They OPENED the Fairbanks Crypt - INSIDE Photos!
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- The crypt of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Sr. was OPENED in 1998 to entomb Jr. at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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This is an underground crypt with space for 2 caskets. The first burial goes down and then a steel reinforced concrete slab slides into place which acts as the floor for the second casket. As far as the inability of the flood waters to enter the crypt, there are 2 reasons. Firstly, the vault door is sealed with a non porous piece of fiberglass and put in place with a strong epoxy. Secondly, the crypt is raised above ground level. Also. My guess is they put in a French drain before burying the vault. This is my opinion as a retired funeral director.
I met Mr. Fairbanks once and he really was a thoughtful & kind man. He was in Minneapolis for a lecture and was around 80 at the time. After the lecture I approached the stage with his memoir to get an autograph. He wasn't sure if he could sign the book as it might conflict with his contract (I guess), but he told me to wait, and he'd check. The short of it is he came back three times apologizing and asked me to be patient. There were now Shriners all over the stage wanting their swords autographed, and I'm thinking he could have just blown me off. On his third attempt I asked if I could write through the publisher. He told me, "That would be grand, and I look forward to hearing from you."
I did it and he sent me a 4x5" photo of him autographed to me. The part I liked best was he backed the photo with a piece of really poorly cut cardboard in an envelope that was typed with his address in New York. All I could picture was this charming old man one day sitting at his desk trying to cut through cardboard and using a typewriter. lol
Wow, thank you for sharing your experiences with him, he sounds so genuine, respectful and sweet.
"a conflict with (his) contract?" honestly that is super ridiculous. I am sorry you were told that.
Celebrities' have signed/continue to sign all kinds of "things".
It is entirely possible he (for whatever reason) did not want to sign the memoir (and that's absolutely his right).
It is very sweet that he sent you an autographed photo and cut cardboard to protect it from being folded.
@@cheleshows The story is quite plausible. Publishers often seek to manage and control PR by contracting authors to attend specific book launches and signings and do only approved media. Also, I doubt someone as successful as Fairbanks would have any difficulty refusing such a request - he would just say "No" rather than prevaricating.
@@cheleshowsno that is not ridiculous at all
Cool story.
When placing a casket in a mausoleum it’s called entombment. When placing ashes in a niche it’s called inurnment. When placing a casket in the ground for burial it’s called interment. I work in the funeral industry & absolutely love your videos!!
Hello friend, I am from Brazil and a I have a curiosity about a thing in your coutry. What's happen with the poor people dead?? Are they exhumed after a time, for to give more space to other poor people bodies?
Thank you.
@JulianoDorazzo I have heard of that in South American countries. It's usually for people in the same family.
Wrong, the word is interment.
@@JulianoDorazzoNo, the USA Does NOT do that. We have direct cremation, the least expensive method. ❤
No, in the US you own the plot for all time. We do not remove the remains and resell, as happens in Europe and elsewhere. There is a lot of "wasted" real estate in cemeteries in the US.
i was a London Cab driver and i picked up Douglas Fairbanks Jr and for about 20 minutes or so and we had a long conversation what a nice man
Anton Yelchin… his death always made me really sad. He did soo well for himself. He was his parent’s only child and to lose him the way they did was very sad. Soo young and talented. 🤦🏽♀️😟😣
How respectful you are to leave Anton's mom alone. Each time I've been there I have taken a detour so as not to disturb his parents. How they grieve for their son so deeply that they are at the cemetery daily just hurts my heart. Thank you for sharing this great video with us, you are the best!
Those poor people. I heard they are living in his house?
@@therealsophiemaryI heard tha as well.
My deceased father came to me in a dream. He told me that I needed to let him go. He’s been deceased sense 1959. The parents need to let go so the person can leave and be with our Heavenly Father. 🙏🙏
@@cherylcampbell7495 The parents need to do what THEY want to do. Not everyone believes in fairy tales about talking snakes and spontaneously-dividing seas.
