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Dr. Arthur Carrington: No pleasure, no pain. No emotion, no heart. Our superior in every way. —The Thing from Another World (1951) In The Thing from Another World (1951), classic Hollywood indulges us with another science fiction horror story of humans against the unknown. In this case, audien read more

“Dogs have been part of my life ever since I was born. Even before I was born, there was one already at home when I came on the scene.” –Ellen Drew Ellen Drew was born Esther Loretta Ray on November 23, 1914, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her father, Joseph, was a barber and her mother read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–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 presentations that showcase read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–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 presentations that showcase read more

“Vera Zorina was born, aged seventeen, at Covent Garden, during a heated discussion with Colonel de Basil, general director of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.” –Vera Zorina Vera Zorina was born Eva Brigitta Hartwig in Berlin, Germany, on January 2, 1917. Her parents, Fritz and Abi read more

Jazz Age Beauties: The Lost Collection of Ziegfeld Photographer Alfred Cheney Johnston is a beautifully photographed book with text by Robert Hudovernik. While the photography here is central and tied to the history of theater through Ziegfeld’s own remarkable legacy, readers are able to learn read more

The Great American Songbook Foundation in Carmel, Indiana, is a wonderful resource to fans of the Great American Songbook and Golden Age Cinema. They have so many fascinating pieces in their collection–courtesy of their founder, Michael Feinstein–and provide quality educational programmi read more

Martin Scorsese is a celebrated contemporary American director, producer, and film historian. He has been active in the film industry for over 50 years, not only through his own impressive output but also as a passionate advocate for the preservation and restoration of Golden Age films Martin Scorse read more

“No neighborhood in the United States is like South Philadelphia.” –Mario Lanza Mario Lanza was born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza on January 31, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Antonio Cocozza and Maria Lanza Cocozza. Though exposed to classical singing early-on in life, he further cultivated read more

Films have allowed viewers to explore a broad array of stories, from ones rooted in reality to fictitious works. In the case of The Hollywood History of Art, Christopher Frayling examines Hollywood’s depictions of artists through films. Many films have been biographical in nature, though they read more

Claudette Colbert was a major star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, excelling in comedies as well as dramas. Her characters maintained an air of sophistication while also offering vulnerability in her many expert portrayals. Bernard F. Dick traces Colbert’s career from her time on the stage to read more

Reeling Bullets: W.R. Burnett on Film by Andy Rohmer shines the spotlight on writer W.R. Burnett, examining his work as the inspiration for numerous films. Burnett’s written output inspired films from his fictitious works, adaptations from other writers, and original scripts. Burnett’s read more

The story of A Star is Born has been told on several occasions, specifically in four films to date. From Gaynor to Gaga, author Robert Hofler discusses the different incarnations of the story in A Star is Reborn: Gaynor & Garland & Streisand & Gaga, The Most Filmed Hollywood Story of Lov read more

“I’m deeply grateful for all the nice things said about me—but I’m smart enough to know that one picture doesn’t make a permanent success.” –Gloria Dickson Gloria Dickson was born Thais Lelia Dickerson on August 13, 1917, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Fred and Emma Dickerson. Gloria also had read more

Are you doing some holiday shopping? Hometowns to Hollywood has some gift ideas! White Christmas (1954)-inspired ornaments are back in stock for the 2025 holiday season! This series includes ornaments inspired by the “Sisters” number, “The Best Things Happen While You’re Danc read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–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 presentations that showcase read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–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 presentations that showcase read more

“The chances are a hundred-to-one against a successful Hollywood marriage. The trouble is that people who’ve never had big money are showered with it. They go wild–or meet a third party who’s anxious to chisel in.” –Allen Jenkins Allen Curtis Jenkins was born on April 9, read more

Actor Humphrey Bogart and director John Huston had a legendary friendship and numerous notable collaborations, now showcased in a newly released book. Nat Segaloff’s Bogart and Huston: Their Lives, Their Adventures, and the Classic Movies They Made Together captures the momentum of this histo read more

Ray Milland entertained audiences during the Golden Age of Hollywood with many memorable performances on film and television. Interestingly, his personal and professional life was quite complex as the studio system effectively altered his identity in Hollywood, eliminating his Welsh background and c read more