA-30-320 Twin Comanche G-AVVI (msn 30-1613), at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

Miles M. 38 Messenger 2A G-AZHT
Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AZHT (msn 6334), at Elstree in May 1969. Date: 1969

Piper PA-31 Navajo G-AWED (msn 31-109), at Elstree in June 1974. Date: 1974

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers in a scene from the film "The Millionairess"
Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers in a scene from the film " The Millionairess" at MGM film studios at Elstree. 13th July 1960

Ken Wayne, Rod Taylor, and Hal Galili on a Sherman tank, on the set of MGMs new film The Liquidator. The film is based in a French village and is being filmed at Elstree Studios. 12th May 1965

Rod Taylor, on a Sherman tank, on the set of MGMs new film The Liquidator. The film is based in a French village and is being filmed at Elstree Studios. 12th May 1965

Tony Hancock rides a bike around the set as he films The Rebel at Elstree. 2nd August 1960

Tony Hancock with a cow on the set of The Rebel at Elstree. 2nd August 1960

Tony Hancock rides a bike around the set as he films The Rebel at Elstree. 2nd August 1960

Tony Hancock on the set of The Rebel at Elstree. 2nd August 1960

This quiet village street may lead to stardom. Elstree, Hertfordshire, also famous as a seat in British film making. Circa March 1963

Miles M. 14A Hawk Trainer Mk. III G-AJJI
Miles M.14A Hawk Trainer Mk.III G-AJJI (msn 1985, ex T9698). Registered after wartime use as G-AJJI, on 21 October 1947 and crashed at Elstree on 19 August 1956. Date: circa 1955

Percival Proctor 3 G-AHGA (ex LZ704) was registered on 7 June 1946, took part in National Air Races with race Number 72 and was withdrawn form use at Elstree in September 1963. Date: 1950s

Currie Wot G-APWT, at Elstree Date: late 1950s to early 1960s

Hertsmere WD6 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hertsmere WD6 3

No. 67. The Haberdashers Askes Hampstead School, 1923. Creator: Unknown
No. 67. The Haberdashers Askes Hampstead School, 1923. The Haberdashers Askes Boys School founded in 1690 by a Royal Charter, located since 1903 at Grade II listed Aldenham House in Elstree

John Mills on the set of Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
John Mills is helped to be ready for the filming of the famous quicksands sequence in Ice Cold In Alex (1958) filmed at Elstree Studios

Anthony Quayle during the filming of Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Anthony Quayle and director J. Lee Thompson on the set of the famous quicksands sequence of Ice Cold In Alex at Elstree Studios in 1957

Elstree Hill - High Street, Elstree, Hertfordshire
Elstree Hill/High Street, Elstree, Borehamwood, near Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, England. Showing The Old Holly Bush public house Date: 1900s

Horse serum laboratory at Elstree, 1915
The laboratory of the horse serum farm at Elstree, 1915. One unusual contribution of the horse to the war effort was as a supply of serum which acted as an antidote to tetanus poisoning

Horse serum farm at Elstree, 1915. One unusual contribution of the horse to the war effort was as a supply of serum which acted as an antidote to tetanus poisoning, also known as lockjaw

Poster, Great Air Display, Elstree
Poster, Sir Alan Cobhams Great Air Display, Worlds Greatest Air Pageant, Aldenham, Elstree, 18 April 1933. 1933

London, England - Elstree - Timber Buildings, red roofs, Church Spire.. Part of Box 177 Boswell collection - Round about London. Date: circa 1897

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Elstree, a small town with big Hollywood dreams. Known for its glamorous hairdressing salon, it has attracted stars like Miss Annie Ondra who had her stunning locks styled here. The walls of the salon are adorned with photographic prints capturing the essence of Hollywood's golden era. But Elstree is not just about hair and beauty; it is also a hub for filmmaking. The Avengers were filmed here, bringing action-packed scenes to life within the confines Studios. Aldenham House Gates stand tall as a symbol of this thriving industry, welcoming filmmakers from all over the world. The skies above Elstree tell their own story too. Auster D. 6-180 G-ARDJ gracefully soars through the air, showcasing the town's connection to aviation history. Piper PA-28 Cherokee Challenger - G-BASJ adds another dimension to this aerial tale. Elstree extends beyond its borders as well, reaching all the way to Vaucluse in Sydney where Elstree Vaucluse stands proudly as a testament to international connections and cultural exchange. In this vibrant town, even impersonators find their place in the spotlight. Florence Desmond mesmerizes audiences with her uncanny portrayal of Marlene Dietrich during her "Hollywood tea-party" series – an absolute brilliance that leaves spectators in awe. Whitehall Films finds solace within Elstree's boundaries too; their offices and studio serving as creative sanctuaries for passionate filmmakers striving to bring captivating stories to life on screen. Lastly, Burlington Studios transforms Elstree into various settings like streetscapes for films such as Kitty – showcasing how this unassuming town can effortlessly transport viewers into different worlds through cinema magic. Elstree may be small but its impact on entertainment knows no bounds – from hairstyling salons and film studios to aviation marvels and international connections – it continues to shine brightly in both the local and global stage.