The Picture Show Annual (1928)

160 Picture Show Annual TAYLOR. Estelle.—Born 1899. Wilmington. Del., she acted {or a short time on the stage and got her first film appearance as a double for a Paramount star. Recent work includes " New York " and " Don Juan." Height, 5 ft. 4$ in. Brown hair and eyes. TEARLE, Conway.—Half-brother to God- frey Tearle, he made his film debut in " Helene of the North," and has since been a popular hero in " My Official Wife," " Altars of Desire," and others. Bom 1882, New York. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. II in. TELLEGEN, Lou.—First saw the light of day in Holland, and after trying various jobs, found fame as an actor, first on the stage, and then on the screen. " Stage Madness " is one of his films. TERRY, Alice—A chance visit to a studio led to her being given a small part in films, and in " The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse " she made her name. Among other pictures are " Lovers " and "The Magician." Born 1901, Vincennes, Ind. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 1 in. THOMAS, Jameson.—Was given his first screen chance by Herbert Wilcox, the noted British producer. Among his pictures are " The Cavern Spider," " A Daughter of Love," " Blighty," and " The Jungle Woman," which was filmed on the edge of cannibal territory. THOMAS, Queenie.—Educated in a con- vent in Cardiff, where she was born on June 18th, 1900, her first important role was in " John Halifax, Gentleman." " Safety First," a more recent production, pictured her in the lead. Dark brown hair, deep violet eyes. THOMSON, Fred.—For some years was the world's champion all-round athlete, and in films of a Western type has won signal successes. " Arizona Nights and " A Regular Scout." Born Los Angeles. Height, 6 ft. Brown hair, blue-grey eyes. THOMSON, Kenneth.—His fame as a stage actor in New York having spread to the studios in California, he was at once sought out and given a contract for film work. Has appeared on the screen in " Corporal Kate " and " White Gold." THORNTON. Edith—Still in her early twenties, has played many hazardous parts in films for over ten years. " Hutch of the U.S.A.," " Surging Seas," and " The Crash " are among her pictures. Was born New York City. TODD, Lola—Born New York Gty. She was for some time a dress designer. Her art attracting the attention of pro- ducers, she was induced to play in films, of which " The War Horse " is a recent production. TORRENCE David.—Beginning as a cow- puncher, became in turn a baritone in light opera, stage comedian, dramatic actor and film star. Recent screen ap- pearances include " The Unknown Cava- lier " and " The Man in the Shadow." Black hair, hazel eyes. Height, 6 ft. I in. TORRENCE, Ernest.—Born Edinburgh, he is, besides being a clever character actor, a musical composer of no mean ability. Made a great hit in " The Covered Wagon," and gained fresh laurels in " The Lady of the Harem." Brown hair and eyes. Height, 6 ft. 3 in. TROUBETZKOY, Youcca.-Said to be a prince of the former royal house of Russia. Obliged to take up a career, he became first a professional dancer, and later made his screen debut in Peacock Feathers." Also acted in " The Beautiful Cheat " and " Flower of the Night." TUCKER, Richard.—About twelve years ago deserted the footlights for the Kleig l'ghts, beginning with minor roles in Edison films. More recent work includes " The Tornado," " The Bridge of Sighs," and " The Fast Worker. ' Height, 5 ft. Hi in. TURPIN. Ben—Was the first slapstick comedian to appear on the screen, and before that was a funny man in vaudeville. Among his many screen appearances are " A Blonde's Revenge," " A Hollywood Hero " and " The Prodigal Bridegroom." Born September 17th. 1874, New Orleans. Black hair. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. VALLI, Virginia.—Was an extra when fortune smiled on her one day and she was chosen as leading lady for a film. Now a star in " Flames," " Stage Madness,' " The Wedding Ring," and others. Born Chicago, 111., 1895. Dark brown hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. VARCONI, Victor.—The Hungarian artiste who gave such a good account of himself in " The Volga Boatman." A later film is " White Gold," and previous to these two he appeared in " Silken Shackles " and " For Wives Only." VAUGHN, Alberta—Born 1906, Ashland. Kentucky, she won a " Funny Face competition when sixteen. Her films include " The Heart Collector," " The Chic Chick," and " Next Year's Model." Height, 5 ft. 3 in. Dark brown hair and eyes. VERNON, Bobby.