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.

Claudette Colbert

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Claudette Colbert was a major star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, excelling in comedies as well as dramas. Her characters maintained an air of sophistication while also offering vulnerability in her many expert portrayals. Bernard F. Dick traces Colbert’s career from … Continue reading →