Biographies of Paramount Players and Directors (1936)

Page scan 000123 from Biographies of Paramount Players and Directors

Record Details:

Title:
Biographies of Paramount Players and Directors
Date:
1936
Volume:
Biographies of Paramount Players and Directors 1936-1937
Leaf #:
000123
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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54. EETiT HCLT (Paramount Player) Cute mannerisms coupled with a winsome smile opened the movie gates for four years old Betty Holt and gave her a Ion. term contract with Paramount . Betty was born January 23, 1931, at Jacksonville, Fla. With her per eat 0, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Holt and actor-brother David, she travelled across the country to California about a year ago in an aged automobile and much used trailer, determined that David would become established in pictures. With David signed to a contract, Betty's Mother wcs opposed to any suggestions to htve her young daughter considered for the screen. But Fate figured differently. Daring a visit to the studio in January of this year, Melville Sheuer, director of talent contracts, was so impressed with Betty's smile and her modest behaviour that he suggested a film test. But Mrs. Holt held to her first belief and tempore rily postponed the test until e second bid was made for the child's servicer. . The test was successful and 3etty was signed to a contract. Betty weighs 39 pounds, is 42 invhes tell and he s golden-blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears size 3 dress and size f shoes* Her pictures : re : BABES 89 HO' LYVOOD WITHOU T E EGr ET