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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 29, 2018
“In an era of breadlines, Depression, and wars, I tried to help people get away from all the misery . . . to turn their minds to something else. I wanted to make people happy, if only for an hour.” –Busby Berkeley When a viewer sees the name “Busby Berkeley” glow in th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 29, 2018
“In an era of breadlines, Depression, and wars, I tried to help people get away from all the misery . . . to turn their minds to something else. I wanted to make people happy, if only for an hour.” –Busby Berkeley When a viewer sees the name “Busby Berkeley” glow in th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 25, 2018
Welcome to the Busby Berkeley Blogathon! Hometowns to Hollywood is thrilled to present its first official blogathon, entitled “The Busby Berkeley Blogathon.” Busby Berkeley was an American director and choreographer known for devising elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 25, 2018
Welcome to the Busby Berkeley Blogathon! Hometowns to Hollywood is thrilled to present its first official blogathon, entitled “The Busby Berkeley Blogathon.” Busby Berkeley was an American director and choreographer known for devising elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 22, 2018
“Tell you what—I’ll toss a coin. Heads: you stay; tails: you go.” –Geoff Carter, portrayed by Cary Grant in Only Angels Have Wings (1939) In 1903, two brothers proved that a mere rickety contraption could propel them towards realizing one of the deepest dreams of mankind. As the North Carolina read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 22, 2018
“Tell you what—I’ll toss a coin. Heads: you stay; tails: you go.” –Geoff Carter, portrayed by Cary Grant in Only Angels Have Wings (1939) In 1903, two brothers proved that a mere rickety contraption could propel them towards realizing one of the deepest dreams of mankind. As the North Carolina read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 18, 2018
What would the Golden Age of Hollywood be without the musical? When one reflects upon classic cinema, one cannot deny that the movie musical was an especially beloved genre of the time. In their heyday, musicals received profound attention from audiences, who were captivated by a combination of fan read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 18, 2018
What would the Golden Age of Hollywood be without the musical? When one reflects upon classic cinema, one cannot deny that the movie musical was an especially beloved genre of the time. In their heyday, musicals received profound attention from audiences, who were captivated by a combination of fan read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 12, 2018
“I use dancing to embellish, extend or enlarge upon an existing emotion.” –Gower Champion When considering notable dance teams throughout film history, it is easy to come up with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as a perfect example of one. However, the teaming of Marge and Gower Champion read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 12, 2018
“I use dancing to embellish, extend or enlarge upon an existing emotion.” –Gower Champion When considering notable dance teams throughout film history, it is easy to come up with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as a perfect example of one. However, the teaming of Marge and Gower Champion read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 1, 2018
“And I’m grateful, too, to have been in a business in which you can work as long as you can walk.” –Una Merkel Una Merkel may aptly be labeled as Hollywood’s Best Friend. Throughout her colorful career as a character actress, she supported many leading film personalities. From working with read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 1, 2018
“And I’m grateful, too, to have been in a business in which you can work as long as you can walk.” –Una Merkel Una Merkel may aptly be labeled as Hollywood’s Best Friend. Throughout her colorful career as a character actress, she supported many leading film personalities. From working with read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 27, 2017
While Hollywood studios often end their films happily and with distinct resolution, the same sense of joyful closure does not necessarily apply to everyone off-screen. Many actors and actresses experience great success, but many also encounter harsh challenges in their personal lives. At their wors read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 27, 2017
While Hollywood studios often end their films happily and with distinct resolution, the same sense of joyful closure does not necessarily apply to everyone off-screen. Many actors and actresses experience great success, but many also encounter harsh challenges in their personal lives. At their wors read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 22, 2017
Smile though your heart is aching/ smile even though it’s breaking. These are the opening lines to the song “Smile,” which Charlie Chaplin composed as a soundtrack for his 1936 film, Modern Times. Although we never hear the lyrics in this film since John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons would write read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 22, 2017
Smile though your heart is aching/ smile even though it’s breaking. These are the opening lines to the song “Smile,” which Charlie Chaplin composed as a soundtrack for his 1936 film, Modern Times. Although we never hear the lyrics in this film since John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons would write read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 15, 2017
[the bartender hands Don his drink] Don Hewes: Can you drown a brunette in this? Mike the Bartender: How tall is she? Don Hewes: Five foot six. Mike the Bartender: [filling the glass a little more] Try this. –Clinton Sundberg as Mike the Bartender in Easter Parade (1948) Where would films be read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 15, 2017
[the bartender hands Don his drink] Don Hewes: Can you drown a brunette in this? Mike the Bartender: How tall is she? Don Hewes: Five foot six. Mike the Bartender: [filling the glass a little more] Try this. –Clinton Sundberg as Mike the Bartender in Easter Parade (1948) Where would films be read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 13, 2017
While actors and actresses in Hollywood are predominantly featured in the advertisements and general press for their films, there are many more people behind the scenes who are crucial to the development and depiction of a story. In order to portray a story, it has to be written first. But what was read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 13, 2017
While actors and actresses in Hollywood are predominantly featured in the advertisements and general press for their films, there are many more people behind the scenes who are crucial to the development and depiction of a story. In order to portray a story, it has to be written first. But what was read more