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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 1, 2022
“They say I love money. I do, though it was pretty cold comfort, a pretty poor substitute, for all I’d lost.” –Betty Compson Betty Compson was born Eleanor Luicime Compson on March 19, 1897, in Beaver, Utah. Her parents were Virgil and Mary Compson. Her father worked as a mining read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 23, 2022
While Classic Hollywood explored numerous original storylines, remakes were also a common occurrence. Studios would revisit their previous films with more current contract players or even reimagine non-musical films as musical remakes. In other cases, stories would even be altered or expanded to ac read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 20, 2022
Among many classic Hollywood musical remakes, there is Lovely to Look At (1952), which is based upon the Broadway musical Roberta from 1933. Lovely to Look At (1952) stars Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Marge Champion, Gower Champion, and Ann Miller. In between the premiere of the stage read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 19, 2022
It’s spooky season and the best time of year to revisit some classic Hollywood horror films! This year, the Chicago Public Library–Austin-Irving Branch invited me to present my “A Hollywood Halloween” program as part of their 31 Days of Horror screenings. In advance of the pr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 14, 2022
I’m delighted to share that three of my articles and one blogathon have been nominated for Classic Movie Blog Association awards! Thanks so much to fellow bloggers who voted for my articles. You can view my nominated articles and blogathon here: Best Comedy/Musical Review: Hail the Conquerin read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 4, 2022
Marcy McGuire was an actress and singer who was already working in the entertainment industry by her teenage years. She was born on February 22, 1926, in Kansas City, Kansas, as Marilyn Jeanne McGuire, to film projectionist James McGuire and his wife, Annona. Her parents divorced during her childhoo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 3, 2022
The Autry Museum of the American West is a Los Angeles, California, museum that not only features a wide range of exhibits but also includes public programs such as lectures, film screenings, theater performances, family events, festivals, and music. In addition, the museum supports research and con read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 2, 2022
The Chicago International Film Festival returns this October! In its 58th year, there are many exciting films and appearances to enjoy in this iteration of the festival. The Chicago International Film Festival is North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, with venues throughout read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 1, 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 Sep 27, 2022
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) functions as a private for-profit college with multiple campuses in California, offering degree programs in fashion, entertainment, beauty, interior design, and graphic design. I was lu read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 27, 2022
The Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) is back for another exciting round of programming, including an array of new and familiar venues! In this 31st year of the festival, there are virtual options in addition to events being held in-person at Newfields, Living Room Theaters, Kan-Kan Cinem read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 22, 2022
After two long years, it was so nice to have Noir City back in Chicago for another thrilling lineup! While I could only attend one evening of films this time around, it was an evening well worth celebrating. The pandemic affected lives all over the world and the possibility of gathering. The moviego read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 5, 2022
Of the many horror films from Hollywood’s Golden Age, The Uninvited (1944) is one of the most beautifully shot. Shining in its eerie atmosphere and supported by a mesmerizing Victor Young score, there is much to enjoy in this screen gem. The Uninvited was inspired by the novel Uneasy Freehold read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 4, 2022
My name is Annette Bochenek, Ph.D., and I am a film historian and scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. One of my favorite pastimes includes exploring the hometowns of classic Hollywood’s film actors and actresses, as documented on my Hometowns to Hollywood blog and discussed in my presentat read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 2, 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 Sep 1, 2022
“There are two reasons why I am successful in show business and I am standing on both of them. Betty Grable was one of World War II’s most celebrated pin-up girls, in addition to being a gifted actress, singer, model, and dancer. A top box office star, she was one of the highest-paid women of read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 31, 2022
While much has been written about the great Judy Garland, little has been explored in relation to the life of another popular singer and actress: Deanna Durbin. Shining during the golden years of the movie musical, both Garland and Durbin flourished as musical talents. Unlike Garland’s popular read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 30, 2022
Introducing The “Take Two” Blogathon! While Classic Hollywood explored numerous original storylines, remakes were also a common occurrence. Studios would revisit their previous films with more current contract players or even reimagine non-musical films as musical remakes. In other cases read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 29, 2022
The fight for representation in Hollywood is an important one and certainly one that continues on to this day. The Latinx community’s battle for representation in Hollywood films is no exception–many Latinx artists have made important achievements in the filmmaking industry but have gone read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 28, 2022
The Hollywood Blacklist stigmatized many individuals employed in the filmmaking industry and beyond, ruining lives and careers and curbing creativity. Though the Hollywood Blacklist was actively harming careers seventy-five years ago, its impacts are still studied to this day. Larry Ceplair’s read more