Over the decades it's been much more than a bit player in Hollywood's history. It's appeared in numerous films and TV shows from The Last Action Hero to Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. The luxury hotel was constructed by Harry Culver in 1924 in Culver City, which by the 1940s was where around half of America's movies were made. Actors and actresses that have checked in also include Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford and Buster Keaton.
'You've invented a whole new way to be awful at 35,000 feet': Plane passenger is shamed online after hanging her ponytail over fellow traveller's TV screen
A woman on a flight from Houston to Boston hung her hair over back of seat, obstructing her fellow passenger's TV screen. A photo of the incident was posted on Twitter and quickly went viral. It was captioned: 'Congrats to the ponytailed young woman in seat 22B. You've invented a whole new way to be awful at 35,000 feet.' Many on the social media site suggested that the person sitting behind the offending ponytail should cut it off. Others advised mixing up the hair with a drink or some well-placed chewing gum. One user thought that the ponytail had a practical use - that the passenger could use it to pull himself out of the chair.
The ultimate upgrade: Savvy traveller flew first class from Sydney to Abu Dhabi for just $104 (with part of the trip in $23,000 'penthouse in the sky')
Sam Huang, from Pasadena, California, spent part of his flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in Etihad's The Residence, the most exclusive suite on a passenger jet. He scored a first class seat after cashing in 60,000 frequent flyer miles and spent part of the 15-hour flight inside the suite, which boasts a bedroom, living room and en-suite shower. Back in first class, he had his own private suite, although smaller, complete with a couch that converts into a bed, meals prepared by a chef and bottomless Champagne.
It's nothing to sniff at! Britain's first National Poo Museum displays dried faeces from a lion, meerkat and human baby
While it may seem revolting to some, the unusual tourist attraction (inset) at the Isle of Wight Zoo is intended to inform visitors about human and animal health. The National Poo Museum features 18 samples that have been dried and stored in glass orbs that can illuminate with the touch of a button. Visitors can see samples of excrement from a lion (top left), pigeon (top right), human baby (bottom right) and a fox (bottom left). One sample, a fossilised poo, is believed to be 38 million years old.
Night that the desert bloomed with 50,000 'flowers': Amazing pictures show artwork made from lights transforming the outback around Ayers Rock
The stunning display of 50,000 lights - which are solar powered and grow brighter as the daylight fades - was created by artist British Bruce Munro, and is his largest piece of work to date.The artwork at Uluru fills an area the size of four football pitches and will be open to visit for an entire year.
Now THAT'S a bumpy ride! Dramatic footage shows planes struggling to land and take-off in fierce crosswinds at German airport during Storm Katie
The incredible footage was filmed at Dusseldorf Airport in Germany and shows planes thrown left and right in the winds as Storm Katie raged. The video shows incoming aircraft struggling to maintain a straight line, while planes flying out rise off the tarmac in dramatic fashion. The planes in the footage include an Airbus A340-600, Airbus A380, Airbus A330, Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, ERJ-170.
The six-year-old who takes better pictures than you: Young photographer has amazing road trip images published in National Geographic (and makes it look easy)
Hawkeye Huey, from Seattle, has been showing the world just how apt his name is with a series of holiday photographs that are so good they've been published in the latest issue of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. It's a publication renowned for its exceptional pictures, so it's quite an achievement. For comparison, his images have been published alongside those of his professional photographer dad, Aaron Huey. His pictures are so remarkable that they've made him an internet sensation and he now has over 200,000 followers on Instagram.
Zoom with a view! Dramatic footage shows a tourist braving the 1,575ft-long 'Sui-Slide Zip Line' high above a rainforest and river in the Philippines
The ride was coined as the Sui-Slide Zip Line by the mayor of Danao and is located in the Danao Adventure Park in Bohol. It's a lofty 650ft above sea level. The video, filmed earlier this year, shows the tourist setting off on the second-leg of the line and then being treated to amazing views of thick jungle vegetation and the winding river.
Not on your nelly! Adorable footage shows a baby elephant too scared to cross a small stream as it slips and slides on the bank
The video, which was uploaded to YouTube, shows the small creature slide to a halt in front of shallow water in Tanzania, Africa, while out for a walk with its herd. The group all saunter over the murky stream, but the smallest of the bunch cannot figure it out. After the majority of the group clear the stream, the calf can be seen standing beside its mother as it hesitates to touch the water.
