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 #:
00091
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
Description:
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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Rutgers Neilson RKO Radio Pictures Biographical Information RKO Building Radio City, New York FRANK IE THOMAS (RKO Radio Pictures) (Frankie (Frank M. , Jr.) Thomas was "born in New York City on April 9, 1922. Chief interests, outside his work, are his dogs and ponies. Most prized possession, a case of duelling pistols given him by the late dramatic star, Holbrook Blinn. ) EARLY LIFE Young Frankie Thomas' life has been almost entirely that of the stage. A true child of the theatre, his father is Frank M. Thomas, well-known actor; his mother Mona Bruns, also of the stage, and who appears as his nurse in "Wednesday's Child," and his uncle is Calvin Thomas, Broadway actor. Though he made the traditional actors' -baby debut at nine months, in his mother's arms, he was educated at Todd School and the Professional Children's School in New York, and later trouped the country with his parents. STAGE CAREER Extraordinarily interested in the theatre for a child, he takes acting very seriously. On Broadway he has appeared in "Little Old Boy," "Rip Van tinkle," "Carry Nation" and "Thunder on the Left"; as well as in his biggest hit, "Wednesday's Child." He has also played in stock. This season (1934-35) he is featured on Broadway with Bert Lytell in "The First Legion. " ( continued)