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George Christian Spahn (February 11, 1889 – September 22, 1974) was an American rancher who once owned the Spahn Ranch near Chatsworth, Los Angeles. Spahn rented the ranch to the movie industry to film Westerns, and later allowed Charles Manson and his "Family" of followers to live at the site.
Aug 8, 2019 · For decades in the media, George Spahn has been portrayed as an elderly ranch owner who gave Charles Manson and his followers a place to stay in exchange for sexual favors from the women in the group.
- Jill Sederstrom
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Aug 8, 2019 · George Spahn, blind owner of Spahn Movie Ranch, in San Fernando Valley, California, late 1969. Convicted murderer Charles Manson and his followers lived on Spahn's ranch in...
- Lesley Kennedy
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Spahn Ranch, also known as the Spahn Movie Ranch, was a 55-acre (22.3 ha) movie ranch in Los Angeles, California. For a period it was used as a ranch, dairy farm and later movie set during the era of westerns.
May 30, 2020 · In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, George Spahn (played by Bruce Dern) is a very old man who is nearly blind and doesn’t do much other than sleep and watch TV. After insisting on talking to him, Booth is let in by “Squeaky” Fromme (Dakota Fanning), and though Spahn struggles to recognize him, he ends up dismissing his concerns.
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May 11, 2018 · George Spahn and his Spahn Ranch play a role in the next film from Quentin Tarantino, with Burt Reynolds set to play Spahn. Here’s everything you need to know about this tragic and deeply...
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Jun 16, 2024 · Charles Manson was intrigued by Spahn Ranch’s isolation and rugged terrain. He thought it would be the perfect place for his cult of 13 women and five men. George Spahn was happy to have a group of young people moves in, especially when they offered to exchange labor for lodging.
