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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 2 MIN

A Film Noir Pilgrimage: Elevator to the Gallows (1958) Locations

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🍿What happens when a classic movie fan visits Paris? During a recent trip to France, I set out to track down filming locations from Elevator to the Gallows (1958), Louis Malle's landmark French New Wave crime thriller starring Jeanne Moreau. I visited two of the film's original locations, compared them to how they look today, and explored how the movie transformed ordinary Paris streets into unforgettable cinema. Along the way, I visited a restaurant tied to one of the film's most memorable scenes, a beautiful location near the Eiffel Tower, and gained a new appreciation for how filmmakers use real-world locations to tell their stories. If you enjoy classic movies, film noir, French cinema, or movie-location travel, join me for this cinematic walk through Paris. Be sure to check out my full review of Elevator to the Gallows (1958) and my other videos on classic films from around the world. 🍿 👽Affiliates👽 GoPro 9 - https://amzn.to/3ITZcbw SmallRig Quick Release Phone Cage Kit Basic - https://amzn.to/4qzw51D The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection Volume 1 - https://amzn.to/4syL7X9 The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection Volume 2 - https://amzn.to/3L1G805 Camera - https://amzn.to/3SjOUnI Audio - https://amzn.to/4l7jCPY Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3CQZQUf  My Books - https://www.amazon.com/John-E-Cornelison/e/B00MYPIP56 📖Reviews Mentioned📖 Elevator to the Gallows (1958) — https://youtu.be/sPGx7YSKDG4 The Train (1964) — https://youtu.be/XBwsZecg4Rg My All Film Noirs Project 1927 – 2026 - https://classicmovierev.com/all-film-noirs/ **Say Hi on Social** Website: https://www.classicmovierev.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classicmovierev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClassicMovieRev #ElevatorToTheGallows #FilmNoir #ClassicMovies **Disclaimer** CMR is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com. This content is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Classic Movie Reviews claims no ownership of content. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

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