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The Ston? of
Sonny Boy
Since Jackie Coogan made an instantaneous hit, in "The Kid," no child has so won the hearts of fans as David Lee, in "The Singing Fool." Here is an article that explains his talent.
B? A. LWooldridge
FOR a while," said Al Jolson, "keep everybody away from me. I've got to get into make-up. They're ready for me on the set. I don't want to be disturbed for a while."
"Yes, Mr. Jolson," the attendant replied. "No one will be allowed in."
The celebrated comedian disappeared into his dressing room. He removed his collar and shirt, donned dark trousers, seated himself before a mirror, and reached for the jar of black grease paint.
Studio workers approached the closed door, paused, and passed on. Interviewers were held at bay, and telephone calls refused. Mr. Jolson had issued orders. In seclusion he prepared for his day's work in "The Singing Fool."
"Sh-h-h !" whispered the guard when a messenger appeared with a sheaf of telegrams. "I'll take them. Mr. Jolson is not to be bothered. Orders are orders."
Were they?
A little boy, with hazel eyes, lightbrown hair, and a sturdy frame, slowly
Frankie Lee, David's elder brother, here seen with Mary Miles Minter, in "Nurse Marjorie," was also famous as a boy actor.
Photo by Fryer
At first sight of David Lee, Al Jolson recognized the Sonny Boy for
whom he was searching.
and laboriously climbed the steps. He was scarcely out of the toddling stage. His small, clenched fist pounded on the door.
"Unka Al !" he shouted. "Unka Al — erame in!"
"Y-e-o-w !" came a voice from inside. "Sonny Boy !"
The door swung open as though struck by a Bahama hurricane, and David Lee, three years old, was caught into the arms of a half-clad man whose face was black as ebony. Then, for the next few minutes, there was an affectionate petting party which would have cost producers ten thousand dollars to put on the screen.
I happened to be at the studio when the incident took place. Since then, I'll wager a million women have seen this urchin on the screen, and have exclaimed, "Adorable !" And an equal number of men have brushed