Music Box Steps

The Music Box Steps is a concrete staircase with 133 steps and multiple landings that connects Vendome Street to Descanso Drive in a residential neighborhood. The steps run along a steep slope and provide a direct passage between two street levels in the Silver Lake area.

These stairs gained recognition in 1932 through an Oscar-winning short film where comedians Laurel and Hardy attempted to move a piano upward. The film made this location a landmark of early film comedy and defined its identity for generations.

A marble plaque and street sign mark this filming location, drawing cinema enthusiasts who want to experience the setting of an early Hollywood comedy. The site connects local history with film heritage in a way that transports visitors into the city's cinematic past.

Access is at the intersection of Vendome Street and Del Monte Drive, near a small park dedicated to the comedians. Wear sturdy shoes as the steps are steep and long, and plan for a steady climb or descent.

The 1932 film was preserved in the National Film Registry, a collection recognizing works of historical importance in American cinema. The staircase itself has remained unchanged over the decades, offering visitors an unaltered view of where the comedy was shot.

Location: Los Angeles

GPS coordinates: 34.08311,-118.27543

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09