Welcome to Sky City! Tiny settlement in New Mexico that has been home to the same tribe for 800 years still doesn't have running water or electricity (and is reached by a staircase cut out of rock)
Nestled on top of a large cliff in New Mexico is a sleepy commune that is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in North America. Acoma Pueblo in Valencia County has been occupied by the Acoma people for over 800 years - though today it only has 50 full-time residents (pictured centre are residents in 1897) and no electricity. In the 1950s part of the rockface was blown up and a road was constructed to the top. But before that the only way to visit the site - which is 360 feet above the desert (top left and bottom right) - was up a near-vertical staircase carved into the golden rockface.
The ultimate cliffhanger: Icelandic retreat guarantees a perfect sea view
If you crave a retreat overlooking a spectacular ocean view, then perhaps this luxury stay would be for you. American designer Alex Hogrefe has created some incredible concept images of a sprawling apartment with protruding balcony (top left) perched on the edge of a cliff in Iceland. The drama of staying at this heart-stopping location would be heightened by the thunderous waves that crash below.
Three-mile private beach is bought by a mystery buyer for more than £60,000... despite being underwater for half of the day
The three-mile stretch of Welsh shoreline was up for auction in a rare sale because most of Britain's coastline is owned by the Queen. And the stretch of beach sold for more than three times its £20,000 asking price - even though buyers were warned that it can only be used at low tide before the sea comes in from the Bristol Channel.
The REAL Bridge Of Spies: Following in the footsteps of Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance in Berlin and discovering how it has been transformed into a world-class city since its Cold War days
MailOnline Travel's James Dunn takes a tour of the sights that feature in Steven Spielberg's Cold War spy thriller and discovers along the way just why Berlin is a world-class city. Dunn visits the world-famous Glienicke Bridge, which is the centrepiece of the film's gripping finale (top left and top right) and stays in the luxurious Hotel Adlon Kempinski (bottom left), which is just a stone's throw from the Brandenburg Gate and on the site of the infamous 'dead zone', where defectors would be shot as they tried to cross from East to West.
Beach hut that is so rundown it may need rebuilding in two years' time goes on sale... for £220,000
The simple wooden cabin (left) on Mudeford Spit in Christchurch, comfortably sleeps four (top right) and has an electricity supply via solar panels on the roof and a fully fitted kitchen (bottom right). The exterior however is looking tired and requires updating, preferably replacing with a brand new one at a cost of up to £40,000.
Secrets of the Smithsonian: Inside the incredible back rooms collections at National Museum of Natural History (home to 126million specimens)
National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington has provided a rare glimpse behind the scenes at its vast and spectacular backroom collections. Boasting over 126million natural science specimens and cultural artefacts, NMNH is part of the Smithsonian Institution representing over 90 per cent of their collections. These include 30million insects; 4.5million plants and 7million fish.
For once-in-a-lifetime pictures it was worth the wait: Photographer spends 11 days watching den to snap the adorable moment polar bear cubs emerge for the first time
Adorable shots of two-month-old cubs exploring their Canadian wonderland for the first time were taken by Thomas Kokta, who spent over eleven days waiting for them to emerge. In his quest for the perfectly-timed pictures, Thomas faced strong winds, temperatures of -55C, and estimates he kept watch over the den for 250 hours before having any luck. The photographer, originally from Hagen, Germany, continued to snap the bears over a number of days, capturing them playing in the fresh snow, acclimatising to life outside the den, and climbing on each other.
The cast of Frozen, an arrow pointing to the loo and a tribute to the Adventures of Tintin: The world's best plane liveries revealed
Airlines are going further than ever before to create eye-catching designs - from Icelandair's tribute to the northern lights to a Canadian carrier's Frozen-theme featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf. South African budget carrier Kulula Airlines came up with a clever livery that points out various components of the aircraft, including the jump seat, galley and loo, while Japan's All Nippon Airways has celebrated Pokemon and Star Wars.
