Joe Turkel, the actor who played Lloyd the bartender passed away on June 27th. Best damned bartender from Timbuktu to Portland, Maine. Or Portland, Oregon for that matter.

This is completely untrue, The Shining was filmed entirely in the studio at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, England. Kubrick lived in England by the way and never left. Only the helicopter shots were filmed with a second unit. It was a massive set with built in lights. That is how he was able to shoot in continuity over a few years.

I don't believe they shot anything away from Elstree Studios in England. Mainly because Kubrick never left England. He sent a second unit to get the shots of the opening titles in Montana and exterior shots of the Timberline Lodge in Oregon. After meeting Joe Turkel (Lloyd the bartender) at an autograph show called the Hollywood Show, I ran into him taking a morning walk on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica! And he invited me to lunch the next day at his favorite deli. Such a great time talking about Kubrick (he'd been in three of his films) and others (The Sand Pebbles). I got to see Buck Privates, the Abbott & Costello comedy, in that theater as part of the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival a few years back. Awesome sound and picture.

I live an hour away from the Stanley hotel where Steven king got inspiration for the shining, This shining Steven king didn't like how it came out so he did the TV mini series in Colorado at the Stanley hotel

I lived in Hollywood many years not knowing about this! Beautiful interiors! Love old Hollywood so much. The outside looks familiar though. I am so jealous of you 2! I want to see that before I die for sure! It is pretty amazing how much Stanley was able to film something set in the US, with such grand beautiful sets, and yet he never had to step out of his neighborhood in England. I heard he could actually walk to work everyday! The cast members had to do all the traveling!

The Shining is my favorite movie ever! ⛏️ Happy Halloween ⛏️

I don't leave many comments for people but wanted to thank you for the work you guys put in and for bringing us along for all these amazing rides.

I love the movie I have watched it 30+ times

All shot at Ellstree studios in north London. In fact you can now park your car in the spot where they shot this, as half the studio was turned into a supermarket and car park. That carpark is also the square footage of the 3 Indiana Jones films interiors, and some exterior set pieces, and almost all interior star wars moments (original trilogy)

The line to Jack Nicholson was brilliant, “But you’ve always been the caretaker sir.” Timeless.

Enough people have been posting responses to sufficiently debunk your "findings" in this video, so I won't say much more than I haven't already said in response to those good folks. The only thing I know about any performances in this place was sometime in the 1980s. A group of people put on a play in the armory. It was called "Tamara," and the authors were inspired by Bertolucci's "1900" to write the play and set it in the hall, since it had a "built in" setting that was perfect for their needs. However, I would have thought "The Conformist" would have been a better choice, given its Art Deco art direction. The play was one of those where the characters went from room to room and back. That meant the audience followed them around. I did not see the play, but I had read about its performance elsewhere, including The L.A. Weekly, which seemed to think this play was the greatest thing since sliced bread. It was apparently a hit with the gay community, though I cannot remember how long it ran. The "logo" was a Hirschfield-like drawing of a woman's face, wearing a 1930s style hat, a fur collar, a cigarette in a cigarette holder in her hand, maintaining a "mysterious" appearance. It was on display in front of the hall for a long time. I saw the sign a lot when driving past the place. There is no logic to having Kubrick, Nicholson, Turkell, et al., to fly to L.A., only to grab just two shots. The expense would have been more than the cost to simply redress the existing set at Elstree Studios, if that were even necessary. Kubrick had a video tap attached to his camera. If he had seen a problem in the playback, or when viewing the footage the next day, he would have re-shot everything right there on Stage 5. Where did you get this information? Or, to put it another way, do you know who started this rumor? There have been numerous rumors about Kubrick made over the years, and some have become urban legends. You are, so far, the only person I know of who audaciously made a video about such a rumor and is now passing it off as fact. The comments from people below who believe this is astonishing, and not in a good way.

It's entirely plausible that the Gold Room bar in the film was modeled after the one at this Los Angeles location, but it is implausible - and a little silly, in fact - to suggest that the two scenes between Nicholson and Joe Turkel, and the scenes with Nicholson, Turkel, and Phillip Stone were filmed wholly or in part outside of the Elstree Studios in England. Documentary proof including footage and photos from the set confirm this. Just because you read undocumented speculation on IMDB does not make it true. There were some exterior pick-up shots and other addl photography used in the film but not for the Gold Room scenes. This is very very silly.

My favorite scene of the movie. Awesome, the interaction between Jack and Lloyd, the bartender ghost.!!!

We recommend reading the book if you haven’t yet. We are American Legion members and Roni belongs to this post. We are like giddy teens whenever we’re at American Legion Post 43. THIS is a marvelous video. Epic content.✨

Shinning is hands down best horror movie ever

I'm a member there at the American Legion Post 43. It's a gorgeous building with so much history. Glad you got to check it out and document it! 👍🏻😃 Keep up the good work!

