The Court of Miracles

Photos (c) thestudiotour.com, April 2006

Named after The Miracle Man (1919, starring Lon Chaney) this historic corner of the backlot has been visited by most of the classic Universal horror monsters, including Dracula (Bela Lugosi), the Wolfman (Lon Chaney Jr.) and the Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lon Chaney Sr.). Frankenstein's Monster made his first appearance here in 1931.

A GlamorTram weaves its way through The Court of Miracles in this posed publicity shot.
The tram never actually enters the Court of Miracles.
(From "Inside Universal Studios", 1968)

The same area in the early 1980s
From http://www.bobbergen.com/universaltour.htm

The Court of Miracles in more colorful mood
Photo (c) Bernard Wee, 1999

The Court of Miracles as it appears now, seen from the perspective of the VIP Experience tour.
Photo © Universal Studios

Photo © Universal Studios

The movable fibreglass fountain has been used in many productions including Cloak & Dagger and Murder She Wrote.

On Screen:

• The Miracle Man (1919)
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
• Frankenstein (1931) - The townspeople of Goldstadt celebrated the wedding of Henry Frankenstein to Elizabeth in this square.
• The Vampire Bat (1933)
• The "Atomic Shakespeare" episode of ABC TV show Moonlighting also shot in the Court of Miracles.

Photo (c) thestudiotour.com, April 2006

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