Caught on camera: The dramatic moment a passenger plane skids to a halt on its nose after landing gear malfunction
The plane was scheduled to arrive at 9.45am at Astana in north-central Kazakhstan, but climbed back into the air when the pilot realised that the front landing gear was not lowering.The extra time allowed airport officials to cover the surface of the tarmac with special foam to prevent a fire and to organise additional fire engines to wait on standby.
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- 'You've invented a whole new way to be awful at 35,000 feet': Plane passenger is shamed online after hanging her ponytail over fellow traveller's TV screen
- Now THAT'S a bumpy ride! Dramatic footage shows planes struggling to land and take-off in fierce crosswinds at German airport during Storm Katie
- Would passenger profiling at airports stop terrorists? Expert says controversial Israeli techniques are more successful than 'too predictable' checks and scans
- It's nothing to sniff at! Britain's first National Poo Museum displays dried faeces from a lion, meerkat and human baby
- Night that the desert bloomed with 50,000 'flowers': Amazing pictures show artwork made from lights transforming the outback around Ayers Rock
- The most extreme body art in the world: Ethiopian tribe who have their bottom teeth knocked out so they can wear huge lip discs
- 'How low could they get?' Pensioner whose wife died on cruise ship returns home to find bills for medical expenses and tips totalling £3,750... but no condolences
- The ultimate upgrade: Savvy traveller flew first class from Sydney to Abu Dhabi for just $104 (with part of the trip in $23,000 'penthouse in the sky')
- The six-year-old who takes better holiday pictures than you: Young photographer has incredible road trip images published in National Geographic (and makes it look easy)
- Airbnb vs hotels: Infographic reveals which type of accommodation is cheapest in cities around the world (and how staying in someone's house can be £100 DEARER)
- How long should the work phone stay switched off on vacation? Expert reveals whether you'll get fired for ignoring your boss on holiday
- Caught on camera: Dramatic moment A380 aborts Manchester landing during Storm Katie before diverting to London (and returning two hours later to try again)
- A 'reset button' from the US to Russia and a straw penis sheath from Tanna to the UK: The strangest gifts exchanged between countries revealed
- British woman left in critical condition after 65ft plunge from cliffs in Spain following 'problem with knots on climbing rope'
- Zoom with a view! Dramatic footage shows a tourist braving the 1,575ft-long 'Sui-Slide Zip Line' high above a rainforest and river in the Philippines
- Plane evacuated minutes before take-off after a passenger spots that it has a flat tyre
- Not on your nelly! Adorable footage shows a baby elephant too scared to cross a small stream as it slips and slides on the bank
- Peanut butter and jam sandwiches or watermelon with halloumi: Locals from around the world share their country's go-to afternoon snack .
- Do YOU have what it takes to be a flight attendant? From height restrictions to BMI levels... the strict requirements for wannabe cabin crew members around the world
- Escape to the country... without leaving your armchair! Enterprising Brit sells 'unused English air' to tourists for £50 a jar
- Three-mile private beach is bought by a mystery buyer for more than £60,000... despite being underwater for half of the day
- The REAL Bridge Of Spies: Following in the footsteps of Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance in Berlin and discovering how it has been transformed into a world-class city since its Cold War days
- Cleverest con of all time? Man claims he gets free holidays and car rentals after changing his surname to 'Null'
- The ultimate cliffhanger: Icelandic retreat guarantees a perfect sea view... because it juts out from a rocky precipice
- Beach hut that is so rundown it may need rebuilding in two years' time goes on sale... for £220,000
- Now that really IS sleeping with the fishes: Airbnb launches its first underwater bedroom where guests are surrounded by sharks
- Forget diving into the infinity pool or rushing to the beach: Hotel guests just want to access Wi-Fi when they arrive (with 65% logging on within SEVEN minutes)
- Passengers left 'in a state' after A380 aborts Manchester landing THREE times during Storm Katie before diverting to London (and returning two hours later to try again)
- Secrets of the Smithsonian: Inside the incredible back rooms collections at National Museum of Natural History (home to 126million specimens)
