In October of 2004, a major motion picture studio filmed in Rhyolite. Because they wanted to use the Cook Bank building it was agreed that they would pay for the removal of the Plaster of Paris window plugs and railing that was left by the movie "The Reward" filmed in 1964. We knew that they were becoming a safety hazard. We just didn't realize how bad they had become until they were removed. The Cook Bank now has a new old look. Step one in the preservation of this building. Before anyone asks "What Movie", until it is released (projected date December 2005) we are unable to give any information about it. Sorry. This page is picture heavy, so please be patient.

Ok, the movie has been released for awhile now so safe to tell you, the movie filmed was "The Island" and if you have seen it I bet you already guessed. Pay close attention to the scenes at the Cook Bank Building and you will not see the plugs in place.

Getting ready to removed the window plugs.	It took almost two hours to remove this plug.
This one fell into his arms. Scarry!	Almost Done.
Finished! Now only the clean up is left.	What a Difference. She is back to her former beauty.