@@LP-jn4twYour inability to fathom anything beyond the end of your nose is no reflection on the truth you can’t see.
Some cemetery workers when we visited in 2015 told us that Mr. Fairbanks did look exceptional but the smell was just atrocious.😢 RIP!
Wow!!!
I’m sure there was a horrific smell. They can do amazing things to preserve a body but it’s still dead flesh / organs now mixed w/the chemicals to preserve it.
My Grandmother was a victorian lady,and we pic nicked in the graveyard, as a child, never thought anything about it was wrong, it's what people did.
Depends on the Casket. If it's a double hermetically sealed 48ozs bronze sealer the body can last forever. I've moved and reburied bodies dead 65 to 91 years dead and every one in a bronze or copper sealed casket are usually completely intact.
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How interesting. Used to live just down on Bronson and spent many an hour in that cemetery - mostly between 1978 thru 1998. A friend and I used to sit on that bench in back of the Fairbanks sarcophagus. Frequently attended the Valentino birthday tributes as well. Such fun. Thanks for this. Enjoyed it.
Wow! When I visited back in the 90's the grave site was totally unkept. The pond was overgrown with lilly pads and frogs! Thanks!
My late sister and I visited here. There were a pair of nesting swans near the Fairbanks monument. They had signs warning visitors that they would be attacked.
I must say you have a lovely voice for narratives like this. I’m quite shocked to learn tge film studio bought half the cemetery but DIDNT RELOCATE THEIR BODIES!!! that’s deplorable!
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I absolutely love that cemetery. I could see a two hour video of that and never get tired of watching it.
Such an fascinating story and interesting history of the two Fairbanks final resting place. Thank you, Scott. Your videos never disappoint and I always learn something new!
Knowing more about the abandoned cemetery under Paramount would be interesting.
What?!
I need to know more 🤔
@@yesibot.2051narrator says that it's 'crazy haunted.' So you don't want to know too much.
"YOU MOVED THE TOMB STONES.... BUT YOU LEFT THE BODIES!! WHYYY??!! WHYYY??!!" No wonder this place is cursed like crazy.
@@richardweiler6931 I’ll have to search if someone has actually gone ghost hunting in that spot 👻
It’s my first time watching you. Kudos to the man who bought and gave back life to this cemetery. And I have to say pleasant voice you have. (with due respect). Thank you.
I have a deep voice and I am a vocal coach... his deep, articulate voice was the first thing I noticed... the absolute perfect narrator's voice.
I have my own favorite father and son story about the Fairbanks’s. When Junior was offered the role of suave villain Rupert of Hentzau in The Prisoner of Zenda, he hesitated about accepting it. So he asked his dad for advice. Dad read the script and is supposed to have told him, “Are you kidding? This part is actor-proof. Lassie could play it.” Dad was right. In that role Junior gave the performance of his career.
It is great. Have heard it before. Terrific and extremely underrated actor. In fact one of my favorites.
I've always loved that film, mostly because of Fairbanks' performance.
Father and son really looked alike! Today I rewatched the Ghost Adventures episode which you were in when they investigated the Silent Movie Theater in LA. The psychic drew a picture of the ghost she had seen there and it was Fairbanks! A great episode! I love it when you come on the show to give the Crew info on the sites they investigate!
Psychics are a sham.
These are grave sites of famous celebrities. These videos make me so very sad.
My mom passed away 100 days back. At 60, I am a “big boy”, but still cry every day. I was with her till the last moment.
In my faith, we cremate our loved ones, so all I have is some voice recordings, short videos and picture.
On God! It hurts so much!
Love the vibe at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery.I think it says Goodnight Sweet Prince also on Tyrone Power’s grave.Went also to see Rudy Valentino’s crypt and stood there with goose bumps the thinking back on his history.