- Welcome to Sky City! Tiny settlement in New Mexico that has been home to the same tribe for 800 years still doesn't have running water or electricity (and is reached by a staircase cut out of rock)
- Caught on camera: The dramatic moment a passenger plane skids to a halt on its nose after landing gear malfunction
- The cast of Frozen, an arrow pointing to the loo and a tribute to the Adventures of Tintin: The world's best plane liveries revealed
- They're NOT the dirtiest place in the cabin and the flush can seal you onto the seat: Shocking facts about airplane loos
- Good job he's going to Iceland! Passenger goes to extreme lengths to avoid £45 baggage charge... by boarding flight with ALL of his clothes on
- A380 arrives in the Midlands: World's biggest passenger plane touches down at Birmingham Airport for the first time before jetting off for inaugural service to Dubai
- Hipp-O-M-G! Nature reserve staff shocked to find a hippopotamus taking a dip in their swimming pool to cool off during drought in South Africa
- Boom time! The incredible planes that will bring about a new era in supersonic travel (with one reaching a top speed of 12,000mph)
- For once-in-a-lifetime pictures it was worth the wait: Photographer spends 11 days watching den to snap the adorable moment polar bear cubs emerge for the first time
- Incredible aerial pictures show how Shanghai Disneyland is taking shape fast... as opening day tickets sell out within HOURS
- From pampered pooches paddling in paradise to a high-flying hog at 30,000ft: Instagram's most popular travelling animals
- The ultimate festival accommodation? The 'world's first mobile hostel' comes with fold-up beds, WiFi... and sound-proofing
- 'Drunk and abusive' passenger forces Thomas Cook flight to abandon take-off at Newcastle Airport
- When you gotta go, you gotta go! First-time flyer mistakes plane's emergency exit for toilet door and accidentally inflates evacuation slide
- Don't go higher than the fifth floor and avoid staying near the lobby: The safest hotel rooms during a terror attack revealed
- The most fascinating tour of London: Take in sights such as Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge from the Thames... on a 'BUS'
- Crystal clear waters, untouched beaches and a pastel-hued capital: Why Puerto Rico is the Caribbean's new affordable hotspot
- Death Valley from above: Stunning aerial photos reveal the beauty of sand dunes, volcanic craters and thirsty rivers in the hottest place on earth
- Writing my own Jungle Book: Searching for Rudyard Kipling's Shere Khan in the heart of India's forests
- Going solo... but not for long: Finding solace and friendships on a Caribbean odyssey
- Treat the family to a Crete escape: The beautiful Greek island offering something for everyone
- Pit-stops and palaces: Feasts for the eyes, ears and stomach in the most prestigious region of France
- Croatia's grand secret comes in from the cold: Reaching Pula and its 2,000-year-old monuments has never been easier
- The perfect match: Soccer and a relaxed Med break sit happily together in idyllic Sardinia
- Two passengers kicked off plane at Manchester Airport after they were deemed 'TOO DRUNK to fly' at 8.40AM
- Dramatic moment JetBlue plane touched down on its nose and sent sparks flying on the runway after its landing gear failed
- An Inspector Calls: The eclectic No. 11 Cadogan Gardens will make you feel like you're misbehaving just by checking in
- Treat the family to a Crete escape: The beautiful Greek island offering something for everyone
- Oh happy Danes! Discovering what makes Denmark a famously contented country with a visit to Europe's next Capital of Culture
- A reel haven for fishing fans: From slippery salmon to high-tempered trout, this Welsh getaway left chef Valentine Warner hooked
- Following in the footsteps of Anne of Green Gables: Inspired by the children's classic, Dame Esther Rantzen visits Eastern Canada and is utterly charmed
- Gold palm trees and a garden library: Why a quirky boutique property in Bruges has been crowned Belgium's best concept hotel
- Croatia's grand secret comes in from the cold: Reaching Pula and its 2,000-year-old monuments has never been easier
- They really ARE having a whale of a time! Incredible footage shows pod of playful humpbacks pirouetting through the ocean
- World's oldest tortoise, Jonathan, enjoys his first ever bath at the ripe old age of 184 (ahead of a royal visitor to his St Helena home)
- 'If you like chavs with lots of tattoos eating c****y food, this is the place for you': It's been slated on TripAdvisor, so why DOES Cameron keep going back to Lanzarote?
