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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 22, 2023
Charlie Chaplin was undoubtedly a master of comedy, inspiring many future comedians and entertaining audiences all over the world. H was experienced in stage performance and also worked through the transition from the Silent Era in films to the incorporation of sound. Chaplin could also offer films read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 18, 2023
Hometowns to Hollywood: Volume II has been released! This second installment in the Hometowns to Hollywood series focuses on a selection of forty actors and actresses from Hollywood’s Golden Age, exploring their lives, careers, and legacies. Hometowns to Hollywood documents how these individu read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 2, 2023
While the name Fred Astaire is certainly a notable one to fans of classic cinema, typically, the thought of him may also conjure up images of his frequent on-screen dance partner, Ginger Rogers. Of course, long before the Astaire-Rogers partnership, Astaire and his sister, Adele, were the toast of B read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2023
“I began to get recognition in the days when we had stars with names like Marlon Brando, Tab Hunter, Rory Calhoun, Rip Torn and Rock Hudson. I just thought it would be nice to have an Arlene Golonka in there.” –Arlene Golonka Arline Leanore Golonka was born on January 23, 1936, in Chicago, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 29, 2023
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 presentations that read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 5, 2023
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 1, 2023
“Children in my day were either cornfed or milk-fed. I was both.” –Joe Cobb Joseph “Joe” Frank Cobb was among the many children cast in the early iteration of Our Gang, spending his tenure in the hit comedies from 1922 to 1929. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on November 7, 1916, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 24, 2023
On May 23, 2013, I posted my very first article on Hometowns to Hollywood about my trip to James Dean’s hometown. In honor of the 10th anniversary of Hometowns to Hollywood, I’ve updated my initial post to cover several more return visits to Dean’s hometown and numerous photographs read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 11, 2023
Orson Welles was a legendary Hollywood talent who remains an iconic name to this day. A man of many talents and vast contributions to the entertainment industry, his work across a variety of mediums continues to be lauded and enjoyed by audiences all over the world. Of course, Welles was also an ext read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 11, 2023
One of early Hollywood’s most popular types of film was the serial, exposing audiences to repeated, familiar characters in a broad range of scenarios. From dramas, comedies, romances, and cliffhangers–or a mix of each–serials were exceptionally enjoyed by moviegoing audiences of al read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 11, 2023
The love affair between Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner is one for the books–and we get an interesting fictitious retelling of their story in Strangers in the Night: A Novel of Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner by Heather Webb. This novel is another fun foray into Hollywood historical fiction, sho read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 9, 2023
Nestled in the beautiful Northwest San Fernando Valley, visitors can stumble upon a stunning English Tudor-style home with strong ties to classic Hollywood. If its walls could talk, they could tell you about Barbara Stanwyck, Zeppo Marx, Robert Taylor, Jack Oakie, and so many more. Many classic Holl read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 4, 2023
There is so much to be said about the Academy Awards. Since the birth of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the eventual Academy Awards ceremony, film history is made with each iteration of Oscar night. To this day, it is Hollywood’s biggest night, honoring the achievements of read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 4, 2023
Jessica Lange remains a popular actress of the stage, films, and television. She has executed numerous memorable on-screen portrayals in films such as King Kong (1976), Tootsie (1982), and Blue Sky (1994). She has since won Emmys for Grey Gardens (2009) and appearances in the American Horror Story t read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 1, 2023
“A feller can stand jus’ so much — an’ I’m through standin’.” –Mickey Daniels in July Days (1923) Richard Michael “Mickey” Daniels was born on October 11, 1914, in Reliance, Wyoming, to Richard and Hannah Reese Daniels. Per his draft card, his read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 29, 2023
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 Apr 3, 2023
“I wouldn’t take a million dollars for the experience, and I wouldn’t take a penny to do it again. As a kid, I had everything I wanted. We had a good life. But when it was over, it was over.” –George “Spanky” McFarland George “Spanky” McFarland portrayed read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 1, 2023
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 Mar 29, 2023
It’s TCMFF time again! As usual, the schedule does not disappoint and the choices are difficult! In reading through the schedule, here are my picks for this year’s round of TCMFF: Day 1: Thurs., April 13 One Way Passage (1932). A terminally ill woman and a debonair murderer facing execut read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 27, 2023
Warner Bros. was founded on April 4, 1923, now celebrating its centennial year. In 100 years of moviemaking at the studio, much has been accomplished. Numerous iconic classic Hollywood stars worked as contract players at this studio, in addition to this same studio ushering in the sound era with The read more