I just wanted to say this last November I got to spend the whole week of the 24th for my 48th birthday at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park it was so cool

I enjoy this movie on hot summer days in Texas. All that snow & the cool mystery. Kubrick is a legend. Bryan DelPalma is also a spooky director. Check out his stuff.

I love watching you and Baby Ghoul. From Manchester UK home of Manchester City FC 😁

That movie theater is gorgeous!!!!!

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My hubbies favourite film.watching it tonight for his birthday .he is nearly word perfect now he has seen it so many times😆

The bar was part of The Goldroom and was built on Stage 5 of Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, London. The Boulder set was also built on Stage 5. The Red Bathroom was not part of the Goldroom. Only the hall was visible with the red tapestry.

I liked Lloyd - he was a gentleman.

Did you know Stephen King himself always hated Kubrick's The Shining ,for some reason. And he still does to this day. I always liked it. I have it on bluray

Thanks for these views. My favorit movie. Rock on my old friend, take care and hope the overlook will come back sometimes.

The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite is the inspiration for the interior of the shining hotel . Looks exactly the same til this day. Definitely should check it out.

It looks like it! Jack says he'd do anything for a drink and the devil shows up. I adore theaters. The stage and curtains and all the decor.

"You set'm up and I'll knock them back Lloyd!! One ba one!"

Beautiful building. I love Art Deco Style.

The shining was filmed in the UK at Elstree studios and the maze was build in the UK at MGM borehamwood studios and that was the only two locations used

I live in Borehamwood where Elstree Studios are, we are very proud of the towns connection to The Shining, Kubrick also filmed A Clockwork Orange in the town.

I just discovered your channel Tuesday and I’ve been geeking out with all of the locations that you visited.

When go to old building and look it and then looks so shinning and see furniture lights and candles and pictures been there for long time just like screen

RIP. He was great in that role! Wish he had more scenes!

You need to visit the Stanley Hotel where Stephen King was inspired to write the Shining. Very historical and amazing!

Sorry, but The Shining wasn’t filmed there at all. Great looking space though!

Those rooms, the theatre, bar and alternate bar area are awesome.

I've seen this movie dozens of times, but never realized that background was faked! Thanks for an awesome video!

I’ve been enjoying your videos and appreciate the quality and editing you put into each one.

What a gorgeous building

"Hair of the Dog Lloyd! Hair of the dog!"

Great Edition !!!!

I'll save this episode for work tomorrow 😁

my boyfriend worked on Doctor Sleep and built the sets! the gold room set took up an entire stage and was a nightmare to build lol.

Everything except extremely wide exterior shots, was filmed in England. Kubrick didn’t return to the USA after he left.

🎵"Midnight with the stars and you. Midnight and a rendezvous."🎵

I can remember when the shining came out, I remember when the trailer for it came on advertising the movie I was a small kid and my big brother used to come running in pointing out the go-cart saying that's what you're getting for your Christmas..... Lol... That little kid always freaked me out along with the young girls the twins... 😱

I really freaking love you guys! Im new to the channel but ever since I watched one video of y’all I have benching them. You guys have seen and done things some of us only dream we could do. Thank you for sharing all this with us!! 😄

You do know Kubrick did not fly, so He would not of been there for any pick up shots. And no way he's flying just for pick up shots!

i was born that year. 1980. i am 42 years old. now 2022, ❤

The filming was filmed mainly at Elstree Studios in England. I know because the exterior set of the hotel is still there!

It's not true at all. All the bar scenes were filmed at EMI Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, UK. The Gold Room was filmed on Stage 5.

The Stanley Hotel - Historic Stanley Estes Park Hotel where it was also film

There’s just something magical about old school Hollywood architecture. Another great video Michael and Jessica!! Happy Halloween 🎃 🖤 💚🙏

I love that you find beauty in almost everything

Wonderful work!

Awesome, luv that movie so much

Shining was terrifying when i was a kid and still is! Kubrick and Nicholson man, they don’t make movies like they used to! Even scarier book!

That movie theater is my favorite room Simply amazing wow thank you for sharing

Probably my favorite movie. We were at the Stanley in Colorado a few years ago and I loved the whole experience. Always good stuff from you guys. Great filming location vid. You did the Timberline, now the Stanley for the background? Keep up the great work.

I've been in there... to vote. It's a block from my apartment.

Woahhhh! The Shining is down as my “scariest of all time”!!! Yasssss! “Come play with us Danny…” Goosebumps!! Here’s Johnnnyyyy!!!

I live not to far from Boulder, and the location of the establishing shot for the Torrence's Boulder apartment.

AWESOME

This building certainly has a rich tradition. George C Scott s speech at the beginning of Patton was filmed there as well

Love the book, and the movie. Cool vid as always.

LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!!

Loved the video, guys! Another classic!

Beautiful building.

Do you have a podcast? I feel like the Grimm life collective needs a spooky podcast! Awesome content!

