The Picture Show Annual (1931)

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154 Picture Show Annual FENTON, Leslie.—A Liverpool lad whom the silent films in America have featured a number of times. The " talkies,'' too, have brought him additional fame in " Broadway," " Paris Bound," and " A Dangerous Woman." Height, 6 ft. Dark brown hair, grey eyes. FETCH IT, Stepin.—Born in Florida and took his professional name after a race- horse. Played for some years in vaude- ville and then begged for a chance in pictures. So was given a part in " In Old Kentucky " and soon won fame as a coloured comedian. Also in " Hearts in Dixie," " The Ghost Talks," and Cameo Kirby." FIELD, Sylvia.—When barely out of her teens, she attracted the attention of a theatrical producer and soon became well known on the New York stage. From there she was induced to go to Hollywood to take a prominent part in " The Voice of the City," her first film. FLETCHER, Bramwell.—In a moment of pique, which proved lucky for him, threw up his position in an insurance office,-and a few weeks later was acting on the stage. Is now in America. His films include : " Chick," " To What Red Hell " (both British), and " Raffles." FORBES, Ralph.—Born in London, Sep- tember 30th. 1902. Height, 6 ft. Fair hair, blue eyes. FORD, Harrison.—Born in Kansas City on March 16th, 1892. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Brown hair and eyes. FORDE, Walter.—Born in Bradford, August 6th, 1896. Height. 5 ft. 8 in. Fair hair, blue-grey eyes. FOXE, Earle.—Has played on the American stage and also in London. In 1912 decided out of curiosity to try film work, and was soon in demand by different companies. Films include . " Four Sons." " River Pirate," " Blindfold," and Badges." Born in Oxford, Ohio. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. Brown hair, blue eyes. FRANCIS, Kay.—Began her career before the footlights, but afterwards found more attraction in films. These include Gentlemen of the Press," " Dangerous Curves," "Raffles," " Street of Chance." and " The Marriage Playground." Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Black hair, brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. FREDERICK, Pauline—Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 12th, 1886. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. Dark brown hair, blue eyes. FRESHMAN. William.—As a boy filled various jobs in a London studio and then went on the stage while still in his teens. Later made his first film hit in " The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's." Among other films are " Widecombe Fair," " Those Who Love," and " Greek Street." FULTON. Maude.-At one time a concert pianist, composer, dancer, actress and magazine short story writer, she entered the picture business in 1925 chiefly as a writer. Displayed her acting talent also in " Nix on Dames." Born in Eldorado, Kansas. GARBO. Greta.—Born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1906. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. Blonde hair, blue eyes. GARRICK. Joh n.—An Englishman, he first entered a bank and then began his stage career in this country under his own name, Reginald Dandy. Years later, while appearing in a Los Angeles theatre he was engaged for his first screen part in Married in Hollywood." Later in " The Sky Hawk " and "Song o' my Heart." Height, 5 ft. 10^ in. Brown hair, blue eyes. GARVIN, Anita.—Made her stage debut in comedies till her beauty attracted the attention of Flo Ziegfeld, and she became a member of his " Follies." Took up film work in 1925, appearing in " Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl," " The Play Girl," and " Night Watch." Born in New York City. February llth. 1908. Height. 5 ft. 6 in. Black hair, green eyes. GAYNOR, Janet—Born in Philadelphia, October 6th, 1906. Height. 5 ft. Auburn hair, brown eyes. GIBSON. Edward " Hoot."—Born in Tekamoh. Nebraska. July 21st, 1892. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Light hair, blue eyes. GILBERT, John.—Born in Logan, Utah, July 10th. 1895. Height 5 ft. 10 in. Dark brown hair and eyes. GILLINGWATER. Claude—After thirty years of stage life, he turned to the screen in 1921, and since then has appeared in a number of pictures. Among his recent ones are " Stark Mad," " Stolen Kisses," and" So Long, Letty." Born in Louisiana, Missouri, on August 2nd, 1870. Height, 6 ft. 2\ in. Grey hair, brown eyes. GIRARD, Joseph.—Took up picture work in 1914 and soon made a name for himself as a character actor. Among his recent films are " Redskin," " Heart Trouble," King of the Rodeo," and " The Girl from Havana." Born in Williamsport, Pa. Height, 6 ft. Dark brown hair grey eyes. GISH, Lillian.—Born on October 14th, 18%, in Springfield, Ohio. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. Light hair, blue eyes. GLEASON, James.—A popular stage star and playwright and the father of Russell Gleason. Since 1912 has made a number of appearances on the screen, for which he has also written. Born in New York on May 23rd. 1886. Height, 5 ft. 10* in.. Light brown hair, blue eyes. GLEASON. Russell —Both his father and mother have played on the stage and the screen, and Russell himself made his ap- pearance in arms before the footlights when only three months old. Went to Hollywood for talkies, and was signed for a part in " All Quiet on the Western Front." Previously in " Seven Faces." GOYA, Mona.—Born in Mexico, of French parents, she went back with them to France in her teens, and on leaving school chose a screen career. Appeared in several French productions and was then engaged by British International Pictures as the heroine in " The Goodwin Sands," and as the dancer in " The Flame of Love." GRAVES. Ralph.—Born in Cleveland. Ohio, on January 23rd, 1900. Height. 6 ft. I in. Light brown hair, blue eyes. GRAY, Alexander.—For two years played a knightly part in " The Desert Song " on Broadway, New York, and became the idol of many feminine hearts. At the request of Marilyn Miller then went to Hollywood to be her leading man in his first film, " Sally." Has since appeared in " No, No, Nanette " and " Viennese Nights^"— GRAY, Lawrence.—From scrubbing the decks of a British merchant ship, he afterwards won his way into the Ziegfeld shows by the quality of his voice. Made his talkie de'but in " Marianne," followed by " The Show of Shows," " Spring is Here," and other talking films. Born in San Francisco. GREENWOOD. Charlotte—First saw her- self on the screen in " Baby Mine." with George K. Arthur and Karl Dane, and wasn't greatly impressed. Liked film work better, however, when she was given a speaking part in " So Long, Letty," in which she had previously appeared on the vaudeville stage. GRIBBON. Eddie.—Played in musical comedy, and later in vaudeville before