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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2021
Jayne Mansfield is remembered today for her many film roles as well as her time as one of Hollywood’s blonde bombshells and leading sex symbols. Though her life was tragically cut short, her story remains one that intrigues film fans to this day. While audiences were familiar with her on-scree read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 1, 2021
“Free thinking is an American privilege, but when a thing is free you distrust its value.” –Guy Kibbee Guy Kibbee was a beloved character actor, appearing frequently in Warner Bros. films and Pre Code musicals. He was born Guy Bridges Kibbee in El Paso, Texas, on March 6, 1882 or 1886, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 19, 2021
The Red Scare impacted many individuals in the United States, including within the film industry. Many careers were ended at this time, with various on and off-screen talents being placed on the infamous Hollywood blacklist. In particular, ten witnesses refused to answer questions regarding their me read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 19, 2021
Inspired by my recent trip to Ava Gardner’s hometown, the Ava Gardner Museum, and a surplus of blueberries in my fridge, I decided to take on making Ava Gardner’s blueberry buckle. Karie Bible at Hollywood Kitchen recreated this recipe along with Lora Stocker as her special guest. I high read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 10, 2021
Thank you so much for visiting this page and enjoying the content I offer on Hometowns to Hollywood. Whether you are familiar with Hometowns to Hollywood through my website, presentations, Twitter, Facebook, or are brand new to Hometowns to Hollywood, I appreciate the interest from all of my readers read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 9, 2021
Introducing The Biopic Blogathon! Classic Hollywood has had its fair share of biopics–the good, the bad, and the ugly. From chemists to composers, authors to actors, fictitious to factual, and more, there is much to explore in this genre. Moreover, the genre is still going strong today. Homet read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 5, 2021
Fans of film noir are certainly in luck this summer! Eddie Muller, TCM’s “Czar of Noir,” has released a revised and expanded edition of Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir with plenty of new information and photographs for readers to enjoy. Film noir is celebrated for its pessim read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 4, 2021
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road 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 profile individual p read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 2, 2021
“I like pictures better. It was different when we first started in. Then it was a novelty. Now debutantes and grandmothers are rivals in learning new steps, and all enjoy dancing themselves more than watching other people do it.” — Irene Castle Long before Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 1, 2021
“Desi [Arnaz] was a charmer. We used to call him the Cuban arm because he would put his arm around you and say “Listen amigo” and you were done for.” –Madelyn Pugh Davis While Madelyn Pugh didn’t get much time in front of the camera, she made a notable career behi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 26, 2021
“To be pretty and to stay pretty are two different things. You can’t take anything for granted, and it’s foolish to think you can. You have to think ahead of how to build health and happiness. You have to learn to avoid what is going to hurt you or someone else.” –Sue Lyon Best read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 25, 2021
“I want to entertain people. That’s my whole life. To my last breath.” –Elvis Presley Still the “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley is well remembered as a music legend. In addition to being a cultural icon, his performances on the stage as well as the screen exemplified read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 9, 2021
With summer in full swing, it’s high time to enjoy the sunshine, ride the waves, and catch up on your favorite outdoor activities. If you need to cool off, it’s also the perfect time to delve into a new book–either lounging poolside, relaxing at home, or in your favorite spot to re read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 9, 2021
One of Hollywood’s major brunette bombshell’s, Jane Russell‘s life, career, and legacy are fascinating. Though her career began with a slow start in The Outlaw (1943), Russell crafted a career that made her memorable in Hollywood and allowed her to work alongside many top stars of read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 8, 2021
Actress and singer Anna Held led a fascinating life as one of Ziegfeld’s earliest muses. A popular comedy star on the New York theater scene, Held made La Belle Époque all the more lovely. Though personifying glamour, Held’s early life was anything but glamorous. Held overcame an impover read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 3, 2021
Joan Crawford had a lengthy career that evolved just as the movies did. From the Silent Era and on to the Sound Era, Crawford’s image and performances were carefully cultivated to cater to audience interests of the day. Appearing in films like Our Dancing Daughters (1928) early on, to films l read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
“I was afraid of getting stuck with only young parts. I’ve always had that trouble because I have a young-looking face.” –Tom Drake While Tom Drake is arguably best remembered as the “Boy Next Door” to Judy Garland’s Esther Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), Drake also read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
“Please say that I have diamonds for eyes and a little laugh like a small echo running evenly over the hill. But it’s not true. I’m not pretty and I’m short. Five feet one inch and three-quarters. Put in the three-quarters. It’s very important.” –Joan McCrac read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road 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 profile individual p read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
To this day, the name Cecil B. DeMille is nothing short of legendary. An accomplished director, producer, and actor, DeMille’s epic films remain major achievements in cinema with much to unpack and discuss. In Cecil B. DeMille’s Hollywood, Robert S. Birchard takes readers through a chro read more