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.

Ray Milland

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Ray Milland entertained audiences during the Golden Age of Hollywood with many memorable performances on film and television. Interestingly, his personal and professional life was quite complex as the studio system effectively altered his identity in Hollywood, eliminating his Welsh … Continue reading →