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WHO'S WHO IN HOLLYWOOD
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CO. Became a leading man. Then into films. Became an indie producer, script writer. Prepared scripts for Otis Skinner's "Kismet," "The Bad Man," "Hell's Agenls," "The Virginian," "Cimarron," "David Copperfield," "Way Down East," and more recently, 'Maid of Salem." Hobbies, both goli and tennis.
EDWARD L. ALPERSON
President and production head. Grand National. At 13, started as an usher in the Brandeis Theater, Omaha. Then joined Fox there as shipping clerk, moving up to salesman. Switching to First National's selling force, he was u p p e d to branch managership within three months. When Al Lichtman went to Preferred Pictures in 1923, he appointed Alperson district manager and when Al moved over to Universal the following year he took Eddie along to manage the St. Louis branch. Joining Warner Bros, in 1925 he was soon Middle West district manager and was placed in charge of buying product for Warner Theaters in 1929. moving up to general sales manager in 1931. G. N. prexy since April, 1936.
BENNIE F. ZEIDMAN
Head of the Zeldman Productions, releasing through Grand National, although still a young man is a real pix pioneer. Started in the film business in his native Philadelphia with the old Lubin Company as a telephone boy and press-agent at $5 a week! Went to California, joining D. W. Griffith, "graduating" to publicity manager and advisor to Douglas Fairbanks. Later became general manager for Mary Pickford, and then assistant to Jack Warner. Was virtually manager of all production at Universal when "The Phantom of the Opera" and the Reginald Denny pictures were filmed there. Also formerly was associate producer at Paramount, making the Clara Bow pictures, notably "The Fleet's In." In recent years eminently successful as an indie
producer. Eyes, blue. Hair, blond. Stands 5, 2.
RICHARD THORPE
A director whose experience runs the cinematic gamut, from "extra" to studio manager. Native of Hutchinson, Kan., and schooled in Wichita that state. Early theatrical training via stock, musical comedies, vaudeville. Overseas with the 88th Division, A.E.F. Remained in Paris to appear in a musical at the Champs Elysee Theater. Then back to the U. S. for first pix experience as an "extra" in Eastern studios. Next a writer ... a scenarist ... a gag man . . . assistant director . . . cutter . . . studio manager (with Johnny Hines). Back to acting as leading man with Doris Kenyon. Dorothy Gish. Hollywood next, acting, directing. Made 76 Westerns for Pafhe. Also serials, silent features. Has directed about 35 talkies. Hobbies, golf, swimming. Eyes, hazel green. Hair, black.
MISS FANCHON
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name and the only professional name she has used in more than 20 years of theatrical experience, as the feminine half of the stage producing firm of Fanchon & Marco. Born in Los Angeles, the sister of Marco, and Rube Wolf. Began career
with Marco in a dancing act. This led to the production of their own shows of "Ideas" in Tait's Restaurant, Frisco. Production activities grew until they were supplying stage shows for film theaters from coast to coast. Many of the now great names of screen, stage and radio •were once coached and trained by Fanchon in her chorus line-ups and shows. Several months ago she was signed by Adolph Zukor to produce pictures for Paramount. First is "Turn Off the Moon." Enjoys most the production of musicals, with themes of youthful romance.
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