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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 8, 2019
Throughout her career, Barbara Stanwyck proved that she was an actress who could do it all in terms of delivering a strong acting performance. Excelling in comedies, dramas, and romances, Stanwyck continued to propel her career forward into a new decade in the film noir The File on Thelma Jordon (1 read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 7, 2019
When one reflects upon voice actors and the many animated features in which they have worked, some individuals and their characters are iconic or inseparable from one another. Some vocal actors are publicly known for offering their voiceover talents and giving certain characters the change to speak read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 5, 2019
“I was born when I met you. I lived while I loved you. I died when you left me.” –Author Dorothy Hughes, In a Lonely Place As I have become more acquainted with film noir over the past few years, I have willed myself to try and avoid trusting any of the characters. Though viewers follow the read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 4, 2019
When I attended the American Library Association (ALA) conferences in Washington, D.C., in July of 2019, the first book to really catch my eye among the myriad of publishers represented was The Jean Harlow Bombshell. With Harlow being one of my favorite stars, I was delighted to see her name repres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 1, 2019
“People say I am a terrible flirt. You know what made me that way? American pictures! They show a girl how to vamp!” –Lupe Vélez In examining the various Hispanic stars who shone in Hollywood, the name Lupe Vélez continues to be worth celebrating. Dubbed “the Mexican Spitfire”, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 1, 2019
As a huge fan of classic films, it’s safe to say that the only channel I watch is Turner Classic Movies. For years now, I’ve enjoyed looking up the TCM schedule to see if some rare or intriguing gem will be on the air. I’ve immersed myself in the thoughtful commentary of longtime read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 30, 2019
“I come from a great family. I’ve seen family life and I know how wonderful, how nurturing, and how wonderful it can be.” –Sidney Poitier Sidney Poitier is a noteworthy actor who executed many powerful roles throughout his career in films that typically addressed conflicts a read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 26, 2019
Eden Memorial Park is located in Mission Hills, California, in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. This location is a Jewish cemetery, with many individuals from the entertainment industry at rest here. Eden Memorial Park is located next door to San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Upon my visit to S read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 23, 2019
To me, Forest Lawn Memorial Park–Glendale is the most notable cemetery to visit in the Los Angeles area. The original and current flagship location of the six cemeteries in their chain, this location is home to a vast amount of notable individuals and continues to host high-profile services t read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 21, 2019
Kensico Cemetery, located in Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, is home to many notable interments. The cemetery was founded in 1899 when the different New York City cemeteries were becoming full and rural cemeteries were being founded near the railroads that went in and out of the city. The p read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 20, 2019
In peaceful Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, visitors will find Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Situated roughly 25 miles from New York City, the cemetery functions as a Roman Catholic burial site. The cemetery features many notable interments, including individuals from the entertainment industry read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 16, 2019
“When I was a little girl, I loved Rock Island. Now that I’m grown, I hope Rock Island likes me.” –June Haver While many think of MGM studios when reflecting upon some of the best musical films made during the Golden Age, 20th Century Fox certainly had its fair share of musi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 15, 2019
The San Fernando Mission Cemetery is located in an area brimming with history and is located in the Mission Hills community of the San Fernando Valley. It is near the Mission San Fernando Rey de España, a Spanish mission that was founded in 1797 and named for Saint Ferdinand. The mission was secula read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 14, 2019
Hillside Memorial Park is a stunning Jewish cemetery located in Culver City, California. Known for being home to Al Jolson’s elaborate tomb visible from the San Diego Freeway, the cemetery is also the final resting place of many other people of the Jewish faith who were notable in the film in read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 11, 2019
Holy Cross Cemetery is a well-manicured Catholic cemetery located in Culver City, California. It is the resting place of many Catholic entertainers from Hollywood’s Golden Age, with many prominent burials being situated near the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto area. In addition to beautiful statua read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 10, 2019
For me, no trip to Southern California is complete without immersing myself in filmmaking history. On my first visit to Los Angeles, I tried to fit in as many studio tours as possible, just to be able to walk in the footsteps of some of my favorite stars. The tour at Warner Brothers, in particular, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 9, 2019
In East Los Angeles, visitors will find Calvary Cemetery, a Roman Catholic Cemetery. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles runs this cemetery, measuring 137 acres. The cemetery includes the All Souls Chapel, which became one of the most visited places of worship in Southern California after its opening. B read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 8, 2019
Glen Haven Memorial Park is quite removed from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. Arriving there from the more touristy areas requires a scenic drive through the canyons, Nonetheless, it is the final resting place of two women who made their own marks upon the entertainment industry, including fil read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 7, 2019
When reflecting up on the major film studios of the Golden Age of Hollywood, one of my favorites is easily MGM. Boasting it had more stars than there were in the heavens, it was one of the top studios with some of the brightest cinematic stars. Combining their history with Columbia and, now, Sony P read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 6, 2019
When I think of shorts that are classic comedy gold, The Music Box (1932) quickly comes to mind. A key work from the creative minds of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, this Sisyphan tale of the duo trying to deliver a piano up a seemingly endless flight of stairs never fails to disappoint. As the two read more