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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 28, 2021
In honor of the first National Silent Movie Day–September 29, 2021–I wanted to celebrate by writing about one of my favorite silent films, Girl Shy (1924). I am a huge fan of Jobyna Ralston, who appears in this film, as well as the films in which she appeared alongside Harold Lloyd. A pe read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 26, 2021
It is no surprise that Alfred Hitchcock remains the master of suspense. An expert in the craft of directing some of the finest thrillers in a tasteful, artistic way, there is much to unpack and study in his many films. Paula Marantz Cohen’s Alfred Hitchcock: The Legacy of Victorianism delves read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 26, 2021
While working to bring some of the most iconic suspense films to the screen, it is no surprise that Alfred Hitchcock would have faced many challenges with the censors. His conflicts with censors were nothing new to the industry; with the the Hays Code steadfastly in place, artists had to be especial read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 25, 2021
While the days of the old studio system in Hollywood are long gone, changes continue to take place in the film industry time and again. One such example is the history of Paramount Pictures, a former studio giant. Paramount’s output boasts some of the most beloved films in Hollywood history, f read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 23, 2021
There is nothing quite like seeing a movie on the big screen–let alone a double feature that celebrates one of the greatest actors of all time in a venue that is particularly special and appealing. In the case of Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF), Jimmy Stewart is a a staple in thei read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 15, 2021
In August 2021, I was excited to be invited aboard Karie Bible’s Hollywood Kitchen once again. This time, we celebrated Ann Blyth by making Ann Blyth’s Blueberry Muffins. The recipe does not require modification, though I did happen to replace the shortening with butter, since I happened read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 14, 2021
Hollywood is a town that can make many dreams come true–or break them. In Margaret Porter’s The Limits of Limelight, readers are transported back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the excitement of moviemaking during this period. Porter’s novel, published through Gallica Press, c read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2021
Actress, singer, and activist Doris Day meant so much to many different people. To Mary Anne Barothy, not only was she an idol but also a close friend. Sharing her memories of working for Day, Day at a Time: An Indiana Girl’s Sentimental Journey to Doris Day’s Hollywood and Beyond offers read more
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