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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 1, 2020
While Dorothy Dare appeared in her fair share of Pre-Code films, her name is not remembered as strongly as the names of her peers. Her early roles in film shorts showed promise but, unfortunately, the roles she received in feature films failed to place her in the spotlight. Nonetheless, her work an read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 31, 2020
“I think that you die when your time comes and not until then. I feel the same about other things as I do about death. I don’t think you can change anything that is going to happen to you any more than you can change anything that has happened to you. That’s why I never worry, and read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 29, 2020
“Acting, the very thing I had been fighting and ridiculing for seven years, had brought me success, riches, and renown. I was a great motion picture artist. Well, I’ll be damned!” –John Gilbert When Hollywood ushered in its transition to sound, many careers flourished as the oppor read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 26, 2020
In examining the lives of past Hollywood stars, several leading ladies devoted time to their families and children. In some cases, stars retired from the screen–happily or not–and looked to establish a new life off-screen. Film actress Martha O’Driscoll’s retirement from a s read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 19, 2020
When times are tough, it is only natural for people to look for sources of comfort to soothe them and lift their spirits. There are many different resources to which one can turn, and films can certainly be one of them. The wide array of film genres and performances available to audiences is phenom read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 16, 2020
The 1960s certainly had their fair share of memorable releases across a wide variety of genres! While there are many films to laud from this decade, I have chosen six films to recommend as part of Classic Film & TV Cafe’s 6 from the ’60s blogathon. Each year, Classic Film & TV C read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 11, 2020
“To be entrusted with a character was always a big responsibility to me.”–Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson is best remembered for being one of the cinema’s tougher characters. Frequently appearing in gangster films during his lengthy career, he proved to be a renowned star of read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 4, 2020
“Well… guess he won’t need me anymore. What does an actor want with a conscience, anyway?” –Cliff Edwards as Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio (1940) Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards was one of the most distinct voices in early film. As a musician, Edwards showcased his read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 2, 2020
The name Robert Wise easily conjures up numerous images to film fans. From Maria whirling about her beloved hills to the palpable tension of the Jets and the Sharks, Wise certainly made his mark upon American cinema. Though Wise worked on an array of classic films, his keen skills as a director, pr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 27, 2020
“There is a God, even in Hollywood.” –Jean Harlow Jean Harlow’s life was short but fascinating. She was the first of Hollywood’s blonde bombshells to carry the title, with her iconic platinum blonde hair being imitated by film fans and other stars. In addition to strik read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 21, 2020
“Music has gone just as bananas as the movies. But kids are learning swing and going back to the music of the ’40s. There’s a swing club near my home in Santa Barbara, and the kids are fantastic. There’s no drinking, no smoking, just dancing all night long.” –Jan read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 20, 2020
Otis Harlan was born to lumber dealer William Harlan and Elizabeth Harlan on December 29, 1865, in Zanesville, Ohio. Harlan was one of four children in the household, in addition to the family’s domestic servant from Ireland. He developed an interest in acting while attending Ohio Wesleyan Un read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 19, 2020
Winfield Scott “Scotty” Mattraw was born on October 19, 1880, in Evans Mills, New York. Unfortunately, little is known about his early years and later life. It appears that he remained in New York for some time until becoming an opera house manager or theater manager. He was living at 3 read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 18, 2020
Edward “Eddie” Bernard Collins was born to Edward Collins and Margaret Cassidy Collins on January 30, 1884, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. While he was attending school, Collins and his family lived in Jersey City, New Jersey. He would end his formal schooling after his first year of hig read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 17, 2020
She’s a female! And all females is poison! They’re full of wicked wiles!” –Pinto Colvig as Grumpy in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Vance DeBar Colvig Sr. was born on September 11, 1892, in Jacksonville, Oregon, to Judge William Mason Colvig and Adelaide Birdseye Col read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 16, 2020
William “Billy” Gilbert Barron was the son of entertainers. His parents were singers with the Metropolitan Opera. While his parents were on the road, Gilbert was born in the dressing room of the Hopkins Opera House in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 12, 1894. In his youth, he read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 16, 2020
As the days to TCMFF draw closer, anticipation regarding the event certainly grows! Typically, I would post about several pre-fest events in celebration of the upcoming festival. This time around, pre-fest events are fewer with the event not taking place in Hollywood among gatherings of classic fil read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 15, 2020
John Leroy “Roy” Atwell was born in Syracuse, New York, on May 2, 1878, to Joseph and Louisa Atwell. As a child, he organized amateur plays in a neighborhood barn with his friends, later inspiring him to pursue theater. His time in traditional schooling ended with 8th grade. Before achi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 6, 2020
June Knight was a celebrated Broadway and film actress, talented in singing, dancing, and acting. On screen, her characters are energetic and vibrant—a far cry from her weak self as a child, struggling through a variety of serious health issues. Knight was born Margaret Rose Vallikett, sometimes al read more