The Picture Show Annual (1928)

158 Picture Show Annuai A Lady," and many more. Born 1898, Sarnia, Canada. Dark hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. PRICE, Kate.—Born Ireland and was edu- cated in the States. Has played character parts in hundreds of pictures, of which " Paradise " is among the most recent. PRINGLE, Aileen.—Entered pictures a few years ago and rose to fame in " The Romance of a Queen." Since then has added to her admirers in " California,' " The Branding Iron," and others. Born San Francisco, California. Dark brown hair, dark grey-green eyes. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. PROUTY, Jed—Born Boston, he began when a youth as a member of minstrel troupe, afterwards becoming an actor. Made his first important film appearance in " Sadie Love, ' and recently played in " The Sea Beast," " Her Second Chance " and " Ella Cinders." PUFFY. Charles H — His rotund figure at one time appeared in screen comedies made in Europe. Now Universal has him and his American comedies already include " City Bound," " Rolling Stone, and " Oh, Nurse." Born Budapest, Hungary, September 3rd, 1888. QUIMBY, Margaret. — Belongs to the blonde type and was a dancer in cafes when, her type being needed for a series of two-reelers, she was engaged for the part. Later appeared in " What Hap- penned to Jones," " The Whole Town s Talking," and others. RALSTON, Esther.—Her people being connected with " the profession, she kept up the family tradition by also taking to acting. " Old Ironsides," " Fashions for Women " and " The Ten Modern Commandments " are among her pictures. Born 1902, Bar Harbor, Maine. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. RALSTON, Jobyna.—After a brief career before the footlights, she appeared on the screen, first in one-reel comedies, and later in Harold Lloyd and other films, such as " For Heaven's Sake," " Sweet Daddies," and " Gigolo." Born Tennessee. RAND, Sally.—Known as Billye Beck once upon a time, was born in Kentucky and is in her twenties. From the stage liter- ally dived into pictures, beginning in a swimming stunt for Mack Sennett. Has also acted for the screen in " Paris at Midnight," " Grounds for Divorce, and " The Dressmaker from Paris." RANDOLF, Anders.—Joining the old Vita- graph company in a technical and art capacity, he was later given small acting parts, and then came his first big role in "The Prisoner of Zenda." One of his most recent parts is in " Miss Nobody." RATCLIFFE, E. J—After having been a stage actor for many years, he decided to try the silent drama, with results that brought him success in "The Thrill Hunter " and " The Winning of Barbara Worth." Born St. Louis. RAWLINSON, Herbert—Born Brighton, and was sent out to Canada, v. here, farm life not suiting him, he went to the States and ultimately got into films. RAY, Charles.—After playing small parts in pictures, he was given a bigger role in " The Coward," and thereafter found himself famous. " The Fire Brigade," " Fresh Air," and " Getting Gertie's Garter " are three others. Born March 15th, 1891, Jacksonville, 111. Brown hair and eyes. Height, 6 ft. REYNOLDS, Vera.-Practically danced her way into pictures for it was a small dancing part, when she was only twelve, that she was first given. " The Little Adventuress" and " Corporal Kate " represent her recent work as a star. Born November 25th, 1905. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Height, 5 ft. 1 in. RICH, Irene.—Had no acting experience when she began her screen career in 1917, but soon won triumphs for herself. Her recent work includes " The Climbers," " Don't Tell the Wife." and " The Vengeance of Durand." Born New York. Dark brown hair, dark eyes. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. RICH. Lillian—Born Heme Hill. London, was years ago a familiar figure on the music-halls in this country. Has done much screen work in the States. " Wanted —A Coward," " Dancing Days." and " The Golden Web " being three recent examples. Dark brown hair, dark blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 3 in. RICHMOND. Warner—Hardship drove him to the films after he had planned to be a teacher. Born in Virginia, has brown hair and blue eyes, and has acted in " The Making of O'Malley," and others. ROBARDS, Jason.—Having made several hits on the American stage, he followed the example of many others by going into pictures. Already he has appeared in " The Third Degree," " Kentucky Hills, and " White Flannels." ROBERTS, Edith.