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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 3, 2021
Joan Crawford had a lengthy career that evolved just as the movies did. From the Silent Era and on to the Sound Era, Crawford’s image and performances were carefully cultivated to cater to audience interests of the day. Appearing in films like Our Dancing Daughters (1928) early on, to films l read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
“I was afraid of getting stuck with only young parts. I’ve always had that trouble because I have a young-looking face.” –Tom Drake While Tom Drake is arguably best remembered as the “Boy Next Door” to Judy Garland’s Esther Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), Drake also read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
“Please say that I have diamonds for eyes and a little laugh like a small echo running evenly over the hill. But it’s not true. I’m not pretty and I’m short. Five feet one inch and three-quarters. Put in the three-quarters. It’s very important.” –Joan McCrac read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road 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 presentations that profile individual p read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2021
To this day, the name Cecil B. DeMille is nothing short of legendary. An accomplished director, producer, and actor, DeMille’s epic films remain major achievements in cinema with much to unpack and discuss. In Cecil B. DeMille’s Hollywood, Robert S. Birchard takes readers through a chro read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 30, 2021
In her brief life, comedienne and actress Kay Kendall made her mark upon films and took on a memorable role in Genevieve (1953). She would go on to appear in films like The Constant Husband (1955) with soon-to-be husband Rex Harrison in addition to Les Girls (1957). Her role in Les Girls led her to read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 27, 2021
In cinema’s nascent years, the art of filmmaking was being pioneered and many new and exciting developments would occur in conjunction with this new form of storytelling. Among the many facets of filmmaking history is the history of motion picture studios, working to create and distribute thei read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 17, 2021
“I was this punk kid from Nebraska who had an awful lot of the world’s good things tossed in his lap.” –Robert Taylor Among many matinee idols of Hollywood’s Golden Age was Robert Taylor, a well-known film and television actor who took on leading roles on several memora read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 7, 2021
“If I had to give up either acting or dancing, I’d choose to keep dancing.” –Cyd Charisse Among the many wonderful dancers of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Cyd Charisse shines as a gifted actress and dancer who shared the screen with many other memorable talents. She was born Tula read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 4, 2021
The horror genre is one that has fascinated audiences all over the world for over a century. Depicted in various forms of art and expression, it is no surprise that horror has also been explored in films through many creative and innovative ways. These macabre tales, memorable characters, and haunti read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 4, 2021
During wartime, much art and culture is developed both in response to and as a commentary on events of the day. The American theater, with special emphasis on Broadway, was no exception. Numerous plays centered around World War II or at least referred to the war in some capacity through their charac read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 18, 2021
Joan Bradford: Mother’s run my life long enough! I’m 21, I’m white, and I’ve a right to be free! Henry Bradford: What are you going to do about it… sit here and mope? —Happiness Ahead (1934) Among the many popular early musicals distributed by Warner Brothers, Hap read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 14, 2021
Without question, Terry is the most known dog in movie history. Born in Alta Dena, California, Terry was a female Cairn Terrier performer who appeared in many different movies, most famously as Toto in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In this film, however, she was credited as Toto, not as Terry. She read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 13, 2021
Pal was a male Rough Collie performer and the first in a line of such dogs to portray the fictional female collie Lassie in film, on radio, and on television. Pal was born at Cherry Osborne’s Glamis Kennes in North Hollywood, California, in 1940 and eventually brought read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 12, 2021
Skippy, also known as Asta, was a beloved Wire Fox Terrier best known for portraying Asta in The Thin Man (1934), among many other roles. Born in Van Nuys, California, he was trained by Frank and Rudd Weatherwax as well as by his owners, Henry and Gale East. Skippy could execute tricks on command th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 11, 2021
Born in Los Angeles, California, in 1925, Pal the Wonder Dog would become best known for originating the role of Pete the Pup in Hal Roach’s Our Gang comedies. Appearing with a natural trademark ring around his eye (sometimes enhanced with dye during filming), this UKC-registered American Pit Bull read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 10, 2021
Rin Tin Tin was a male German Shepherd born in Flirey, France, who became an international star in motion pictures. A beloved canine hero of the screen, Rin Tin Tin actually owed his life to American soldier, Lee Duncan, who rescued him from a World War I battlefield. While in France, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 4, 2021
While there is much to praise in Hollywood history, the filmmaking industry certainly has a variety of problematic issues. Among them is the issue of ageism, with individuals’ career opportunities being limited because of one’s age. Women, more often than men, tend to face this issue as read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 4, 2021
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road 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 presentations that profile individual p read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 4, 2021
Among many patriotic musicals of the day, The Singing Marine (1937) is a lighthearted tale of a likable Everyman whose identity is reshaped through fame and fortune. While Dick Powell was a multitalented star established himself as a fine dramatic actor and talented director, his initial image was t read more