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.
The Great American Songbook Foundation in Carmel, Indiana, is a wonderful resource to fans of the Great American Songbook and Golden Age Cinema. They have so many fascinating pieces in their collection–courtesy of their founder, Michael Feinstein–and provide quality educational … Continue reading →
Hometowns to Hollywood 