Motion Picture Classic (Jul-Dec 1930)

The Answer Man will gladly answer your questions about pictures and players, in these columns, as space permits, and the rest by personal letter. Casts and addresses given by mail only. Give your name and address and enclose stamped addressed envelope for reply. Write to The Answer Man, MOTION PICTURE CLASSIC, 1501 Broadway, New York City GERRY.— Marian Nixon and Eddie Quillan appeared in "Geraldine." Alice White did not play in this production. Miss White was born in Paterson, N. J. Received her education in Roanoke College, Roanoke, Va. Coming to California she took a secretarial course at Hollywood High School. Then came her opportunity to become a script clerk and this work she followed for about two years. Finally came the chance to act — and she accepted it gratefully. Studied dancing and singing, but haven't her tutor's name. CHARLES FARRELL FAN. — Charles was born in East Walpole, Mass., Aug. 9, 1905. You bet he did his own singing in "Sunnyside Up" and "High Society Blues." I can supply you with three poses of Charles, these are sold for twenty-five cents each. Rose Hobart, Estelle Taylor and Lee Tracy appear with Charlie in "Liliom," Fox Studios. BERYL GIBSON.— Sorry I can't speak Spanish, you'll have to write in English as usual. Lois Wilson did not appear in "God Gave Me Twenty Cents." Gilbert Roland's real moniker is Luis Antonio Damaso de Alonzo, hardly blame him for changing it, do you ? Anita Page, Pomares, she's Spanish and French descent. Barry Norton is playing in the Spanish version of the "Benson Murder Case." OUESTIONOUS.— Not until we had read a half dozen of these war novels did we realize what a good literary critic General Sherman waf. Well! this will settle Buddy's age for you and your friend. Hope you win the bet. Buddy was born Aug 13, 1904. His next picture is "Follow Thru," Paramount. The theme song of "Pointed Heels" was I Have to Have You and Ain't Cha. That is Clara Bow's real name. No new picture has been announced for Rudy Vallee at this time. DOROTHY ZIPPEL.— You neglected to enclose your name and address for a personal reply. Robert Montgomery is not married. Gloria Grey was Diana in "Blake of Scotland Yard." Frankie Darro is not related to Tom Tyler or John Darrow. Frankie was born in Chicago, 111., Dec. 22, 1918. Real name, Frank Johnson, Jr. Tom Tyler, Port Henry, N. Y., twenty-seven years ago. Real name William Burns. Drop in again sometime. SUSIE WOOSIE.— Your favorite Sue Carol is playing opposite Arthur Lake in "She's My Weakruss," Radio Pictures Studio. Grant Withers was married to Loretta Young, Jan. 28, 1930; their marriage was not annulled. Joan Crawford was born Mar. 23, 1908. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Dec. 9, 1907. Ruth Chatterton is playing in "The Lady of Scandal," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. HEARST FAN.— Mabel Normand and Lew Cody had the leads in "Mickey." If you saw Warner Bcucter in "In Old Arizona" and "Romance of the Rio Grande," you will surely want to follow the further adventures of the bold but lovable bandit in "The Arizona Kid." He is shown with Mona Maris, above, in a scene from his new picture BOBBIE F.— Conway Tearle was bo in New York City, in 1880. Receiv his education in the public schools o that city, and later he matriculated a Amherst College. His original intention were to become a lawyer, putting the suit of his studies into actual practice b appearing frequently in court in th capacity of counsel. In 1910 he harkened the callof the stage and appeared in seve minor r61es. He is very happily married plays tennis very well, swims, is five fee ten and a half inches tall, weighs 16. pounds, and has dark brow hair and eyes. HULA HULA.— The jok you told would never keep m guessing, that's an old one Jack Oakie (gosh! but he' popular) was bom at Sedalia, Mo., Nov. 14, 1903.' Oaki graduated from the La Salle High School in New York City. For a number of years he and Lulu McConnell, famous vaudevillienne, appeared together as a team in many musical comedy successes and over the two-a-day circuit. He is five feet ten, weighs 152 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes. Real name is Lewis Offield. Latest picture "The Sap From Syracuse," Ginger Rogers plays opposite. Paramount Studios. FRENCHIE.— We're always glad to hear from new readers. Maurice Chevalier is married to Yvonne Vallee, they have no kiddies. James Murray was born in New York City, Feb. 9, 1901, five feet eleven and a half, weighs 178 pounds, light brown hair and green eyes. Married to Lucille McNames on Sept. 13, 1928. Appearing in "HideOut," Universal Studios. Neil Hamilton's new production is "The Widow from Chicago," starring Alice White. Marilyn Milhr, star of "Sally," will be presented by First National in "Sweethearts." It will be all in Technicolor. Walter Pidgeon plays opposite. Marian Nixon, Rex Bell, and Belle Bennett have the leads in "Courage." H. R. K. — Yes, Douglas MacLean and Edith Roberts played in the silent version of "Seven Keys to Baldpate," which was released in Oct. 1925. Sally Blane, Loretta Young and Polly Ann Young are sisters. Marlon Davles, Lawrence Gray and Walter Catlett are appearing in "The Floradora Girl." Lon Chaney, Llla Lee and Harry Earles in "The Unholy Three." MINNEAPOLIS FAN.— Norman Kerry is the only star, so far as we know, who was born on June 16. Elliott Nugent was born at Dover, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1901. Educated at Dover High School, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Was assistant editor for one of the Dover newspapers, also a member of the Ohio State track team when in college. Has appeared in a number of Broadway productions, in addition to the ones composed by his father and himself. He is six feet tall, weighs 155 pounds, has light brown hair and gray eyes. Married to Norma Lee, they have two children. Now appearing in "The Sea Bat." {^Continued on page 102) 76