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WHO'S WHO IN HOLLYWOOD tures which Schulberg organized alone. Represented W. C. Fields when that player closed his first contract with Paramount. In 1926 established permanent residence in Hollywood as attorney for Paramount. Nine years later, in 1935, was appointed company v.-p. and general manager of the studios. Eyes, brown. Hair, brown. Stands 5, 8/2. LLOYD BACON One of the few movie directors to qualify as "a native son." Born Dec. 4, 1890, at San Jose, Calif.; educated in San Francisco and at Santa Clara College. Son of the late Frank "Lightnin' " Bacon. Began stage career as a bewhiskered nubian in "Salome," travelled all over country in stock, became a a leading man, and because he happened to be playing in Santa Barbara, got a part in a "Bronco Billy" western being filmed there. For some years following, he was stage and screen actor, comedy director and stage director in rapid succession, making films with Chaplin and others. Serving in the Navy during the World War, he returned to directing comedies until signed by Jack Warner as a feature-length picture megaphoner. Responsible for "The Singing Fool," "Moby Dick," "Wonderbar" and "Marked Woman" among others. Hair, brown. Eyes, blue. Stands 5, 10. Hobbies: all sports. BENJAMIN GLAZER Paramount associate producer. Born in Belfast, Ireland. Moved with family to P h i 1 a d e 1 phia when a child. Graduated with L.L.M. degree from University of P e n n s y 1 vania. Practiced law 6 years. Wrote neTvspaper editorials for P h i 1 a d e Iphia Press and spare time newspaper reporting while continuing legal practice. Wrote "The Master," play, which was produced by Mrs. H. B, Harris with Arnold Daly as star. With this encouragement, Glazer gave up law and newspaper work and turned to the theater. First assignment was for Molnar in adapting "Liliom," "The Swan," "Fashions for Men." After several years moved to Hollywood. Did scenarios on "The Merry Widow," "Flesh and the Devil," "Seventh Heaven," "Service for Ladies." In 1931, became Paramount associate producer. He usually does most of writing oi the films he produces. GROVER JONES Has authored 300 stories for pictures, 56 of which were for Paramount. Also has done innumerable short stories and articles for Collier's. Saturday Evening Post. etc. Has done everything from scene painting to directing. First job was that of day laborer for Universal. Created art titles for Realart, later absorbed by Paramount. With Vitagraph, he first was a gag man and then directed 125 comedies, 121 of which he wrote himself. Signed with Paramount in 1926. Does his work on a linotype machine in his garage and sends out all his material in proof form. Says: "A story is only as good as its plot." His wife, Susan Avery Jones, gave up her flower shop to care for the kennel of sheep dogs which Jones likes next best to his linotype machine. Co-producer of "Souls at Sea," Paramount, with Henry Hathaway. Did "The Virginian," "One Sunday Afternoon," with William Slavens McNutt. HOWARD ESTABROOK Scenarist, dialogue writer, ass o c i a te producer. Native of Detroit. Attended school there, wrote and staged several plays. First job in county treasurer's office in home city. To increase his income, played bits with a local stock troupe, wrote and sold vaude sketches, ater, played for Daniel Frohman, David Belas Turned fully to the the 181