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Are you doing some holiday shopping? Hometowns to Hollywood has some gift ideas! White Christmas (1954)-inspired ornaments are back in stock for the 2024 holiday season! This series includes ornaments inspired by the “Sisters” number, “The Best Things Happen While You’re Danc read more

While examining film history, it is also well worth exploring the stories of the various unions and guilds that formed as the film industry grew. Kate Fortmueller and Luci Marzola’s Hollywood Unions thoroughly chronicles the histories of these unions that organized motion picture and televisio read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that profile read more

Christmas bells are ringing in 2024 with the publication of Jeffrey Paul Thompson’s Miracle on 34th Street: The Making of a Christmas Classic. One of many beloved holiday films stemming from Hollywood’s Golden Age, Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is examined in-depth by former Twentieth Ce read more

Much has been written about Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. Her work and legacy continue to generate more material about her in addition to inspiring more fans of her output, image, and story. Joel Brokaw’s Driving Marilyn: The Live and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw offers read more

“It’s my personality that wins for me. I’m no singer. Heaps of people can beat me dancing. Precious few of them, though, get the salary I do. Why? Because I’m me!” –Valeska Suratt Valeska Suratt was born on June 28, 1882, in Owensville, Indiana, to Ralph and Anna Suratt. When Suratt read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that profile read more

“Fans always ask, ‘What did the bedroom look like?’ All they ever saw was Alice or Ralph going in and out.” –Audrey Meadows Audrey Cotter was born on February 8, 1922, in New York, New York, as the youngest of four children (two girls and two boys). Her parents were Rev read more

Love is in the air with Turner Classic Movies’ latest literary installment, Falling in Love at the Movies: Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today, by Esther Zuckerman. This book spotlights the influence of romantic comedy, from Golden Age classics to more contemporary releases. In this book, read more

Nora Ephron was a beloved journalist, writer, and filmmaker who brought many more contemporary classics into the world. In particular, her romantic comedies are especially renowned, delighting audiences to this day. Nora Ephron at the Movies by Ilana Kaplan is a celebration of Ephron’s output read more

Fans of Audrey Hepburn can rejoice with a new–and particularly unique–way to learn about and celebrate the life and career of Hepburn! Audrey Hepburn by Michele Botton and Dorilys Giacchetto is a graphic novel that takes readers through the life and career highlights of Hepburn, giving t read more

Shirley MacLaine’s career dates back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, with MacLaine working alongside some of classic Hollywood’s greatest stars. At 90 years old, MacLaine has numerous stories about her life and career to share with fans of her work and classic cinema. The Wall of Life: P read more

Throughout the course of his storied career, Sidney Poitier experienced many groundbreaking moments in his personal and professional life. In addition to numerous memorable on-screen performances, Poitier also delivered several speeches that spoke not only about his life but also about other causes read more

Dorothy Parker was a brilliant wit whose words have withstood the test of time. A writer with a knack for wisecracks, Parker’s life was just as fascinating as her written output. Gail Crowther’s Dorothy Parker in Hollywood sheds light upon Parker’s life and legacy in Hollywood. Fr read more

Singin’ in the Rain (1952) is widely considered to be one of the greatest–if not the greatest–film musicals. With numerous iconic songs and dances, in addition to the performance of the title number cemented in film history, there is much to celebrate in relation to this beloved cl read more

“From the time you were signed at MGM you just felt you were in God’s hands.” –Ann Rutherford Therese Ann Rutherford was born on November 2, 1917, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her parents were John and Lucille Rutherford. Her mother was a silent film actress, while read more

Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that profile read more

“You see, it was the wedding of my grandparents. To the Shaws was born a boy, James, and to the Stephensons, a daughter, Esther. James and Esther were sweethearts from childhood and like their parents before them, they too were married on a beach at midnight amid blazing torches. Is it any won read more

Helen Morgan has long been lauded as an influential torch singer, sharing her talents on stage, radio, and film. Her strong vocal abilities and talent for delivering impassioned, dramatic song performances easily cemented her legacy as an extremely talented singer. Christopher S. Connelly’s H read more

Bogie & Bacall’s relationship is one of classic Hollywood’s storied romances, of course referring to the relationship between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. While they were quite accomplished as individual actors, they were also lauded as a notable on-screen (and off-screen) coup read more