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.

Josephine Baker’s Secret War

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Josephine Baker was an international icon, well-known for being a performer. Her dancing and vivacity made her a sensation in Paris and beyond. However, though many were familiar with her as an entertainer, she stayed in France when World War … Continue reading →