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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 3, 2018
“Because I’m a vivid blonde and people think of me as a chorus girl they won’t believe I’m any more than just that.” –Toby Wing When thinking of some of the top stars of the 30s, Toby Wing’s name does not immediately come to mind. A chorus girl that went unbilled read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 26, 2018
The TCL Chinese Theatre forecourt is one of the most exciting places for a classic film fan to visit. While Hollywood Blvd is always bustling with activity and tourists from all over the world, classic film fans will especially enjoy making the pilgrimage to the front of the theater. There, immorta read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 12, 2018
“What is the law? It’s a gun pointed at somebody’s head. All depends upon which end of the gun you stand, whether the law is just or not.” –Cary Grant as Leopold Dilg in The Talk of the Town (1942) The concept of the love triangle is not foreign to classic films. There read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 5, 2018
“I became a dancer in self-defense. I was doing a comedy monologue and didn’t know how else to get off, so I danced off. I’ve been dancing ever since, but I’m still a comedian.” –Ray Bolger For nearly a century, audiences all over the world have fallen in love wi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 29, 2018
Rita Hayworth was one of the most iconic stars of her day. Nicknamed “The Love Goddess,” Hayworth’s image graced many a silver screen and was beloved by fans the world over. Margarita Carmen Cansino was born in Brooklyn, New York, the oldest child of two dancers. Her father, Eduardo Cansino Sr., read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 8, 2018
“I put all my intelligence, such as it is, into playing dumb blondes.” –Vivian Blaine Whether in her days as a glamorous cherry redhead or a zany blonde, Vivian Blaine was an enthusiastic delight in many films. Harboring musical talents and excellent timing, Blaine could easily st read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 24, 2018
“If people want to think I get drunk and stay out all night, let ’em. That’s how I got here, you know.” –Dean Martin There are many fine singers who made their mark upon classic Hollywood cinema and the Great American Songbook. From working as a crooner, to acting as o read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 10, 2018
“I simply love this business. That’s all.” –Dana Andrews Dana Andrews was a key Hollywood star throughout the 1940s. Shining as a romantic lead in many dramatic films, Andrews worked with many top actresses of the day. Though he appeared in several notable films, he is most read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2018
“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese.” –Billie Burke While best remembered for her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch of the North in The Wizard of Oz (1939), Billie Burke lead a fascinating life and career that spanned from work on Broadway, radio, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 6, 2018
“I’m out of the Midwest. It was a good place to come from. It gives you a sense of right or wrong and fairness, which is lacking in our society.” –Steve McQueen While many films are remembered for the heroic figures they feature, Steve McQueen is often remembered for portray read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 16, 2018
“I always had a sense of peace when I went there. It was home because I never had a home.” –Donald O’Connor In Singin’ in the Rain (1952), Cosmo Brown (Donald O’Connor) jokes that Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) is a triple threat: she can’t sing, can’t danc read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 2, 2018
“Don’t think I am not homesick for America. I say ‘homesick’ advisedly because I am a man with two homes — America, which gave me hospitality for many happy years, and where my daughter was born; and my native England.” –Leslie Howard While the mere mention read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 25, 2018
“If I dressed for myself, I wouldn’t bother at all. Clothes bore me. I’d wear jeans. I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men.” –Marlene Dietrich Marlene Dietrich was of the sultriest actresses of the silver screen. Holdin read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 18, 2018
“My mother played the piano at home and sang. As early as I can remember I wished I could sing before great audiences. I loved music.” –Jeanette Loff When I watch early films, I often wonder what became of certain individuals and where their lives took them beyond their work in th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 11, 2018
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) is arguably considered to be one of the best musicals ever made. Featuring a popular title song, top-notch talents, and the most iconic, lighthearted dance in movie history, it is no surprise that this musical has steadily remained a beloved MGM classic for over 50 read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 4, 2018
“I was an introvert in an extrovert profession.” –Robert Young The 1950s were an era in which television flourished as a competitor to film. Audiences could welcome actors into their living rooms by merely turning on the television and enjoying the latest shows. While many shows w read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 28, 2018
“I learned at a very early age that life is a battle. My family was poor, my neighborhood was poor. The only way that I could get away from the awfulness of life, at that time, was at the movies. There I decided that my big aim was to make money. And it was there that I became a very determin read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 18, 2018
Introducing the MGM Musical Magic Blogathon! Hometowns to Hollywood is excited to present its second official blogathon, entitled “The MGM Musical Magic Blogathon.” Musicals featured gorgeous songs, meticulously choreographed dance numbers, and some terrific plots. The musical itself evolved from read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 14, 2018
Oliver: Do you have to ask your wife everything? Stan: If I didn’t ask her, I wouldn’t know what she wanted me to do. —Sons of the Desert (1933) Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have been in many a fine mess but my favorite one, by far, is their elaborate plot to sneak off to a Chicag read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 7, 2018
“People think the actors are having such a time. They never think of you as working. So many young girls think movies are so glamorous, and when they find out you have to get up at 5:30 every morning, and that when you go out it’s for publicity, more or less, they have a little different atti read more