Biographical Data on United Artists Personalities (1935)

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HERBERT WILCOX HERBERT WILCOX. . .began career as journalist before the War... served through hostilities as officer in R. F. C. Entered film business in Leeds, England, in 1919, as a renter. Took up film production in London. . .made series of silent successes including "Wonderful Story," "Chu Chin Chow," "Southern Love," "Madam Pompadour," "The Only Way," "Paddy the Next Best Thing," "Dawn," "The Woman in White," "The Bondman" and "The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel." Is now Director of Productions for British and Dominions . Has directed several talkies, including "Carnival," "The Blue Danube," "Good Night Vienna," (released in the United States as "Magic Night"), "Little Damozel," and "Bitter Sweet." Completed a talking version of "Nell Gwyn," with Anna Neagle (who played the feminine lead in "Bitter Sweet") and "The Runaway Queen," also featuring Miss Neagle .. .both pictures are released through United Artists . f + + + + 50