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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 4, 2021
While not many will know the name Milicent Patrick offhand, there is a good chance that they are familiar with the look of one of classic Hollywood’s monsters: the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The head costume for this aquatic Gill-man of the deep was designed by Patrick. Patrick was born M read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 3, 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 Jan 3, 2021
Robert Taylor has long been one of my favorite actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age. An accomplished actor, singer, and Hollywood idol, Taylor made his mark upon film history as a popular leading many in films an on television. While certainly popular as a studio star, today, Taylor is not discu read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 2, 2021
Much has been written about Hollywood icon Cary Grant, whose legacy lives on through his family, friends, and film fans all over the world. To this day, he continues to inspire artists and performers as well as authors and scholars wishing to delve into his story. In 2020, two biographies about Gran read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 1, 2021
“I feel so strongly about the power for good that Hollywood has. I believe its influence is not only national but international.” –George Murphy Hollywood musicals feature a wide array of performers who excelled in singing and dancing. George Murphy was one of many actors who excel read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 16, 2020
Each year, the National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) announces a set of films to be deserving of preservation and adds them to the National Film Registry. In order to ensure the survival, conservation, and increased public availability of American film heritage, the National Film Registry grows by read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 11, 2020
Mackinac (pronounced “Mackinaw”) Island, Michigan, is a picturesque island located between Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas. I have many fond summertime memories of driving up from Chicago and visiting the island with my family. While any summer vacation was a delight to me, M read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 2, 2020
“I have bursts of being a lady, but it doesn’t last long.” –Shelley Winters A beloved actress of the stage and screen, Shelley Winters enjoyed a long career with performances that were recognized with Academy Awards and many award nominations. In addition to her work in films read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 1, 2020
“As a star, I would have to apply myself more strenuously than I have ever worked in my life. There would be, first of all, the obligation on my part to equip myself for whatever role I was called upon to portray. That would mean continuous study and preparation. The business of being a star is seri read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 30, 2020
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 Nov 24, 2020
“You’ve got to recognize, there will never be another you. It has nothing to do with ego; it happens to be the truth. There will never be another person the same. There’ll never be another you. There’ll never be another me.” –Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney is nothing read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 23, 2020
Throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood, several women were influential in their film industry roles on-screen as well as off. Unfortunately, in many cases, their stories are not told very often, leaving their influence–particularly in the case of impactful women off-screen–to be ample gr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 22, 2020
Dowager: Once upon a time there was a princess and a prince charming. First Aunt: Who was not a prince. Second Aunt: But who was charming. Dowager: And they lived happily ever after. —Love Me Tonight (1932) Love Me Tonight (1932) is a charming early musical film, distributed by Paramount Pictu read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 21, 2020
Janet Gaynor was an actress of many talents who successfully made the transition from performing as a silent film actress to having her career progress into the Sound Era. In addition to being the first actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, she was also the youngest to hold the award fo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 15, 2020
José Ferrer was certainly a man of many talents. An accomplished actor of the stage and screen as well as a film director, secured many notable achievements. He won a Tony Award for his work in Cyrano de Bergerac and, more impressively, happend to be the first Hispanic actor to win the Academy award read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 11, 2020
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–presently virtual–range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 11, 2020
Once the Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) began, I was particularly looking forward to the drive-in movie experience. In the meantime, I was happy to see the various virtual viewing options made available through the HIFF website. I’m most interested in anything having to do with c read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 8, 2020
It is no surprise that It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) is a beloved holiday classic. The tale of George Bailey–played by James Stewart–realizing that each life is noteworthy and interwoven with the next is explored beautifully in the film, as he navigates this truth alongside an angel read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 6, 2020
Classic Hollywood musicals have showcased many singing stars, including many memorable baritones. While the likes of Bing Crosby or Frank Sinatra are well remembered today, Dick Haymes is yet another notable tenor; although, he is one who is not discussed as often. Haymes is one of my favorite singe read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 4, 2020
Classic Hollywood films have their fair share of heroes as well as villains. In the case of actor Dan Duryea, villainous roles were the usual way that movie-going audiences got to know his work. While typified as a more sinister on-screen character, Duryea’s screen image was quite different fr read more