St. Mary of the Angels Church
historical marker
St. Mary of the Angels Church is located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The church building was erected in 1930. It was designed in the Spanish Mission style by architect Carleton Winslow. Reverend Neal Dodd founded the church in 1918. He was known as 'The Padre of Hollywood' for his work in early films. Many early Hollywood figures worshipped here, including Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. The City of Los Angeles erected a historical marker for St. Mary of the Angels Church in 1974. This marker designates the church as Historic Cultural Monument No. 136. Its history reflects a unique intersection of faith and the early Hollywood film industry.