—Comedy and drama on the screen have each in turn claimed her abilities. " Shameful Behaviour, and " The Mystery Club " are two from a long list of films. Born 1902, New York City. Brown hair and eyes. Height, 5 ft. I in. ROBERTS, Theodore.—Said to be one of the first actors in America to leave the stage for the screen and has played innumerable character roles with success. " The Cat's Pyjamas " is among his recent films. Born October 2nd, 1861, San Francisco. Grey hair, blue eyes. Height, 6 ft. ROGERS, Charles—While still a college student, he took film lessons at the Para- mount Pictures School, and was thereafter given parts in " Glorious Youth, ' So s Your Old Man," " More Pay Less Work," and " Wings." ROGERS, Will—Made his film debut in " Laughing Bill Hyde," and at once became famous. Not long ago appeared on the stage and broadcasted in this country and afterwards made a successful screen " come-back " in " Tip-Toes. Born near Claremont, Indian Territory. Dark hair, grey eyes. Height, 5 ft. II in. ROLAND. Gilbert—Is of Spanish descent, his father, Francisco Alonzo. having been a few years ago a well-known bull- fighter in Spain. Roland's screen_appear- ances include " The Plastic Age." " The Siren of Seville," and " Camille." ROLAND, Ruth—Born California. 18%, she has the reputation of being one of the most fearless actresses on the screen, and has performed numerous stunts in serials. Recently in " The Masked Woman." Reddish hair, dark blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. ROME, Stewart.—An old favourite of the British screen, he recently toured the world, making films in nearly every country visited. Born Newbury, January 30th, 1887. Height, 6 ft. I in. Brown hair, blue-grey eyes. ROSCOE, Albert.—Film fame first came to him in " City of Comrades " after years of hard work both on the stage and on the screen. " Long Pants " gives evidence of recent work. Born Nashville, 1887. Brown eyes, black hajr. Height, 6 ft. RUBENS. Alma—Had done a little in films when she was offered the leading lady role in " The Half Breed." Also acted in " The Pelican," " Heart of Salome," and " One Increasing Purpose." Born 1897. California. Black hair, dark eyes. Height, 5 ft. 7 in. RUSSELL, William.—A one-time cripple, who by means of physical exercise gained bodily health and fitness. Famous in films for his strenous parts, he recently made a successful appearance in " The Blue Eagle." Born. April 12th, 1886. New York. Dark hair and eyes. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. SAINPOLIS, John—It was in "The Great Lover " that he was able by his excellent acting to emerge from film obscurity to fame. Two later pictures of his are " The Lily " and " The Far Cry." Born New Orleans, La. Grey hair, brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. I0i in. SANTSCHI, Tom.—Had the honour o< appearing in the first film serial ever made, and since then has played all manner of parts in more than a thousand films. Two recent ones are " Jim the Conqueror ' and " The Third Degree." Born Kokomo, Ind. Brown hair, blue eyes. Height, 6 ft. 1 in. SCHILDKRAUT, Joseph-Born Austria, 1895, he went to America with experience in stage and film acting, though it was in " Orphans of the Storm " that he gained world-wide popularity. " The Heart Thief," " The King of Kings," and " Silk" are three other pictures. Black hair, brown eves. SCHILDKRAUT. Rudolph.—Father of Joseph and a stage actor of many years experience, he has followed in the foot- steps of his son by going into pictures. Two of these are " Pals in Paradise " and The Country Doctor." SEDGWICK, Eileen—Has done many sensational stunts in films with Eddie Polo and others. " The Lure of the West " is one of her recent pictures. Born 1897, Texas. Blonde hair, dark blue eyes. Height. 5 ft. 3 in. SEDGWICK. Josie.—Like her sister, does not apparently know the meaning of fear, as her work on the screen has often shown. Lately appeared in " The Ropin' Venus. ' Born Texas, Dark blue eyes, brunette hair. Height. 5 ft. 5 in. SHANNON, Ethel.—Adverse family circum- stances necessitated her earning a liveli- hood of some sort and films seemed the best thing. Sennett comedies were her first pictures and a recent one " The Golden Web." SHAW. Oscar.—Tiring of the footlights before which he had appeared for some years he sought picture work, his examples of which are in " The King on Main Street " and " Upstage," among others. Born Philadelphia. SHEARER. Norma.—Tried for six months to get film work and then got extra parts, one of which was in " Way Down East. Now enjoys fame in " His Last Affair,^ " Polly of the Circus." " Old Heidelberg," and others. Born Canada. Dark hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 3 in.