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EspañolCANFIELD-MORENO ESTATE
'Canfield-Moreno Estate', also known as 'The Paramour Mansion', or 'The Crestmount' is a recording studio/estate located at Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California. Named after its original owners, it is considered an historic cultural monument.
The mansion is a 22,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style country villa. It was constructed in 1923 by architect Robert Farquhar. As the opulent former residence of silent film star Antonio Moreno and his wife and oil heiress, Daisy Canfield Danziger, it was the scene for lavish Sunday afternoon parties for members of high society and silent screen notables.[1]
In 1933, after Daisy Canfield's death in an automobile accident, it became haunted. Her death was believed mysterious when her car plunged off Mulholland Drive. Some believed it was a murder and not an accident. Some people believe that the ghost of "Paramour" is Daisy, trying to make peace. My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way describes in the song ''Sleep'' a "night terror" he experienced while recording at the Paramour Mansion (see below). He describes a feeling of being strangled, and says he couldn't wake up or move. He has also claimed in interviews that in his night terrors he saw Joan of Arc burning as well as his loved ones dying. During the bands stay at the house, they came across a painting of an angel above a fireplace. When a band member moved something, the painting was revealed to have a demon reaching for the angel's feet. Also during the filming of My Chemical Romance's song ''Famous Last Words'', Bob Bryar, the drummer, caught on fire because of pyrotechnic difficulties. He suffered 3rd degree burns on his legs but refused to go to the hospital. Strange as it sounds, the lead guitarist Ray Toro watched the fire and didn't help at all. It was strangely out of character for him, the band thinking Ray would be the first one there. After the band moved out, Ray said he didn't feel the same inside the house. Another incident involved the bassist, Mikey Way, also Gerard Way's brother. He would walk around the rooms the others were sleeping in and whisper the words to ''Famous Last Words'' to them in their sleep. The band decided to get him out of the house. Bob Bryar also told about in the middle of the night, the bathtub in his bathroom would randomly fill with water.
The guest house was previously a horse stable and the occasional guest will sometimes smell and hear horses even before knowing the background.
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The 22-room estate has seen many incarnations. It would soon be the ''Chloe P. Canfield School for Girls''. In 1950, it became a convent for Franciscan nuns, who sold the property in 1987 after it was damaged by the Whittier Narrows earthquake. In 1998, Dana Hollister, a philanthropist and civic patron, bought the property for $2.25 million.
Renowned artists like My Chemical Romance, H.I.M, Gwen Stefani, Lucinda Williams, Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Colin James and Vic Chesnutt have recorded here. Sting, Elton John, John Mayer, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, and the Adaskin String Trio have played benefits on the grounds. The alternative rock band Papa Roach lived there from October 2005 to May 2006 while recording their fourth major album, ''The Paramour Sessions'' inspired by and entitled after the house.
It has also been set for the reality show and MTV's Ex-Factor. It has been host to the 2000 Silver Lake Film Festival. It has been set location for '' and ''Scream 3'' as well as the set for Britney Spears' "My Prerogative" music video.
★ Dave Buckner on the Paramour Mansion
★ Amazon.com Editorial article on the making of the Paramour Sessions
★ Google Map for the house
★ HGTV.com article on the house
★ Detailed article on the house
★ USATODAY.com article on the house
★ Photo Gallery of the Mansion
The Paramour Mansion during the 1930's
| Contents |
| Origin |
| Haunting |
| Other uses |
| Current life |
| External links |
Origin
The mansion is a 22,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style country villa. It was constructed in 1923 by architect Robert Farquhar. As the opulent former residence of silent film star Antonio Moreno and his wife and oil heiress, Daisy Canfield Danziger, it was the scene for lavish Sunday afternoon parties for members of high society and silent screen notables.[1]
Haunting
In 1933, after Daisy Canfield's death in an automobile accident, it became haunted. Her death was believed mysterious when her car plunged off Mulholland Drive. Some believed it was a murder and not an accident. Some people believe that the ghost of "Paramour" is Daisy, trying to make peace. My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way describes in the song ''Sleep'' a "night terror" he experienced while recording at the Paramour Mansion (see below). He describes a feeling of being strangled, and says he couldn't wake up or move. He has also claimed in interviews that in his night terrors he saw Joan of Arc burning as well as his loved ones dying. During the bands stay at the house, they came across a painting of an angel above a fireplace. When a band member moved something, the painting was revealed to have a demon reaching for the angel's feet. Also during the filming of My Chemical Romance's song ''Famous Last Words'', Bob Bryar, the drummer, caught on fire because of pyrotechnic difficulties. He suffered 3rd degree burns on his legs but refused to go to the hospital. Strange as it sounds, the lead guitarist Ray Toro watched the fire and didn't help at all. It was strangely out of character for him, the band thinking Ray would be the first one there. After the band moved out, Ray said he didn't feel the same inside the house. Another incident involved the bassist, Mikey Way, also Gerard Way's brother. He would walk around the rooms the others were sleeping in and whisper the words to ''Famous Last Words'' to them in their sleep. The band decided to get him out of the house. Bob Bryar also told about in the middle of the night, the bathtub in his bathroom would randomly fill with water.
The guest house was previously a horse stable and the occasional guest will sometimes smell and hear horses even before knowing the background.
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Other uses
The 22-room estate has seen many incarnations. It would soon be the ''Chloe P. Canfield School for Girls''. In 1950, it became a convent for Franciscan nuns, who sold the property in 1987 after it was damaged by the Whittier Narrows earthquake. In 1998, Dana Hollister, a philanthropist and civic patron, bought the property for $2.25 million.
Current life
Renowned artists like My Chemical Romance, H.I.M, Gwen Stefani, Lucinda Williams, Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Colin James and Vic Chesnutt have recorded here. Sting, Elton John, John Mayer, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, and the Adaskin String Trio have played benefits on the grounds. The alternative rock band Papa Roach lived there from October 2005 to May 2006 while recording their fourth major album, ''The Paramour Sessions'' inspired by and entitled after the house.
It has also been set for the reality show and MTV's Ex-Factor. It has been host to the 2000 Silver Lake Film Festival. It has been set location for '' and ''Scream 3'' as well as the set for Britney Spears' "My Prerogative" music video.
External links
★ Dave Buckner on the Paramour Mansion
★ Amazon.com Editorial article on the making of the Paramour Sessions
★ Google Map for the house
★ HGTV.com article on the house
★ Detailed article on the house
★ USATODAY.com article on the house
★ Photo Gallery of the Mansion
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