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.

June Mathis

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Fans of Rudolph Valentino may already be well aware of the connection he shares with June Mathis. While much has been documented about Valentino, Mathis and her story have not been explored in much depth. Thanks to Thomas J. Slater, … Continue reading →