What a fascinating background to the cemetery. I'm glad someone took the cemetery and made it as beautiful as it is. Fabulous actors. Thank you Scott.
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An absolute favorite of mine to go to every time I come to Hollywood. I'm fascinated by this and by your knowledge. Enjoyed your Route 66 trip with Jordan, and am going to become a Patron of yours.... I can't seem to get enough of all the fun and interesting things you do.
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Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you Scott & Troy! Always great stories.
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Scott i think you deserve millions of subscribers ., have so much knowledge of Hollywood history and all the facts . thank you for sharing this video 📸📸 much appreciated Scott
Both were such great actors. Especially their swashbuckling films.
Absolutely awesome vlog Scott thank you that place is absolutely beautiful
Great video Scott! Always appreciate you!!!
Thanks. As a shut in you’ve just taken me to feel ,pay homage to all those there. Thanks for the walks you’ve taken me on over a decade.
Wow, thank you for sharing this! That is so cool about showing the movies although it's changed. I'm so glad that someone bought and returned the Cemetery back to good condition.
There is a vent in the left side at the top of their tomb. People use to slip coins in it and other things I imagine, so they had it cemented closed. I always wondered how the caskets were place and now, thanks to you, I know. You did a great investigative job!
Great informative video as always! I do remember when this place was in such disrepair years ago most people just drove by not knowing it's great Hollywood history. I being one of them...
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Another great video as usual. Thanks Scott!
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I remember when the front facing portion of the cemetery along Santa Monica Blvd was was lined with huge Canary Island palms and a manicured lawn. Sadly, that entire front footage was sold off and retail businesses such as auto repair shops were built on the former front lawn of the cemetery.
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Love all your videos....thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you Scott. I'm glad that Douglas Jr. Is buried with his Dad. It's a beautiful place to be interred in.
Thank you Scott, this was great!
Would love to visit here one day. Thanks Scott!
The Reflecting Pool and Design of Fairbanks grave is truly one of the best I have ever seen... Very Majestic and Royal.
Im from the uk and worked as a butcher in londons fulham road near chelsea whilst serving in the shop one day i looked up and there was mr fairbanks buying steak just an ordinary customer no airs and graces a lovely polite man this was around 1971 .
Amazing as usual, thank you !
Beautiful memorial site. I love how they have the water in place
Thanks for all your time love your videos
Once again amazing! Thx Scott!
What a Beautiful place to Rest! I wish I’d been there for the free showings! Thank You Again So Much!
I always love your content. Thanks so much.❤
Another fabulous video Scott love you man ❤
This was a very good video. Thanks, Scott. "Ghost Story" (1981) is one of my favorite movies.
Great story, I always enjoy your videos! Been a fan of yours since Six degrees of Helter Skelter. Keep up the great work!
Really Nice Video...And you handled it with very nice smooth camerawork! Thank you!!
I've been to Hollywood Forever and viewed the Fairbanks burial area but never walked up close to it.
Scott loved the video and I really enjoyed it and thank you scott for sharing with us.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Scott for your videos and research. Its very interesting.
Thankyou Scott for remembering the classic Hollywood stars and keeping their memory alive. Well done!
Last time I stood there admiring the Fairbanks reflection pool was in 1998 before Doug Jr. had passed. I'm glad to learn he is interred there by his father! You might have mentioned he appeared in a silent picture with Greta Garbo, and another," Our Modern Maidens" with his first bride, Joan Crawford in 1929. I loved his war pictures, such as "Narrow Corner" and *Gunga Din'. Always a class act and gentleman, and just as beloved in England as much as in America, even given a title in later years as "Sir" Douglas Fairbanks Jr.! May he RIP in heaven. And may his star always shine bright in the celluloid firmament of old Hollywood. Truly one of the greats.
Thank you, Scott amazing video and history.
Thank you Scott.
Very good subject and thanks for sharing
Great video..Have a great thanksgiving Scott
Thanks for all your hard work.
