Author Archives: Annette Bochenek

About Annette Bochenek

Dr. Annette Bochenek of Chicago, Illinois, is an avid 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.

Banton of Paramount

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Annette Bochenek

Banton of Paramount: Haute Couture in Hollywood’s Golden Age by Howard Gutner is an engaging biography that finally gives legendary Hollywood costume designer Travis Banton the attention he deserves. Best known for crafting the glamorous screen images of stars such … Continue reading →