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Where was The Mambo Kings filmed?

1992 film by Arne Glimcher

The Mambo Kings (1992) was filmed in Los Angeles, Malibu, San Marino, Vernon, Ambassador Hotel, Tower Theatre and 2 more places, 8 places named in its Wikipedia article, in the United States. Wikidata records no filming location for it at all, so the article is the only recorded source. Each place says where its claim comes from.

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Places per Wikipedia's article

The Wikipedia article names 8 places. Each links to the sentence that says so.

Towns & cities Los Angeles United States Seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
“The film was made with a budget of $15.5 million, and shot on location in Los Angeles, California, which doubled for scenes set in a 1950s-era New York City.” Wikipedia
Landmarks & buildings Ambassador Hotel United States Defunct hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States
“The Ambassador Hotel was used to recreate the Palladium Ballroom, a former New York City concert hall.” Wikipedia
Towns & cities Malibu United States City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
“Scenes set in Mexico were shot on location in Westward Beach in Malibu.” Wikipedia
Towns & cities Vernon United States City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
“A meat-packaging plant in Vernon was used for scenes set in the Castillo brothers' workplace.” Wikipedia
Landmarks & buildings Tower Theatre United States Movie theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, United States
“The Embassy Theatre in downtown Los Angeles depicted a nightclub known as Club Babalu, while the Tower Theatre doubled for scenes set in the fictional Empire Ballroom.” Wikipedia
Landmarks & buildings Red Studios Hollywood United States Rental studio located at 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd. in Hollywood, California
“The production first shot scenes at Ren-Mar Studios, the former site of Desilu Productions.” Wikipedia
Towns & cities San Marino United States City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
“The filmmakers also shot scenes in San Marino, where Lacy Park doubled for scenes set in New York City's Central Park.” Wikipedia
Landscapes & nature Lacy Park United States Public park in Los Angeles County, California

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