One of my favorite horror movies ever & it’s a great movie I loved the Shining

Great video. Looks really stunning inside

That auditorium is great----------------------------

Thank you for fascinating channel , you guys are professional and your love for all things Grimm is so real. Love love this channel. This place is simply stunning

Great video!

Joe Turkel who played Loyd is still alive at 94. This was my favorite scene as well.

well it would of been a second crew as Kubrick didn't ever return to the US after he left after 2001 space oyssey in 1968 which makes this questionable because I dont think he would of allowed second crew to film actors without him being there, things like the helicopter shots in Colorado and overheads of the Timberline Lodge are all second crew stuff but not neccesarily having the actors in them. Is there any actual documentation on this

Awesome video and great movie. Thanks guys for taking the time to share filming locations 👍 Hello from Guadalajara Mexico 🇲🇽 you're the best!

There is a comprehensive interview with cinematographer John Alcott detailing how he lit and shot this movie, which appeared in the " American Cinematographer" publication and the interview is available to read on their online archive. John Alcott describes in fascinating detail how he approached lighting the sets at Elstree Studios and he describes the gold room and bar sets and how those scenes were lit with "practical lights"...in other words the lighting came from what appeared to be the natural light on the set, the Chandeliers and the light from the panels behind the bar and the lights on the tables etc, his descriptions are accompanied by stills of the scenes at the bar with Jack and Joe Turkel which were filmed entirely at the studio sets at Elstree, there were no scenes or pick ups filmed in L.A. and if there were Alcott would have mentioned it...the lighting was so involved and complex it would have been extremely difficult to recreate it at a different location anyway. Kubrick was a meticulous and highly organised film maker, the only reason a director would do pick ups at a later date at a different location would be because he neglected to cover what he needed for the edit on the original studio set, if the set has been struck and studio filming wrapped and the actors have gone home to L.A. then maybe that would be a reason but in this case Kubrick got everything he needed at the studio, he was known for covering every option with many takes, it is just not his style to miss something that important that he has to recreate it later at a real location. I think people who have worked on the movie have also confirmed there was no filming in L.A.

Great content. You are awesome

Another great video. Thanks Both.

American Legion beautiful facility rich in history, awesome vlog The Shining 👍🏻

Thank you both for all your videos. I love the true crime ones and Halloween ones the most

You guys are amazing! I had the pleasure of meeting actor Joe Turkel aka Lloyd the bartender years ago at a Chiller Convention in New Jersey with my wife. He couldn't have been nicer, and I asked him what it was like working with Jack, and he replied, He is a jokester on set and tries to make everyone relax before the scene is shot. He also told me that Stanley Kubrick started his career as a cinematographer, so now I can see why all of his films look great down to the precise detail.

Loved this , the shining Great movie 🎥 thanks for sharing

wow that theater is amazing

"I was always the bartender"

Very historical hotel and your presentation enhance the beauty of this wonderful facility.

Beautiful shots. 🥹

No offense intended, but with all that's been documented over the decades since the film's release, there's no mention by anyone of Kubrick assembling a film crew and flying off with them and Jack Nicholson to Los Angeles. Kubrick left the security of his home and family in England, the huge set he had meticulously built, flies across the world to California - and not a single person noticed or or has ever mentioned it? Sure thing. You bet. It's goofy internet myth/speculation unsupported by any documentation - therefore, it *must* be true! 🧐

Saw this in the theater with my dad. I was 10. It was Awesome

Oh my gosh I have a fascination for The Shining too. You guys are amazing! love all the places you two go and take us along. Thank you so much!!! Your channel is a Blessing for me as I have ptsd, severe anxiety and depression. As soon as I start to feel icky or feel a trigger I go to your video's to go to another place and I feel calm. ❤❤❤

That Movie Theatre is Fantastic.Great Renovation.

BARRY DENNEN ( who played BILL WATSON) in THE SHINING was a dear friend of mine and shared withe several stories about his time filming the movie and working with Kubrick.

Holy crap i didn't know the shining was filmed there. Last October I got to go there to see the US premiere of HALLOWEEN KILLS for Beyond Fest. Such a great experience and yes Jamie Leigh Curtis showed up(the vid is on my youtube channel). A couple things I wanted to bring up is that the bartenders name was actually Lloyd at the Stanley Hotel where King was inspired to write the Shining. He was supposed to stay at the Howard Johnsons but he couldn't get there and was snowed in and had to stay at the Stanley Hotel. When i left the premiere of Halloween Kills i got talking with one of the members and he told me the large gun outside the American Legion Post is actually not an American gun, its a Japanese gun. Back in the dayy this building used to host Boxing matchups as well.

My all time favourite movie

This film and Amytyville Horror were first scary films i saw as kid. I used to scare my sister doing the "hi my name is Tony"bit that Daniel does in movie lol..great job guys!

The history of this place is unreal. Absolutely phenomenal!!!

A very relatable movie that came out the year of my birth, love the bonafide sequel as well. 🎃👍