About Annette Bochenek
Annette Bochenek of Chicago, Illinois, is a Ph.D. student and scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the Hometowns to Hollywood blog, in which she writes about her trips exploring the legacies and hometowns of Golden Age stars. Annette also hosts the “Hometowns to Hollywood” film series throughout the Chicago area. She has been featured on Turner Classic Movies and is the president of TCM Backlot’s Chicago chapter. In addition to writing for TCM Backlot, she also writes for Classic Movie Hub, Silent Film Quarterly, Nostalgia Digest, and Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine.
“I simply love this business. That’s all.” –Dana Andrews Dana Andrews was a key Hollywood star throughout the 1940s. Shining as a romantic lead in many dramatic films, Andrews worked with many top actresses of the day. Though he appeared … Continue reading →
