John Bengtson, who does so much amazing research into tracking down the sites where early films were shot, is giving a luncheon talk and book signing Nov. 16 at the Ebell of Los Angeles, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon. The program begins at 12:45 p.m.

John will discuss the filming of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Idle Class” and “The Kid” at Fremont Place near the club and Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd filming in the neighborhood on Larchmont.

Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members.