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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 16, 2015
“In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity.” -Anne Baxter If any actress was ever meant to give a pep talk, it was Anne Baxter. The more I learn about her, the more I realize that she never really feared failure. Instead, she always looked to it read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 4, 2014
“I planned on having one husband and seven children, but it turned out the other way around.” –Lana Turner When I think of the genesis of some of the most glamorous actresses in the motion picture industry, I often recall the story of Lana Turner sipping a Coke at Schwab’s Drugsto read more
Cole Porter
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 2, 2014
“There’s a farm I know near my old hometown/ Where we two can go and try settling down.” -Cole Porter, “Why Can’t You Behave?” I remember clearly how tickled I was at the revelation of Queen Elizabeth being a Cole Porter fan. To imagine her ever so properly delig read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 2, 2014
“There’s a farm I know near my old hometown/ Where we two can go and try settling down.” -Cole Porter, “Why Can’t You Behave?” I remember clearly how tickled I was at the revelation of Queen Elizabeth being a Cole Porter fan. To imagine her ever so properly delig read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 5, 2014
“You know, I used to live like Robinson Crusoe; I mean, shipwrecked among eight million people. And then, one day, I saw a footprint in the sand, and there you were. “ –Jack Lemmon, The Apartment Some actors are brilliant in comedies alone. Other actors are definitively dramatic. And then there’s read more
Jack Lemmon
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 5, 2014
“You know, I used to live like Robinson Crusoe; I mean, shipwrecked among eight million people. And then, one day, I saw a footprint in the sand, and there you were. “ –Jack Lemmon, The Apartment Some actors are brilliant in comedies alone. Other actors are definitively dramatic. And then there’s read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 17, 2014
“If I’m going to get by in pictures, it’s going to be as a singer, with about as much acting as you would expect from a guy standing in front of a microphone.” –Bing Crosby When I think of live entertainment in the early 20th century, my thoughts immediately fly to images of packed theaters read more
Bing Crosby
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 17, 2014
“If I’m going to get by in pictures, it’s going to be as a singer, with about as much acting as you would expect from a guy standing in front of a microphone.” –Bing Crosby When I think of live entertainment in the early 20th century, my thoughts immediately fly to images of packed theaters read more
Phil Harris
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 25, 2014
Jack: Where’s your Christmas spirit? Phil: I drank it! Durante’s nose. Groucho’s eyebrows. Veronica’s peek-a-boo bangs. Some people just have that one characteristic in particular that becomes a personal identifier. And then, there’s Phil Harris. He’s a fellow who isn’t so much identified read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 25, 2014
Jack Benny: Where’s your Christmas spirit? Phil Harris: I drank it! Durante’s nose. Groucho’s eyebrows. Veronica’s peek-a-boo bangs. Some people just have that one characteristic in particular that becomes a personal identifier. And then, there’s Phil Harris. He’s a fellow who isn’t so read more
James Stewart
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 9, 2014
“I’ve settled down three thousand miles from Indiana. I’ve traveled to points in the world three times that distance. At times, I’ve stayed away several years at a stretch, but I somehow have never felt that I was very far from here … somehow I don’t feel that I read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 9, 2014
“I’ve settled down three thousand miles from Indiana. I’ve traveled to points in the world three times that distance. At times, I’ve stayed away several years at a stretch, but I somehow have never felt that I was very far from here … somehow I don’t feel that I read more
Gloria Swanson
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 30, 2014
“All creative people should be required to leave California for three months every year.” -Gloria Swanson Though we don’t have many stars from classic cinema among us today, often times, we are fortunate enough to still connect with them through the places that were once graced wi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 30, 2014
“All creative people should be required to leave California for three months every year.” read more
Red Skelton
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 23, 2013
“I left home because I was hungry.” -Red Skelton Red Skelton is probably one of the most endearing American comics. Maintaining a simple brand of patriotic comedy, stemming from the clowning tradition, Skelton charmed audiences through live performance, radio, and television broadcasts. read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 23, 2013
“I left home because I was hungry.” -Red Skelton Red Skelton is probably one of the most endearing American comics. Maintaining a simple brand of patriotic comedy, stemming from the clowning tradition, Skelton charmed audiences through live performance, radio, and television broadcasts. read more
Tyrone Power
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 19, 2013
“The secret of charm is bullshit.” -Tyrone Power For this particular entry, I’d like you to look back upon some of the most memorable romantic greats of classic film. Sure, there was Gable and his wry wit, Grant, the constant gentleman, and even Valentino’s passionate sheik, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 19, 2013
“The secret of charm is bullshit.” -Tyrone Power For this particular entry, I’d like you to look back upon some of the most memorable romantic greats of classic film. Sure, there was Gable and his wry wit, Grant, the constant gentleman, and even Valentino’s passionate sheik, read more
Carole Lombard
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 30, 2013
“I’ve lived by a man’s code designed to fit a man’s world, yet at the same time I never forget that a woman’s first job is to choose the right shade of lipstick.” -Carole Lombard If anyone ever made the most of life, it was “Hoosier Tornado” Carole Lom read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 30, 2013
“I’ve lived by a man’s code designed to fit a man’s world, yet at the same time I never forget that a woman’s first job is to choose the right shade of lipstick.” -Carole Lombard If anyone ever made the most of life, it was “Hoosier Tornado” Carole Lom read more