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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 presentations that read more

David O. Selznick was one of the most powerful individuals working during the Golden Age of Hollywood. His company produced numerous hits with some of the era’s most popular stars. Thanks to Selznick, film triumphs such as King Kong (1933), Gone with the Wind (1939), Rebecca (1940), and many m read more

Lucille Ball has been extremely popular with audiences as of late, fairly recently being the focus of yet another biopic and documentary, in addition to a makeup collection (Besame Cosmetics) and clothing line (Unique Vintage) within the past few years. Unsurprisingly, her popularity with audiences read more

Margaret Dumont has long been considered an unofficial Marx Brother in her own right, frequently collaborating with the Marx Brothers in their film comedies. She offers a delightful serious or “straight” foil to Groucho’s wacky personality, typically portraying socialite characters read more

Classic film fans will no doubt often associate William Powell with Myrna Loy–and vice versa–largely due to their on-screen pairings in the Thin Man film series as well as other films. They had a natural, engaging chemistry with one another that was evident on the screen and offered deli read more

Anna May Wong was a lauded film star working during the Golden Age of Hollywood, considered to be the first Chinese-American film star in Hollywood as well as the first Chinese-American actress to gain international recognition. Recently so, she has been receiving attention in numerous ways includin read more

Bringing the period of Golden Age Hollywood to life can be challenging, particularly within novelizations. Lindsay Lynch’s Do Tell succeeds in this regard through the creation of the fictitious character Edie O’Dare, character actress and Holywood gossip columnist. Though many character read more

Charlie Chaplin was undoubtedly a master of comedy, inspiring many future comedians and entertaining audiences all over the world. H was experienced in stage performance and also worked through the transition from the Silent Era in films to the incorporation of sound. Chaplin could also offer films read more

Hometowns to Hollywood: Volume II has been released! This second installment in the Hometowns to Hollywood series focuses on a selection of forty actors and actresses from Hollywood’s Golden Age, exploring their lives, careers, and legacies. Hometowns to Hollywood documents how these individu read more

While the name Fred Astaire is certainly a notable one to fans of classic cinema, typically, the thought of him may also conjure up images of his frequent on-screen dance partner, Ginger Rogers. Of course, long before the Astaire-Rogers partnership, Astaire and his sister, Adele, were the toast of B read more

“I began to get recognition in the days when we had stars with names like Marlon Brando, Tab Hunter, Rory Calhoun, Rip Torn and Rock Hudson. I just thought it would be nice to have an Arlene Golonka in there.” –Arlene Golonka Arline Leanore Golonka was born on January 23, 1936, in Chicago, read more

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 presentations that read more

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

“Children in my day were either cornfed or milk-fed. I was both.” –Joe Cobb Joseph “Joe” Frank Cobb was among the many children cast in the early iteration of Our Gang, spending his tenure in the hit comedies from 1922 to 1929. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on November 7, 1916, read more

On May 23, 2013, I posted my very first article on Hometowns to Hollywood about my trip to James Dean’s hometown. In honor of the 10th anniversary of Hometowns to Hollywood, I’ve updated my initial post to cover several more return visits to Dean’s hometown and numerous photographs read more

Orson Welles was a legendary Hollywood talent who remains an iconic name to this day. A man of many talents and vast contributions to the entertainment industry, his work across a variety of mediums continues to be lauded and enjoyed by audiences all over the world. Of course, Welles was also an ext read more

One of early Hollywood’s most popular types of film was the serial, exposing audiences to repeated, familiar characters in a broad range of scenarios. From dramas, comedies, romances, and cliffhangers–or a mix of each–serials were exceptionally enjoyed by moviegoing audiences of al read more

The love affair between Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner is one for the books–and we get an interesting fictitious retelling of their story in Strangers in the Night: A Novel of Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner by Heather Webb. This novel is another fun foray into Hollywood historical fiction, sho read more

Nestled in the beautiful Northwest San Fernando Valley, visitors can stumble upon a stunning English Tudor-style home with strong ties to classic Hollywood. If its walls could talk, they could tell you about Barbara Stanwyck, Zeppo Marx, Robert Taylor, Jack Oakie, and so many more. Many classic Holl read more

There is so much to be said about the Academy Awards. Since the birth of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the eventual Academy Awards ceremony, film history is made with each iteration of Oscar night. To this day, it is Hollywood’s biggest night, honoring the achievements of read more