Author Archives: Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Harry Spear

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Harry Spear Harry Spear was born Harry Sherman Bonner on December 16, 1921, in Los Angeles, California, to Joseph Bonner and Louise Spear. He was born at French Hospital in Los Angeles and initially resided at 5619 … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Mary Kornman

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Mary Kornman Mary Kornman was born Mary Agnes Evans on December 27, 1915, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Her parents were David Lionel Evans, a railroad manager, and Verna Comer. Eugene Kornman, cameraman for Hal Roach, married Verna … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Jack Benny

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Jack Benny, from Illinois to California Benjamin Kubelsky was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 14, 1894, to Meyer and Naomi Kubelsky. Meyer worked as a saloon owner and haberdasher, emigrating to the United States from Poland; … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels October: Red Skelton

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels October: Red Skelton Richard Red Skelton was born on July 18, 1913, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was the fourth son born to Joseph and Ida Skelton. Skelton had three older brothers named Denny, Christopher, and Paul. Skelton’s … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Colleen Moore

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Colleen Moore Kathleen Morrison, later known as Colleen Moore, was born in Port Huron, Michigan, to Charles and Agnes Kelly Morrison on August 19, 1899. Moore’s family moved frequently, residing in cities like Hillsdale, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Jackie Cooper

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Jackie Cooper – from California to New York City John “Jackie” Cooper, Jr., was born on September 15, 1922, in Los Angeles, California, to John George and Mable Cooper. John G. Cooper worked as a lyricist, writing … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Robert Rockwell

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Robert Rockwell Robert Griswold Rockwell was a popular actor on stage, film, radio, and television. He was born on October 15, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Lake Bluff, Illinois. His parents were Harold and Margaret … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels May: Joe Cobb

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: 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 … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Arlene Golonka

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Arlene Golonka Arline Leanore Golonka was born on January 23, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Elinor Wroblewski Golonka and Frank Golonka. Her father passed away when she was two years old and her mother later married Edward … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Mickey Daniels

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Mickey Daniels Richard Michael “Mickey” Daniels was born on October 11, 1914, in Reliance, Wyoming, to Richard and Hannah Reese Daniels. Per his draft card, his birthplace is listed as Reliance. He was one of eleven children … Continue reading →

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