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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 25, 2022
During the pandemic, I took some time to interview different descendants of classic Hollywood stars to hear all about their experiences as the children of beloved screen icons. In September 2020, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Lewis, elder son of Loretta Young and Thomas Lewis. I was plac read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 23, 2022
Singer and dancer Josephine Baker charmed audiences all over the world. At her height, she was the highest-paid female performer working in Europe. However, when Nazis seized Paris, Baker suddenly found herself banned from the stage. Rather than go to America, she remained in Europe as a spy. In Ag read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 23, 2022
Throughout her storied career, Marlene Dietrich appeared in many notable Hollywood films and worked with many popular peers of her day. In Marlene, Dietrich herself reflects upon her early life, film career in Germany, and eventual rise to stardom as an international success. In addition to sharing read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 21, 2022
An icon of the screen, Marlene Dietrich is remembered for more than her filmography. She was impactful far beyond the screen. Though her films still delight audiences today, the stories of people who knew her also work to promote her legacy. In addition to the words and anecdotes surrounding Dietri read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 17, 2022
Marlene Dietrich was a fascinating woman with a unique outlook on life. In Marlene Dietrich’s ABC’s, readers can indulge in a textual scrapbook of Dietrich’s musings, all listed in alphabetical order. This particular book is not a biography or lengthy work. It is a compilation of v read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 16, 2022
“Although no one believes me, I have always been a country girl and still have a country girl’s values.” –Ava Gardner Ava Gardner is one of classic Hollywood’s most storied bombshells. Born Ava Lavinia Gardner on December 24, 1922, to Mary “Molly” Elizabeth read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 11, 2022
While the name Maria Montez may not be familiar to many, this Golden Age actress delighted audiences in an array of Technicolor films. She hailed from the Dominican Republic as one of ten children in her family and left for New York City by 1939. Dreaming of a career in films, Montez signed with an read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 8, 2022
Any actor portraying Elvis Presley has big shoes to fill. This task is certainly not unique to portrayals of Presley–think Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball, and so many more as of late–but is an immense undertaking at any rate. While Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis (2022) has its cr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2022
“Never play anything that don’t sound right. You might not make any money, but at least you won’t get hostile with yourself.” –Hoagy Carmichael Hoagy Carmichael was a beloved American composer, songwriter, actor, and lawyer. In addition to appearing in films and on tele read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 30, 2022
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–in order to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to pres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 14, 2022
Music and movies have been closely intertwined since the film industry’s early days. As new music genres emerged, they would often be featured in popular films. The emergence of rock music is no exception; many rock songs have been featured and popularized through classic and contemporary film read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 8, 2022
William Wyler’s The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) is one of the best films to depict postwar life. Focusing upon the stories of three soldiers who navigate life and its challenges after the war, it remains a powerful and highly poignant film. Under Wyler’s direction, Fredric March, Dan read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 7, 2022
Women have been influential in film since the earliest days of the medium. While the term “male gaze” depicts the influence of the male perspective, author Alicia Malone takes on exploring the female gaze, highlighting the ideas, thoughts, and views of women connected to filmmaking. Thro read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 7, 2022
When America went to war, Hollywood changed its movie scenery to also portray wartime America. During the years of World War II, Hollywood films portrayed an America unified in cause and morals as the harsh realities of the war would unfold in many a plotline. Film characters were soon personificati read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 1, 2022
Actress and dancer Virginia Dale was born Virginia Paxton in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 1, 1917. Her parents were mechanic Joel Paxton and Lula Helms Paxton. Dale was one of six children: Jay, Frances, Frieda, Joey, and an unnamed infant. Tragically, the infant and Frieda did not survive to read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 26, 2022
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–in order to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to pres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 18, 2022
“It appeared as if I had invited the audience into the water with me, and it conveyed the sensation that being in there was absolutely delicious.” –Esther Williams Esther Williams was a beloved actress and competitive swimmer, setting regional and national records as a teenager. Bo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 13, 2022
Anne Bancroft was a woman of many talents. She was especially impactful in dramatic performances, offering memorable appearances in The Miracle Worker (1962) and The Graduate (1967). Throughout her career, she won an Oscar, two Tony Awards, and two Emmy Awards. A biography about Bancroft’s lif read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 13, 2022
Throughout the course of film history, women have been influential both on and off the screen. Nonetheless, there are many impactful women whose names we do not hear and recognize as often as we should. Filmmaking has captured the interest of women since the early days of the industry, leading women read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 9, 2022
While there are many wartime films about homecoming, none are quite so balanced in comedy and drama as Preston Sturges’s Hail the Conquering Hero (1944). This satirical film tells the story of Woodrow, who is discharged from the military for chronic hay fever. After a chance encounter with som read more