Description
Arden, the Helena Modjeska House Historic House and Gardens, holds a unique place in early Hollywood history as a filming location for the 1918 silent movie The Romance of Tarzan, where its lush, secluded canyon landscape doubled for a jungle setting. Today, because the estate is a highly protected National Historic Landmark, commercial motion picture, television, and professional photography productions are strictly regulated by Orange County Parks. Any filming requires specialized permits and certificates of insurance, with tight limitations enforced on crew sizes and heavy equipment to safeguard the delicate antique interiors, historic structures, and botanical gardens.
