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.

Straight Lady

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Margaret Dumont has long been considered an unofficial Marx Brother in her own right, frequently collaborating with the Marx Brothers in their film comedies. She offers a delightful serious or “straight” foil to Groucho’s wacky personality, typically portraying socialite characters … Continue reading →