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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
Oliver Hardy
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 1, 2013
Ollie: Get this house cleaned up! Do you know that my wife will be home at noon! Stan: Say, what do you think I am? Cinderella? If I had any sense I’d walk out on you. Ollie: Well it’s a good thing you haven’t any sense! Stan: It certainly is! Life is full of dynamic duos̵ read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 1, 2013
Ollie: Get this house cleaned up! Do you know that my wife will be home at noon! Stan: Say, what do you think I am? Cinderella? If I had any sense I’d walk out on you. Ollie: Well it’s a good thing you haven’t any sense! Stan: It certainly is! Life is full of dynamic duos̵ read more
Jack Benny
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 8, 2013
“I was born in Waukegan a long, long time ago. As a matter of fact, our rabbi was an Indian.” -Jack Benny Benjamin Kubelsky, or “Jack Benny,” as we know him, was born in Waukegan, Illinois on Valentine’s Day, in the year…. well, all you need to know was that he read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 8, 2013
“I was born in Waukegan a long, long time ago. As a matter of fact, our rabbi was an Indian.” –Jack Benny Benjamin Kubelsky, or “Jack Benny,” as we know him, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Valentine’s Day, in the year…. well, all you need to know was tha read more
James Dean
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 23, 2013
“If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he’s dead, then maybe he was a great man.” -James Dean Rugged, aloof, and self-aware, James Dean was the epitome of cool. He personified teenage years with charisma, rebellion, and raw emotion, while hold read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 23, 2013
“If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he’s dead, then maybe he was a great man.” -James Dean Rugged, aloof, and self-aware, James Dean was the epitome of cool. He personified teenage years with charisma, rebellion, and raw emotion, while hold read more