—Had dramatic aspira- tions when he first started as an actor on the stage, but found that comedy was his forte. The screen, too, has pictured much of his humour in " Wife Shy," " Sure Fire," and other films. Born Chicago, 111. Light hair, blue eyes. Height 5 ft. 2\ in. VICTOR, Henry.—Born London, he has played in many British pictures as well as in those made in several European countries. Also appeared in American films, including " The Beloved Rogue." VI DOR, Florence.—Her maiden name was Florence Arto, and, happening to be the type desired at the time she was given her first screen chance opposite Sessue Hava- kawa in " Hasimura Togo. ' The Popular Sin " and " The Eagle of the Sea " are two of many other successes. Born 1895, Houston, Texas. Brown hair and eyes. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. WALKER, Johnny.—Entered pictures in the old days under D. W. Griffith, playing opposite Mary Fuller and other stars of that time. Among his recent work is " Held by the Law," " Wolves of the Air," " The Lightning Rider," and others. Born New York. Black hair, brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 11 in. WALLING, Richard.—One of the newer stars who has made a big hit in ' The City." WALSH, George.—A popular athlete, of the screen, who began in films in 1915, and leaped to fame the following year. " A Man of Quality," " His Rise to Fame." " The Kick-Off," and " A Broadway Drifter " are some of his pictures. Born March 16th. 1892, New York. Dark brown hair and eyes. Height, 5 ft. 11 in. WALTHALL, Henry B—Served in the Spanish-American war, and in 1906 began his screen career, having for years resisted the offers of producers. Two of his recent pictures are " The Road to Mandalay and " Everybody's Acting." Born March 16th, 1878, Shelby County, Alabama. Grey hair, brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. WARNER, H. B.—Comes of a well-known theatrical family, and was himself a familiar figure at one time on the stage in this country. His screen career, begun in America, includes " The King of Kings " and " Silence." Born St. John's Wood, London, 1876. Fair hair, blue eyes. Height, 6 ft. \\ in. WASHBURN, Bryant.—Started as attendant in a theatre, then found his way on to the stage as an actor till the screen tempted him away from the footlights. " Fresh Paint " and " The Love Thrill " are examples of his recent film work. Born Chicago. 111., April 28th, 1889. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. Height 6 ft. WELCH, Niles.—His first appearances on the screen were made with the old Vita- graph Company after the stage had given some years of experience in acting. " Men Women Love " and " The Virgin Wife " are two out of a long list of films. Born Hartford, Conn., July 29th, 1888. Brown hair, blue eyes. Height, 6 ft. WILSON, Lois.—Had only just left school when she decided to make for herself a career in celluloid. Managed to get work as an extra and then pushed her way up to stardom in " The Great Gatsby " and others. Born June 28th. 18%, Pittsburg, Pa. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Height, 5 ft. 5i in. WINDSOR. Claire. —For about four months played extra parts in pictures and then came her big chance in " To Please One Woman," which she has followed up with such other successes as " The Claw " and " The Little Journey." Born Cawker City, Kansas. Blonde hair, hazel eyes. Height, 5 ft. 6i in. WINTON, Jane—From the Ziegfeld Follies went into films, being chosen because of her beauty for several Eastern plays. Two recent films of hers are " My Old Dutch " and " The Gay Old Bird." Born Philadelphia. WONG, Anna May.—Born Los Angeles, of Chinese parents, she has played many screen roles portraying her nationality, and appears in the American version of " Mr. Wu." Black hair, brown eyes. Height. 5 ft. 4i in. WRAY. Fay.—Born Canada, she made her first public appearance in a Hollywood stage play. She tried her talent in film comedies, but found that dramatic pic- tures provided her with more scope. " The Wedding March " and " Glorifying the American Girl " are two films. The Amalgamated Press, Ltd., The Fleet Way Home, Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4.