The Picture Show Annual (1931)

15*2 Pic ture Show Annual CAREY. Harry.—Born in New York. January 6th, 1880. Height, 6 ft. Blond hair. CAROL, Sue.—Born in Chicago, Illinois, October 30th, 1907. Height, 5 ft. 2 in. Brown hair and eyes. CARROLL. Nancy.—Born in New York City, November 9th, 1905. Height. 5 ft. 4 in. Red hair, blue eyes. CHANDLER, Helen—At the age of nine began her career on the stage, and a few years ago wrote poems, which were published, about Mary Pickford, John Gilbert, and other film stars. Appeared on the screen when it was silent, and made her Movietone debut in " The Sky Hawk," followed by "The Girl Who Wasn't Wanted." CHANDLER, Lane.—Born on a ranch near Culbertson, Montana. June 4th, 1901. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. Red hair, blue- grey eyes. CHANEY, Lon.—Born in Colorado Springs. Colorado, April 1st, 1883. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Dark hair, brown eyes. CHAPLIN Charlie.—Born in London. April 16th. 1889. Height. 3 ft. 4 in. Brown hair, blue eyes. CHAPLIN, Syd.—Born in Cape Town, March 17th, 1887. Height. 5 ft. 7* in. Black hair, brown eyes. CHAPMAN, Edward.—At one time in a bank, he first acted in amateur theatricals, and then, deciding to be a professional, left Harrogate with a few pounds in his pocket. When nearly at the end of his resources was engaged by a theatrical company. Has since appeared in the British International Picture, " Juno and the Paycock. CHATTERTON. Ruth —Found fame at eighteen on the stage. Has played in the talking versions of " Madame X, The Laughing Lady," " Sarah and Son," and " Charming Sinners." Height, 5 ft. 5 in. Light brown hair, deep blue eyes. CHEVALIER. Maurice —Began work at eleven years of age, and after trying his hand at various jobs, became a dancer at the Folies-Bergere in Paris. Later appeared on the London stage. His first American picture was " Innocents of Paris." Others are : " The Love Parade " and " The Big Pond." Born in Menil- montant, near Paris, a little more than thirty years ago. Medium brown hair, blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. CHURCHILL. Marguerite.—During 1927 and 1928 held the honour of being the youngest leading lady on the New York stage. Not very long ago was secured for the screen, and appeared in several short tal'.ing films. Was after- wards given the lead in "The Valiant." Pleasure Crazed," " Harmony at Home," and " Seven Faces." CLAIRE. Bernice.—Her first professional work was the chief role in the New York stage production of " The Desert Song," followed by several other successful appearances before the foot- lights. Then came a contract for pictures, which include " No, No, Nanette," Jail Break," and " Song of the Flame." CLAIRE, Ina.—Was still in her teens when she made a beginning on the stage with an imitation of Sir Harry Lauder. From vaudeville she went to the Ziegfeld Follies, and later appeared on the screen in " Polly With a Past." Other pictures : " The Awful Truth," and " Negligee." Born in Philadelphia. CLAMA, Renee. — In her early twenties, a brunette and an accomplished horse- woman, she began her film career in minor roles, finally winning the chief part in The Devil's Maze." Born in London. CLARKE, Mae.—At one time sang in cabarets and night clubs, and then became a leading dancer on the stage. First film appearance in " Big Time. followed by " A Very Practical Joke." Born in Philadelphia. Blonde hair. CLAYTON, Ethel.—Born in Champaign. Illinois, on November 18th, 1890. Height, 5 ft. in. Auburn hair, grey-blue eyes. CLYDE, June.—Happened to be in Holly- wood on a trip when a film director spotted her, and she made a start, though without previous acting experience. Not long after rose to important roles in " The Love Parade," " Tanned Legs, and " Hit the Deck." Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, about twenty years ago. CODY, Lew.—Born in Waterville, Maine. February 22nd. 1885. Height. 5 ft. 1 I J in. Black hair, grey-blue eyes. COLBERT, Claudette.—Was born in Paris and finished her education in New York. Made her debut on the stage on Christmas Day, 1924, and after climbing to prominence in a number of plays, was given the leading feminine role in the Paramount talking film. " The Hole in the Wall." Following this came" The Lady Lies.' " Young Man of Manhattan," and " The Big Pond." COLLIER. Jr., William.—Born in New York City, February 22nd, 1902. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Black hair, brown eyes. COLLYER. June.—Born in New York City. August 19th, 1907. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. Brown hair and eyes. COLMAN. Ronald-Born in Rich mono. Surrey, February 9th, 1891 Height, 5 ft. 1 I in. Dark hair, brown eyes. COMPSON, Betty.-Born in the state of Utah. March 18th. 1897. Height. 5 ft. 2 in. Light hair, blue eves. COMPTON, J oyce.—Won a beauty con- test in Los Angeles and then spent two months appearing as an " extra " in films. Rose to important roles in " Soft Living " and other pictures, and was more recently in " Salute " and " The Sky Hawk." Born in Lexington. Kentucky, on Saint Patrick's Day (March 17th), about twenty- four years ago. COMPTON, Juliette.-Born in Columbus, Georgia, and is of English descent. While still in her teens succeeded in getting into Ziegfeld s Follies, and not long after came over to this country and acted in stage and screen plays. Recent films include Woman to Woman." COOPER, Gary.—Born in Helena. Montana, May 7th, 1901. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. Reddish- brown hair, blue eyes. Latest films : " Medals " and " The Virginian." CORDAY. Marcelle .—Trained as a violinist for the concert platform, she afterwards broke her arm in an accident and so took up stage work. In America was engaged for the screen on which she has appeared in " When a Man Loves " and " Dry Martini." Born in Brussels. CORDING, Harry.—Though he had played in " The Knockout," " Dare Devil's Reward," and other films, it was in " The Patriot " that he scored his first big success In " Christina," and " The Rescue." CORTEZ, Ricardo.—Born in Alsace-Lor- raine, France, on September 19th, 1899. Height, 6 ft. 1 in. Black hair, brown eyes. COSTELLO, June. 1905. blue eves. COSTELLO, Helene —Born in New York in 1903. Height. 5 ft. 2 in. Brown hair and eyes. CRAWFORD, Joan.—Born in San Antonio. Texas, May 23rd, 1904. Height. 5 ft. 4 in. Auburn hair, hazel eyes. CRAWFORD, Kathryn — No relation to Joan of the same surname. Kathryn began on the stage as a chorus girl, rose to be a star, and then transferred her talent to the " movies " in " The Kid's Clever," " You Can't Buy Love." and " The Climax." Real name Kathryn Moran : born in Pennsylvania. DAMITA. Lily.—Born in Paris. Blonde hair, deep brown eyes. DANE. Karl.—Born in Copenhagen, Den- mark. October 12th. 1886. Height, 6 ft. 6 in. Brown hair, blue eyes. Dolores.—Born in Pittsburg. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. Fair hair.