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.

Daughter of the Dragon

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Annette Bochenek

Anna May Wong was an extraordinary screen siren who became Old Hollywood’s most famous Chinese American actress. While celebrated for her culture, identity, and talents today, she encountered numerous hardships for these same aspects during her time in the film … Continue reading →