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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 30, 2021
“When I’m 100, I’ll still be doing pin-ups.” –Jayne Mansfield A blonde bombshell, performer, and sex symbol, Jayne Mansfield would garner much publicity during her lifetime and, tragically, upon her untimely death. Born Vera Jayne Palmer on April 19, 1933, in Bryn Mawr, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 21, 2021
In September 2015, I was invited to co-introduce a film for Turner Classic Movies (TCM) alongside Ben Mankiewicz. I chose to discuss the 1936 film, Theodora Goes Wild, starring Irene Dunne and Melvyn Douglas. I chose this film for several reasons, because I met two significant people when I had scre read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 19, 2021
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to share a few updates on the Patreon front and other ways to support Hometowns to Hollywood– Happy Holidays! read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 18, 2021
Note: Spoilers! Avoid this review if you haven’t seen the film, just to be on the safe side. While my heart is still with the original 1961 film (are we surprised?), I found there is much to enjoy in West Side Story (2021). For one, the score is as sumptuous as ever, as are nods to the origina read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 17, 2021
There is much to be said about legendary screenwriter Robert Riskin. A Hollywood pioneer and highly gifted screenwriter of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Riskin was a man of many accomplishments. In addition to screenwriting, he was a producer and director, eventually founding his own film company. H read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 16, 2021
During the days of the studio system, Universal Pictures shone as a powerhouse producing a wide variety of films. From lighthearted Deanna Durbin musicals to iconic early horror films, the studio had a strong start under German immigrant Carl Laemmle. From his early days managing a nickelodeon in Ch read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 6, 2021
“I am from a little town in North Carolina. I have chosen to keep one foot in that life and my other foot in this life and I’ve had success with that.” –Andy Griffith Andy Griffith is easily one of classic television’s most iconic actors. Best known for portraying Sherr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 3, 2021
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 Dec 1, 2021
“What more could one ask of a scenario?” –Agnes Ayres While many women worked alongside the great Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres was able to do so alongside him in the notable silent classic The Sheik (1921). Though known for this role, she appeared in many other silent films of th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 1, 2021
Sylvia Clark: You look like a man.Gabby: Who? Me?Sylvia Clark: ‘Course, it’s kind of dark and I can’t be sure. –Helen Parrish as Sylvia Clark, Sunset Serenade (1942) One of cinema’s child stars, Helen Parrish would grow up on screen and work alongside many big names in read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 30, 2021
Do you have a film fan in your life–or are you interested in keeping Hometowns to Hollywood in your pocket as a handy travel guide? If so, consider purchasing Hometowns to Hollywood: Volume I. The book comes in ebook, paperback, and hardcover form, profiling 40 classic film stars and points o read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 30, 2021
To date, Charles Boyer remains one of cinema’s greatest romantic leads. Starring in a range of film genres, Boyer proved to be an influential talent, shining in many leading and supporting roles. Though Boyer maintained a strong presence in films, he remains a tragic figure who is often overlo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 30, 2021
As a major Three Stooges fan, I was so excited to be part of an episode of Karie Bible’s Hollywood Kitchen that was one for the ages! In this special episode of Hollywood Kitchen, Karie was inspired by a recipe from The Official Three Stooges Cookbook, entitled “N’yuk N’yuk read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 30, 2021
Just as mysterious as she was beautiful, Greta Garbo‘s image continues to intrigue and entertain fans of classic film to this day. From silent films to talkies, drama to comedy, and public figure to private New Yorker, there is much to discuss about the life and career of Garbo. Garbo was one read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 11, 2021
Billy Wilder was one of the most prolific directors, producers, and screenwriters of classic Hollywood. His career in the film industry lasted roughly five decades, with Wilder having a hand in many of the most memorable films ever made, including Double Indemnity (1944), Sunset Blvd. (1950), Some L read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 11, 2021
Brothers Ron and Clint Howard have had unique experiences in the film industry. Having grown up on screen, their early lives and adolescent memories were quite different from those of others at their age. Ron Howard played Opie on The Andy Griffith Show as well as Richie Cunningham on Happy Days wh read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 10, 2021
The name Busby Berkeley is one of the most highly revered names in choreography. A director and choreographer with a keen eye for geometric patterns and militant precision, Berkeley’s production numbers enhanced some of Hollywood’s earliest musicals. From his initial years on Broadway to read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 10, 2021
Russian-born actress, director, and producer Alla Nazimova was a woman of many achievements who is not often discussed today. She was instrumental in bringing Stanislavksy and Chekov to American theater and was also a regular performer on stage and screen. In Nazimova: A Biography, author Gavin Lam read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 5, 2021
Natalie Wood was a talented actress with early beginnings in the film industry on to adulthood. Appearing in notable films such as Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Rebel Without A Cause (1955), Splendor in the Grass (1961), West Side Story (1961), and more, her filmography remains popular amount class read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 5, 2021
The Costellos were one of the earliest dynasties to become key players in the film industry. Their stories–interwoven with scandals, secret marriages, and battles of all sorts–remain interesting both on-screen and off. As each of their stars rose, so, too, did their tendencies to self-d read more