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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 18, 2025
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
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 18, 2025
Judy Garland was easily one of the world’s greatest entertainers, with a following and a legacy that persists to this day. From her early days as Frances Gumm to an iconic performance as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939) and a complicated life filled with its successes and challenges, th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 9, 2025
Josephine Baker was an international icon, well-known for being a performer. Her dancing and vivacity made her a sensation in Paris and beyond. However, though many were familiar with her as an entertainer, she stayed in France when World War II broke out and remained loyal to her country by using h read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 9, 2025
Mervyn LeRoy was a well-known director and producer during the Golden Age of Hollywood, working on many highly memorable productions. He was also crucial in developing the method of production for the period, ultimately working on over sixty films across five decades. Mervyn LeRoy Comes to Town is e read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 9, 2025
Films and radio entertained audiences throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood, but radio thrillers and film noir possessed a unique connection during this period. Whether audiences viewed thrillers and noirs on screen or indulged in the “theatre of the mind” that was what is now old-time read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 9, 2025
There is so much to be said about the beautiful art that was used to market classic films–from posters, advertisements, lobby cards, and more. The genres of crime and mystery films are no exception, also being the inspiration behind many works of art used to captivate the eyes of potential mov read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 7, 2025
Introducing the Once Upon a Time Blogathon! Hometowns to Hollywood is excited to present its ninth official blogathon, entitled the “Once Upon a Time Blogathon: Fairy Tales, Legends, & Myths.” This blogathon celebrates the many fairy tales, legends, and myths that inspired classic fi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 5, 2025
Cinderfella: Hey, isn’t he holding the future wife just a little too close?Fairy Godfather: Oh, ho-ho! Stop worrying. She’s all yours, every bit of her.Cinderfella: Yeah, but I’d like to have the bits he’s holding! —Cinderfella (1960) The story of Cinderella is the quin read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 1, 2025
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
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 14, 2025
TCM has another exciting addition to its library in the form of Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir (Revised and Expanded Edition) by Eddie Muller. This updated version of Muller’s essential film noir volume showcases the many women who helped define film noir. This edition featur read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 13, 2025
From 2000 to 2007, the television channel TV Land dedicated several statues depicting classic television characters around the country as part of their “TV Land Landmarks” campaign. The locations are linked to their shows in some capacity and feature tributes to either the actors themsel read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 12, 2025
“This picture [Bobby’s Kodak (1908)] gave me my first big joy in life, because it gave me the chance to be the kind of kid I had wanted to be in my dreams, but had never had the chance to be in real life.” –Robert Harron Robert Emmett Harron was born on April 12, 1893, to Joh read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 11, 2025
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby was published on April 10, 1925, meaning that it just celebrated its centennial here in 2025. Aside from being an enduring American classic, Fitzgerald also had ties to classic Hollywood and many of his works went on to inspire films. In honor of Gatsby&# read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 11, 2025
Women have been influential in the film industry in many ways, dating back to the earliest days of the industry. While some are remembered more than others, Mary Mallory’s First Women of Hollywood: Female Pioneers in the Early Motion Picture Business is exceptional in portraying just how much read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 10, 2025
Thomas Noguchi has been billed “The Coroner to the Stars,” due to his work on the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, and more, before they were laid to rest. Noguchi–now 98 years of age at the time of writing–was the former chief medical examiner-coroner for Los Angeles C read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 10, 2025
David Tomlinson is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins (1964), though his filmography extended far beyond that beloved role. Thankfully, Tomlinson himself reflected upon his life and career in Luckier Than Most: An Autobiography. In this book, Tomlinson takes readers through hi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 10, 2025
Vivien Leigh is remembered as one of the most influential stars of the stage and screen. Film fans will easily recognize her for her storied performance as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind (1939), securing the most sought-after role of the year. Moreover, she appeared in so many other hit read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 10, 2025
Merle Oberon worked as an actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood and realized a historic first when she received the Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 1936. Her nomination for The Dark Angel (1935) was the first time that the Academy recognized a performer of color for the Academy Aw read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 9, 2025
Bobby Darin was one of the greatest artists of his day, experiencing a rags-to-riches life that was not without its challenges. While his public image was upbeat and enthusiastic, delivering musical performances with charisma and vivacity, his life behind the scenes was far different. David Evanier read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 8, 2025
Russ Tamblyn has captivated audiences on the big screen for decades, especially shining with his tumbling and acrobatic abilities. He has appeared in numerous classic films during the Golden Age Hollywood period and worked with some of the greatest stars of that era. In Dancing on the Edge: A Journ read more