Biographical Information on RKO Radio Pictures Personalities (1935)

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Record Details:

Title:
Biographical Information on RKO Radio Pictures Personalities
Date:
1935
Volume:
Biographical Information on RKO Radio Pictures Personalities
Leaf #:
00019
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Books
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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Page 2 — James Barton tion. The name was established on Broadway, and Jim has "been a big theatrical figure ever since. He has been noted for his tap-dancing, and he made the tune "Annabelle Lee" famous. His comedy, especially his drunk impersonation, has been a perennial favorite. Among the musical shows in which he appeared were Passing Show of 1919, " "The Rose of Stamboul, " "The Last ^altz," "Dew Drop In," Ziegfeld»s "Palm Beach Nights," "No Foolin'", and "Artists and Models." Between shows he was an established vaudeville favorite. When Henry Hull left "Tobacco Road,f on June 18, 1934, Barton went into the big dramatic part and was sensationally successful. He played "Jeeter Lester" in that play for six months. SCREEN CAREER Outside of a few short subjects, James Barton had never appeared in pictures. RKO Radio signed him, and he left "Tobacco Road" to go to Hollywood. His first film was "Captain Hurricane." #####