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HELEN VINSON
HELEN VINSON. . .born as Helen Rulfs at Beaumont, Texas. . . when old enough was sent to University of Texas .. .known as "campus menace . "
During college days was not interested at all in campus theatricals ... too busy doing other things ... like getting dates mixed up. . .playing checkers when she was supposed to be attending dances ... getting angry enough to throw things and doing it.
Later met Mrs. March Culmore, director of Houston Little Theatre ... found real thrill behind footlights.
Then went to Philadelphia and joined stock company for experience. . .played different parts each week. . .studied constantly, always with an eye to Broadway.
Decided she was ready so came to New York. .. applied for job to Chamberlain Brown ... secured role in "A Hollywood Party" starring Alison Skipworth.
Next opportunity was as Droxia in "Death Takes A Holiday, " followed by parts in "Berlin" and "Alibi."
Seen by movie talent scouts .. .wires were sent to Hollywood... Helen was called to West Coast to play in "The Jewel Robbery" with Kay Francis and William Powell.
Has since been seen in "The Power and the Glory, " "Little Giant" and "I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang."
Most recent picture appearance was in "The Wedding Night," the Samuel Goldwyn production with Anna Sten and Gary Cooper... released through United Artists.
Miss Vinson is famous horsewoman. . .has won several prizes at New York and Philadelphia shows with bay mare, "Arabella" .. .her constant companion is Jock, a Scottie .. .wants a baby girl when the time comes... has played in 11 pictures since forsaking stage for screen ... admits being extravagant ... has blonde hair and brown eyes... is unmarried and lives with her mother in Hollywood.
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