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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 5, 2022
Of the many horror films from Hollywood’s Golden Age, The Uninvited (1944) is one of the most beautifully shot. Shining in its eerie atmosphere and supported by a mesmerizing Victor Young score, there is much to enjoy in this screen gem. The Uninvited was inspired by the novel Uneasy Freehold read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 4, 2022
My name is Annette Bochenek, Ph.D., and I am a film historian and scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. One of my favorite pastimes includes exploring the hometowns of classic Hollywood’s film actors and actresses, as documented on my Hometowns to Hollywood blog and discussed in my presentat read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 2, 2022
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–in order 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 pres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 1, 2022
“There are two reasons why I am successful in show business and I am standing on both of them. Betty Grable was one of World War II’s most celebrated pin-up girls, in addition to being a gifted actress, singer, model, and dancer. A top box office star, she was one of the highest-paid women of read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 31, 2022
While much has been written about the great Judy Garland, little has been explored in relation to the life of another popular singer and actress: Deanna Durbin. Shining during the golden years of the movie musical, both Garland and Durbin flourished as musical talents. Unlike Garland’s popular read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 30, 2022
Introducing The “Take Two” Blogathon! While Classic Hollywood explored numerous original storylines, remakes were also a common occurrence. Studios would revisit their previous films with more current contract players or even reimagine non-musical films as musical remakes. In other cases read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 29, 2022
The fight for representation in Hollywood is an important one and certainly one that continues on to this day. The Latinx community’s battle for representation in Hollywood films is no exception–many Latinx artists have made important achievements in the filmmaking industry but have gone read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 28, 2022
The Hollywood Blacklist stigmatized many individuals employed in the filmmaking industry and beyond, ruining lives and careers and curbing creativity. Though the Hollywood Blacklist was actively harming careers seventy-five years ago, its impacts are still studied to this day. Larry Ceplair’s read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 25, 2022
Screenwriter Ernest Lehman has the distinction of helping to fully realize some of classic Hollywood’s most memorable screen moments. Honored as one of the greatest screenwriters in the industry, Lehman stood out through his work in projects such as North by Northwest (1959), The Sound of Musi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 1, 2022
“If playing the melody is corn, then I want to be corny.” –Kay Kyser Bandleader and radio personality James Kern Kyser was born on June 18, 1905, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His parents, Paul and Emily Kyser, worked as pharmacists. Kyser was one of six children. In the years to read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 31, 2022
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–in order 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 pres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 25, 2022
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was one of classic Hollywood’s biggest powerhouses. Churning out many iconic films year after year, MGM boasted some of the best on and off-screen talents of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Far beyond the days of the studio system, MGM remains a major corporate symbol t read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 25, 2022
While Turner Classic Movies (TCM) connects audiences of the present to great classic films and performances of the past, TCM also occasionally showcases classic cult and late-night cinema films. In this TCM series, TCM profiles the shocking, campy, and strangely wonderful cult films that have entert read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 25, 2022
During the pandemic, I took some time to interview different descendants of classic Hollywood stars to hear all about their experiences as the children of beloved screen icons. In September 2020, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Lewis, elder son of Loretta Young and Thomas Lewis. I was plac read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 23, 2022
Singer and dancer Josephine Baker charmed audiences all over the world. At her height, she was the highest-paid female performer working in Europe. However, when Nazis seized Paris, Baker suddenly found herself banned from the stage. Rather than go to America, she remained in Europe as a spy. In Ag read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 23, 2022
Throughout her storied career, Marlene Dietrich appeared in many notable Hollywood films and worked with many popular peers of her day. In Marlene, Dietrich herself reflects upon her early life, film career in Germany, and eventual rise to stardom as an international success. In addition to sharing read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 21, 2022
An icon of the screen, Marlene Dietrich is remembered for more than her filmography. She was impactful far beyond the screen. Though her films still delight audiences today, the stories of people who knew her also work to promote her legacy. In addition to the words and anecdotes surrounding Dietri read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 17, 2022
Marlene Dietrich was a fascinating woman with a unique outlook on life. In Marlene Dietrich’s ABC’s, readers can indulge in a textual scrapbook of Dietrich’s musings, all listed in alphabetical order. This particular book is not a biography or lengthy work. It is a compilation of v read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 16, 2022
“Although no one believes me, I have always been a country girl and still have a country girl’s values.” –Ava Gardner Ava Gardner is one of classic Hollywood’s most storied bombshells. Born Ava Lavinia Gardner on December 24, 1922, to Mary “Molly” Elizabeth read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 11, 2022
While the name Maria Montez may not be familiar to many, this Golden Age actress delighted audiences in an array of Technicolor films. She hailed from the Dominican Republic as one of ten children in her family and left for New York City by 1939. Dreaming of a career in films, Montez signed with an read more