The Picture Show Annual (1928)

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Picture Show Annual 157 Midnight," which was followed by " What Price Glory I" and others. Real name, Alfred de Biraben. NOVAK. Eva—Was still a schoolgirl on holiday when she was offered an extra's part in a him. That started her, and further education was abandoned. Of recent pictures " The Dixie Flyer " and " Thirty Below Zero" are two. Born 1899, Missouri. Golden hair, grey eyes. NOVAK, Jane.—When only fifteen years old began her screen career, playing first as an extra and later as lead to Harold Lloyd. Afterwards shone as a star on her own in many films, of which " Danger- ous Virtue " is one. Born January 12th, 18%, St. Louis. Fair hair, blue eyes. NOVARRO, Ramon.—First attempt to get on the films proving a failure, he joined a troup of dancers and it was then that Rex Ingram saw him and gave him his chance. " Ben Hur," " Memories " and " A Cer- tain Young Man " are three of his. Born February 6th. 1899, Mexico. Black hair, brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. NOVELL0, Ivor.—Popular both on stage and screen, he has attained some fame as playwright and composer, too. Has acted in American films, and among British productions has " The Lodger " and " The Triumph of the Rat " to his credit. Born Cardiff, January 15th. 1895. Black hair and eyes. O'BRIEN, Eugene.—Twice changed his mind, first trying for the medical pro- fession, then civil engineering. Third time proved lucky, when he took up acting and found fame and success. " Flames " is among his recent films. Born 1884, Colorado. Light brown hair, blue eyes. Height. 6 ft. O'BRIEN, George—Bom 1900, San Fran- cisco, he was, while in the American navy during the war, light heavy-weight champion boxer of the Pacific fleet. Films include " The Devil's Master" and " Royal Romance." Height, 5 ft. II in. Brown hair and eyes. O'HARA, George.—Started his screen career in Mack Sennett productions and soon began to win popularity. His later work includes " Irish Eyes " and " Jack o'Diamonds." Bom 1902, New York City. Light hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. OLAND, Warner.—His fine baritone voice obtained him an engagement on the stage. Later made his screen debut in " Sin," and ever since has been a film villain. Two recent films are " Twinkletoes " and " The Mystery Club." Bom Sweden, 1880. Brown hair and eyes. Height, 5 ft. 11 in. OLMSTED, Gertrude.—Bom Chicago, she won a beauty contest and a producer offered her a chance in films. Her pictures include " Fresh Air," " The Beloved Rogue" and " I'll Tell the World." Chestnut brown hair, grey-blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 2 in. O'MALLEY, Pat.— Irish as his name, for he was bora in Dublin, 1892, and during his screen career has acted in serials, comedies and dramas. Of the last named are " Spangles " and " Perch of the Devil." Brown hair, blue eyes. O'NEIL, Sally.—Once an unknown girl without camera experience and called Patsy O'Noonan, she was chosen for the leading role in " Patsy." That proved her talent for " Battling Butler," " The Mysterious Island," and other films. Bom October 23rd. 1908, Bayonne, N.J. Blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. li in. OWEN, Seena.—Bom Washington, of Danish parents, was once known as Signe Auen, her real name. Gained stage experience first and then started at the bottom in filmland till stardom was reached. " Ship- wrecked " is hers. Golden hair, blue eyes. PERRIN, Jack.—A popular figure in many Wild West films, he was bom and reared on a Montana ranch. While still a youngster developed and perfected his skill with the lasso, and leamt how to use a six- shooter. " A Ridin' Gent " is one of his films. PERRY, Walter.—As a character actor in films, he has appeared in numerous roles, chiefly those portraying a poor man. A few of his successes were scored in " A Certain Rich Man," " A Poor Relation " and " The Beautiful Cheat." PETERS, House.—The first picture he played in was Mary Pickford's " In the Bishop's Carriage." After that came many more, of which " Prisoners of the Storm is among his recent work. Born 1888, Bristol. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Height, 6 ft. in. PHILBIN, Mary.—Given a start in pictures by Erich von Stroheim, she soon made progress, first winning fame in " Merry- Go-Round," and later doing more good work in " The Bargain Bride ' and " Love Me and the World Is Mine." Born Chicago. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Height, 5 ft. 2 in. PHILLIPS, Dorothy.—For some time she managed to divide her talents between stage and films, beginning in the latter with the Essanay Company. " The Gay Deceiver " and " Upstage " are both hers. Born 1892, Baltimore. Chestnut hair, dark grey eyes. Height, 5 ft. 3t in. PICKFORD, Jack—As Jack Smith, his real name, he acted for a short time on the stage, and then, while still in his 'teens, turned to films. Not long ago appeared in " The Bat." Born August 18th, 18%. Toronto, Canada. Dark hair, medium brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 7 in. PICKFORD, Mary—Beginning in films when no casts were given, she achieved after a time great popularity by her childish roles. " Human Sparrows " is only one of her many triumphs. Born April 8th, 1893, Toronto, Canada. Golden hair, hazel eyes. Height, 5 ft. PIDGEON, Walter—Was the first to intro- duce to the public in America the popular songs " What'll I Do ? " and - All Alone." Is now proving his ability as a film actor in " Miss Nobody " and " Old Loves and New." PIEL, Edward.—Widely known as a skilful delineator of Chinese characters, his first screen hit was in " Dream Street." A more recent triumph was scored in " Ye llow Fingers." PITTS, Zasu.—As good in tragedy as in comedy. Her films include " Early to Wed" and "The Wedding March." Born 1898, Parsons, Kansas. Brown hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. POST, Charles A—Well known as a char- acter actor, he began his film career with Mary Pickford in " M'Liss." Since then he has appeared in many films, of which '" Defying the Law " is one. Was born in Salt Lake City, and in height is over 6i ft. POULTON. Mabel.—Starting as a short- hand-typist in the office of the Alhambra Theatre, London, she afterwards got a screen chance in " Nothing Else Matters." Among her other films are " The Heart of an Actress " and " The Ball of Fortune." POWELL, William—If his family had had their way he might have become a lawyer, but his acting ambition being stronger, he went on the stage instead and so into pictures. Of these " Tin Gods," " Beau Geste " and " Love's Greatest Mistake " are but three. Born Pittsburg. PREVOST. Marie.—From the secluded life of a convent, she went on a visit to Los Angeles, and there a Mack Sennett director turned her thoughts screenwards. Appeared in " The Night Bride," " Almost