Your videos are soo Cool. Thanks Scott
Excellent information. Thank you!
Love the video and I didn't know that the property was acquired by Paramount. Thank you, Scott!
If Fairbanks, Sr.’s, casket is a ‘sealer’ (air & water tight-any higher-end casket would be), that could explain why there was no water damage to his remains.
But all caskets eventually leak.
I genuinely feel sorry for DF Senior inasmuch as he recognized that the end of the silents meant the end of his career ... the end of the way that he liked to make movies. Senior made a few mediocre talkies, retired and was (for the most part) quickly forgotten, along with many other silent stars. Junior stayed on good terms with former stepmom Mary Pickford (although he supposedly couldn't stand his dad's widow Lady Sylvia Ashley). In the years following DF Senior's death the animosity between Pickford and Chaplin only intensified. Junior tried a rapprochement between Pickford and Chaplin, saying to the elderly Mary that Chaplin mellowed over the years. She replied "I don't care, he's still a son of a bitch" lol.
Fairbanks Sr's biographer Jeffrey Vance said that the narcissistic elder Fairbanks likely wouldn't have approved sharing his grave with anyone, not even his son.
I also understand Mary didn't care much for Joan Crawford; F. Scott Fitzgerald was said to have called Joan "a bitch".
I hadn't heard that before, interesting
Who says he was forgotten? A statue is at USC along with a memorial for his donor/sponsorship of film studies. In San Diego County a gated community is named after his ranch "Fairbanks Ranch". His restored films now have a new following on this platform and elsewhere. There are other tributes and memorials at the Academy museum, and elsewhere. As to Chaplin and Pickford, it's a long story going back to Chaplin holding his work product away from UA, being the control freak he was, and some of it may have been his attitude toward women (he was tried in California and acquitted by the jury on a sex charge). As to Mary, she had a long slow decline into alcoholism, and a recluse un-helped (?) by her last husband "Buddy" Rogers.
Mr. Carpenter. I've read Vance's other biographies, so I'm not a hostile critic. But do read Ms. Goessel's biography of Fairbanks Sr. It's less of the "let's find fault" genre, and more let's reintroduce modern readers to this remarkable if now little known (to those under 70) man and in his day great star.
That cemetery is really worth the time to see. I was walking along and just happened to look down and see the grave marker for Mel Blanc, one of my favorites. There are many celebrities from the past interred there. It's a very pretty setting.
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Thank you for the information. It was great!
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Thank you so much, enjoyed the trip. I can't go the places I wish, am dependent upon persons such as you. This was well researched, full of fascinating information, and you have a kind demeanor ❤.
Great presentation. Thank you!!
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Thank you for great video
Thank you Scott Michael's for ALWAYS showing respect to the decedent when reading an autopsy report or going to the cemetery.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the walk .
Fascinating video. Best wishes from England.
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Great video. Thanks for sharing
How has that not been made a movie yet? “You think a house built on a graveyard is haunted? Well, guess what happens when a movie studio builds on a graveyard! In theaters this Christmas!”
In Ray Bradbury book the Skeleton Crew this is the setting. The cemetery over the wall from the movie studio
Poltergeist, A development was built over a grave yard.
Thank you for sharing 😊
I loved Douglas Fairbanks Jr. He was the handsomest man I have ever seen!! Saw him in the Corsican Bros.when I was a kid on TV.and I fell in LOVE with him. He played twins in that movie too! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for this
Fabulous insightful video......loved it.. beautiful Cemetery and fascinating information.....thank u 😊😊😊😊
Love the description 'goo'... I really enjoy your vids, very interesting:)
Excellent video, love the movie screening idea, a very nice tribute.
So sad Anton's parents are there every day. Hearbreaking.
Yelchin?
@@lorrieearle2058yes.
Do a vlog on the hauntings, Scott!!
Awesome video footage and info
Awesome video!!!