Filmed on the Universal Studios backlot in 2008, this video captures the natural sounds and atmosphere of the historic Court of Miracles. The iconic fountain stands as a signature feature, making this one-of-a-kind location truly unforgettable. About The Court of Miracles takes its name from either The Miracle Man (1919) or, more likely, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), where it is described as “a city of thieves; a hideous blot on the face of Paris.” This historic section of the backlot has hosted many of Universal’s legendary monsters, including Dracula (Bela Lugosi), the Wolf Man (Lon Chaney Jr.), and the Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lon Chaney Sr.). In 1931, Frankenstein’s Monster made his first public appearance here as terrified townspeople fled the square. The version seen today, however, dates to around 1967. The original Little Europe and Court of Miracles sets from the 1920s and 1930s were destroyed in a major fire, and none survive. At the center of the square stands a mov...