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THE GIRL IN "THE GOLD RUSH ATWIST of the wrist has brought fame and for- tune to many a man, but it was a twist of the ankle that placed Georgia Hale, " The Girl, Georgia," in "The Gold Rush" in a position where the gates of stardom in pictures were opened unto her. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, of English and French parents, Miss Hale spent most of her life in Chicago, where she studied voice and dancing, intending to make the stage her profession, but always with dreams of a moving picture ca- reer in California. Entering a Chica- go beauty pageant contest, in 19 2 2, Miss Hale's person- ality and charms won for her the hon- or of representing the Windy City in the Atlantic City na- tional contest a s "Miss Chicago." But best of all, she re- ceived a cash prize of $1,250, which meant tin* realiza- tion of her dreams of a trip to Holly- wood. At Atlantic City she lost in the competition for the honor of "Miss America," and made ready for the (ii-:oR(;i.\ H.M.K journey to Hollywood. Arriving in the Cinema Capital in July, 192.?, Miss Hale got her first opportunity in doing a bit in a dancing scene, with a bright outlook for a real future. But Fate intervened when she fell and severely sprained her ankle. She was compelled to hobble on crutches for nearlv six months, and when her parents arrived in Cali- fornia at the end of this time, they found Georgia with only twelve dollars, still lame and very unhappy. Inspired by the timely arrival of her two sisters, her mother and father, she evidenced her courage by seeking work as an "extra." She accepted an offer to pose before the camera without salary in a picture being screened by Joseph Von Sternberg, titled "The Salvation Hunters." for the opinion of Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fair- banks. Opportunity had returned, for she immediately at- tracted the mention of the producers, and Charlie's en- thusiasn for her work in upholding the dramatic values of this picture encouraged Fairbanks to place her under contract. Chaplin did not forget her, and when he sought a leading lady for his great comedy-drama of Alaska, Miss Hale won over scores of aspirants for the honor of playing with the master comedian. Although the turned ankle represented a trick of fate that eventually brought her artistry to recognition, Miss Hale's capability as represented by her fortitude in the face of difficulties that would have plunged many a man in despair, is reflected in her triumphant delinea- tion of the dancehall heroine of "The Gold Rush."