Author Archives: Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Glenda Farrell

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Glenda Farrell – Wichita, San Diego and NY Glenda Farrell There are so many actresses to celebrate when it comes to Depression Era films, and Glenda Farrell is certainly one of them. Shining with snappy dialogue in … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Josephine Hutchinson

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Annette Bochenek

  Classic Movie Travels: Josephine Hutchinson Seattle Washington and New York City Josephine Hutchinson While the name Josephine Hutchinson may not immediately come to mind when reflecting upon the stars of the 1930s, Josephine showed great promise as a Warner … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Jobyna Ralston and South Pittsburg

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Annette Bochenek

  Jobyna Ralston and South Pittsburg Jobyna Ralston While fans of silent film may easily recall comedian Harold Lloyd  working with many terrific actors, one of my favorite co-stars of his is Jobyna Ralston. Jobyna easily projects an image of … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Jeanne Crain – Inglewood and Los Angeles, CA

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Annette Bochenek

Jeanne Crain – Inglewood and Los Angeles CA Jeanne Crain When thinking of some of 20th Century-Fox’s greatest stars, one will surely recall Jeanne Crain and the many film roles she carried out when under contract there. Though not a … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Betty Garrett – Missouri, Washington State and New York

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Annette Bochenek

  Betty Garrett – St. Joseph Missouri, Seattle & Tacoma Washington and New York City   “I loved the farm. It was my favorite time of the year.” -Betty Garrett No musical cast is complete without fabulous supporting cast mates, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Gower Champion, Geneva Illinois

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Annette Bochenek

Gower Champion, Geneva Illinois “I use dancing to embellish, extend or enlarge upon an existing emotion.” –Gower Champion When considering notable dance teams throughout film history, it is easy to come up with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as a … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Spencer Tracy and Milwaukee Wisconsin

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Spencer Tracy and Milwaukee Wisconsin “The kids keep telling me I should try this new ‘Method Acting’ but I’m too old, I’m too tired, and I’m too talented to care.” –Spencer Tracy Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Barbara Hale, Chicago Illinois

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Barbara Hale, Chicago Area Barbara Hale “It hit every paper the next day: the Cinderella story. Of course they said it was a starring role. I had one line, but you know about those things.” -Barbara Hale Actress … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Jane Powell, Portland Oregon

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels Hometowns to Hollywood: Jane Powell, Portland Oregon “I didn’t quit movies. They quit me.” – Jane Powell Hollywood has certainly had its fair share of child stars, and Jane Powell is no exception. Thanks to many studio … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Annette Bochenek

Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle One of the most memorable flappers of the 1920s was actress Colleen Moore. In fact, beloved writer F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote: “I was the spark that lit up Flaming Youth, Colleen Moore was the torch. What little things we … Continue reading →

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