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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 5, 2017
If you enjoy lighthearted collegiate musicals, then I have Good News for you! Set in the Roaring Twenties at fictitious Tait College, football star Tommy Marlowe falls in love with his tutor, Connie Lane. Driven by the book by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylva, and with lyrics by DeSylva, Lew read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 5, 2017
If you enjoy lighthearted collegiate musicals, then I have Good News for you! Set in the Roaring Twenties at fictitious Tait College, football star Tommy Marlowe falls in love with his tutor, Connie Lane. Driven by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylva’s book, and with lyrics by DeSylva, Lew Brown read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 29, 2017
“It hit every paper the next day: the Cinderella story. Of course they said it was a starring role. I had one line, but you know about those things.” –Barbara Hale Actress Barbara Hale was one who performed on many different mediums, but ultimately carried out one of her most memo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 29, 2017
“It hit every paper the next day: the Cinderella story. Of course they said it was a starring role. I had one line, but you know about those things.” –Barbara Hale Actress Barbara Hale was one who performed on many different mediums, but ultimately carried out one of her most memo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 28, 2017
“I am the luckiest guy in the world. All my dreams came true. I was in a wonderful business, and I met great people all over the world.” –Van Johnson In the days of Technicolor, Hollywood had its fair share of famous redheads–including Van Johnson. Johnson starred as a whole read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 28, 2017
“I didn’t quit movies. They quit me.” –Jane Powell Hollywood has certainly had its fair share of child stars, and Jane Powell is no exception. Thanks to many studio musicals, audiences saw Jane grow up on the screen from a charming teenager to a confident leading lady, while constantly showcasing read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 28, 2017
“I didn’t quit movies. They quit me.” –Jane Powell Hollywood has certainly had its fair share of child stars, and Jane Powell is no exception. Thanks to many studio musicals, audiences saw Jane grow up on the screen from a charming teenager to a confident leading lady, while constantly showcasing read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 28, 2017
“I am the luckiest guy in the world. All my dreams came true. I was in a wonderful business, and I met great people all over the world.” –Van Johnson In the days of Technicolor, Hollywood had its fair share of famous redheads–including Van Johnson. Johnson starred as a whole read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 26, 2017
“I’m an incurable optimist and a go-getter – it’s in my nature to focus much more on what makes me happy than what makes me nervous.” –Colleen Moore One of the most memorable flappers of the 1920s was actress Colleen Moore. In fact, beloved writer F. Scott Fitzge read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 26, 2017
“I’m an incurable optimist and a go-getter – it’s in my nature to focus much more on what makes me happy than what makes me nervous.” –Colleen Moore One of the most memorable flappers of the 1920s was actress Colleen Moore. In fact, beloved writer F. Scott Fitzge read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 19, 2017
The use of Technicolor has been well documented in the great body of literature surrounding film history. While it was used in film studios in the United States, its use certainly extended beyond the States. Many film aficionados are familiar with the British creative team of Michael Powell and Eme read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 19, 2017
The use of Technicolor has been well documented in the great body of literature surrounding film history. While it was used in film studios in the United States, its use certainly extended beyond the States. Many film aficionados are familiar with the British creative team of Michael Powell and Eme read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 17, 2017
Another May 16th–another National Classic Movie Day! This year, we bloggers have been summoned by Classic Film and TV Cafe to consider our five favorite stars and why we love them. As is the trouble for many a film fan, we adore so many stars and it is difficult to narrow our favorites down t read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 17, 2017
Another May 16th–another National Classic Movie Day! This year, we bloggers have been summoned by Classic Film TV Cafe to consider our five favorite stars and why we love them. As is the trouble for many a film fan, we adore so many stars and it is difficult to narrow our favorites down to a read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 5, 2017
“Acting is the art of speaking in a loud, clear voice and the avoidance of bumping into the furniture.” –Alfred Lunt There are many notable names in theatrical history but the husband and wife pairing of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is particularly special. An inseparable duo, th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 5, 2017
“Acting is the art of speaking in a loud, clear voice and the avoidance of bumping into the furniture.” –Alfred Lunt There are many notable names in theatrical history but the husband and wife pairing of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is particularly special. An inseparable duo, th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 21, 2017
“Silence is of the gods; only monkeys chatter.” –Buster Keaton There are three key silent clowns, each with a distinct style and legacy: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton. Paired with amazing physical abilities and a great “stone face,” Keaton continues read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 21, 2017
“Silence is of the gods; only monkeys chatter.” –Buster Keaton There are three key silent clowns, each with a distinct style and legacy: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton. Paired with amazing physical abilities and a great “stone face,” Keaton continues read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 24, 2016
“I was born in Birmingham–Alabama, that is, not England–in August, 1914, a month of world-shaping events quite aside from my birth.” –Hugh Martin It’s amazing to think of how many talents have to work hard both on and off the screen in order to create a film̵ read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 24, 2016
“I was born in Birmingham–Alabama, that is, not England–in August, 1914, a month of world-shaping events quite aside from my birth.” –Hugh Martin It’s amazing to think of how many talents have to work hard both on and off the screen in order to create a film̵ read more