- Revealed: The world's largest island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island (and it's probably never had a human visitor)
- Train to Newquay or flight to Moscow? Infographic reveals the shocking number of destinations Brits can fly to around the world... for the same price as a rail journey
- Pictured: Crippled passenger jet with broken landing gear that was hosed with foam after an emergency landing
- Perfect for a nap, shower... or an 'afternoon delight'? New smartphone app allows users to book a hotel room by the MINUTE
- Shocking drone photographs reveal how wild fires and five years of drought have devastated California's landscape
- Revealed: The plane seat with an AIRBAG to protect first and business class passengers in a crash landing
- Welcome to the dark... and light side of London: Mesmerising timelapse footage contrasts day and night scenes in the capital
- House guest's shock at being woken up by 'frozen excrement from plane loo' crashing through roof
- The best travel job you don't know about: Hilton's 'tastemaker' explores the world to research new hotel restaurant concepts
- Sir Richard Branson set to usher in new era of 'affordable' supersonic flights with 'mini Concorde'
- From volcanic ash clouds in Indonesia to a Japanese monkey braving the cold: The stunning winners of the prestigious Smithsonian Photo Contest revealed
- Airbnb 'unlocks' more than 4,000 villas and apartments in Cuba... and these photographs show how visitors are in for a treat
- A walk on the REALLY wild side: From massages with pythons to crocodile cages - how you can get up close and personal with nature's most fearsome predators
- From the Grand Canyon to the Taj Mahal: Tourists reveal which attractions really DO live up to the hype
- Out of this world! The amazing volcanic hydrothermal fields in Ethiopia that look like the landscape of an alien planet
- Pretty in pink: Spectacular photographs reveal how Japan and South Korea are transformed by blooming cherry blossom trees
- Thrill-seeking teens risk their lives and imprisonment by scaling 1381ft high tower in Shanghai... to take the ultimate tourist snaps
- Dodging seals and killer whales: Incredible images reveal the thrillseeking surfers who ride the icy waves of the Arctic Circle
- 'We've got a loaded plane spinning on the runway!' Panicked ground staff film a Boeing 737 with passengers on board being spun 180 DEGREES by extreme winds
- Assassin the candidates: Ninja-seeking tourism officials in Japan have been overwhelmed with applications
- Carnival to send first cruise ship from US to Cuba for over 50 years after agreeing deal with Castro's government
- The future of economy class revealed: Airbus's new planes have wider seats, lavatories that play soothing sounds... and space for even more passengers
- Sunburn at 30,000ft? It's possible. Experts reveal why passengers should be packing SPF cream in their carry-on luggage
- Surviving natural disasters revealed: How to avoid the 'death mask' in an avalanche, run around a forest fire and why a radio could save you in a hurricane
- Isle of Man awarded coveted Unesco status... and these stunning pictures will show you why
- Uber of the skies: Passengers can now book empty seats on private jets through a mobile app for as little as £150
- Follow in the footsteps of Benedict Cumberbatch or Ryan Reynolds: Spend the night in Airbnb properties used as filming locations for Sherlock, Girls and Hollywood films
- Luckily, it didn't take her breath away TOO much: The stunning images of a freediver who came face to face with blue whales
- 'A man was caught dancing around in his wife's bikini and heels': Hotel guests reveal the most embarrassing situations they have ever been caught in by housekeeping staff
- 'Sistine Chapel of the Middle Ages' reopens to public in Rome after 2.7million euro restoration
- Fit for a king: Stunning new footbridge set to be built at Tintagel Castle (but you'll need a head for heights to cross it)
- Land of enchantment: The photographs that show just why Myanmar leaves every visitor spellbound
- Pictures that made a HUGE splash: The breathtaking images selected as winners of the 2016 Underwater Photographer of the Year contest
- Buckingham Palace is 'a dull block in the middle of a roundabout' and Hyde Park 'needs more trees': Hilarious reviews show that not everyone likes London, despite its TripAdvisor gong as No1 destination
- It's all Greek to me! Commuters' surprise when their trip to Woolwich train station takes them to Athens instead... after signs are changed for Jason Bourne movie
- The ultimate retreat if you're Under Pressure: David Bowie's $20million Caribbean villa is available to rent for the first time (at $40,000 a week)
- Never leave your toys at home! New 328ft superyacht can carry a small blimp or sea plane to the most remote places on earth (and billionaires can store their sports cars in the lounge)