1937-38 international motion picture almanac (1938)

3d— Be Universal post, 1935, and in February 1936 formed David A. Bader, Limited, of which he is managing director. Chairman and managing director of Personality Pictures, Ltd., in England and President of Personality Pictures In America, Late in 19:16 formed Everest Pictures. Associate and colleague in all ventures is D. N. Watney, an Engli.shman. BADGER. CLARENCE: (.Sec 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.) BADGLEY, FRANK C. (M. C.) : Director. Canadian Goremment Motion Picture Bureau. Ottawa, Canada, b. Ottawa. Canada. January 1. 1895; p. C. \V. and A. G. M, Badeley; e. private schools, high school, university (McGill, Montreal, Faculty of Applied Science) ; university student and journalist before 1914. He went overseas in 1914 with First Canadian Division: gassed and wounded, awarded Military Cross. November. 1916: staff captain, British War Mission to the United States till November, 1918. As an oflBcial of the British War Mission to the United States (1917-18) he had charge of the British PlctcTlal Service and of the British ofBcial war fllmi and photographs in the United States. After armistice, he joined Selig and then Metro Pictures in publicity. To production staff of D. W. GrifHth studios. Mamaroneck. N. Y.. in 1919, and later became an actor, appearing with the late Robert Harron. with Lillian and Dorothy Glth, Richard Barthlemess, in Griffith and Real Art productions. Subsequently he appeared in films with Marguerite Clark, Alice Brady, and other stars of that time. He is now a fellow of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers, and from 1930 to 1933 was a member of the board of governors of this society. Also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, an associate of the Rciyal riiotciKiapliic Society of Great Britain, a life member of the Projection Advisory Council of America, and other technical bodies in Canada and the United States. He has served on a number of Government commissions, investigating matters pertaining to the film Industry, and acts as technical advisor to the Canadian Government. In 1935 was compiler, editor and production supervisor of Canada's official film history of the war. issued in ten reels under the title "Lest We Forget." In 1936 directed and supervised ".Salute to Valour" released as a six-reel sound feature, BAEHLER. FERNAND LOUIS (FRED), JR.: Editorial staff. Motion Picture Herald; b. New Orleans, La., Sept. 5, 1909 ; e. Pawling School, and Harvard University: not married. Was in advertising department of the New York Post. In 1933 joined editorial staff of Motion Picture Daily. To Herald, September, 1935. BAER. FRED E. : Public relations counsel; owns and directs publicity service Fred Baer & Associates; also Ghostwriters Bureau; b. Belleville, 111., Aug. 31, 1S,S9; e. public scluiols in that <'ity and preparatory scliool in St. liOUis; graduate of the University of Illinois (1911) : married and has three children. Has been active in motion picture publicity tince 1919: served at correspondent for St. tioult newspapers: from 1911 to 1917 was reporter and editor on newspapers In St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York. With the 305th Infantry. 1917-1918: Universal Pictures Corporation 1919; Urban-Kineto. 1920: founded the publicity bureau now owned and directed by him in 1921. Member of Newspaper Club of New York; llUni Club of New York: 77th Division Association; Associated Motion Picture Advertisers. Lives in Mount Vernon. N. Y. BAER, MAX: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.) BAEZ, ENRIQUE: General Manager, United Artists of Brazil, b. Jovellanos, Matanzas ((iuba), June 9, 1898, For two years was an exhibitor. In August, 1921, joined lUiited Artists as booker. Later made branch manager of Cuban office, April, 1926, appointed general manager for Brazil. In 1936: "Janusik, BAGAR, ANDREI: Player, (French .Mntinn Picture Curp.), BAGGOT, KING: Director and actor, b. St. Louis, Mo.; h. 6 feet; brown hair and blue eyes; w. 185 pounds: e. Christian Brothers College, St. Louis. Stage career: actor In stock under Frohman and Shuberts; starred in "Violation." Screen career: eight years as a star, including such pictures as "Dwelling Place of Light." B. B. Hampton Productions; "The Cheater," "Lovely Mary," Metro, Played in over 300 pictures, "Moonlight Follies," "The Girl Who Knew All About Men," "Nobody's Fool," "Kissed." "Human Hearts." "Kentucky Derby," "The Love Letter." "Gossip," "The Town Scandal," "Crossed Wires." "Tornado," "Raffles." "Home Maker." "Perch of the Devil." "Down the Stretch." "Tumbleweeds." "House of Scandal." In 1934: "Beloved." Universal, In 1935: "She Gets Her Man," Universal. BAG LEY. MAJOR G. 0. T.: Technical advisor. In 1935: collaborated on "Lives of a Bengal Lancer." Paramount. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy." UA. BAGNALL, GEORGE L.: Executive Studio Manager, Paramount, b. Mullingar. Ireland, May 24. 1896; h. 6 feet • brown hair, brown eyes: w. 160; e, public schools of Ga'way, Ireland, graduated from Exeter College; married and has two sons, Michael and George Lawson; hy, reading and golf. Went to Alberta, Canada, where he took his place as a public accountant and earned the degree of C.A. Served in the War for 4 years, after which he went to New lork as a public accountant with the firm of Touche Niven & Company. Next went to Atlanta, Georgia, as comptroller for Davison, Paxon & Stokes, affiliated with the R. H. Macy Company of New York. Joined Fox Film Corporation in October, 1928, as comptroller at the West Coast Studio and was placed in charge of all finances in .lune. 1930. In 1935 became studio treasurer of Paramount and in 1936 appointed executive studio manager. BAHN. CHESTER B.: Editor The Film Daily, New York City. b. Liverpool, N, Y., Aug. 1, 1893; e, Weedsport and Syracuse schools; married, has four children. Entered newspaper field as a reporter on the Syracuse ,Iournal, N,Y,, 1912. Subsequently became state editor, field correspondent with Syracuse National Guard troops on Mexican border, assistant city editor, makeup editor, federal and state reporter, and dramatic and motion picture editor of the Journal. While with the Guard he was associate editor of the Rio Grande Battler, field newspaper of the Sixth Division. U.S.A. Tran.sferred to the Syracuse Telegram-American (Hearst) in 1922 as critic; later became columnist and chief editorial writer. Transferred to the .Syracuse Herald as critic in l»2."i. Founded Cinema Critics Club in 1926 and Radio Movie Club in 1927, both pioneers in their respective fields. Other newspaper post.s: bureau manager. International News Service; managing editor. Bahn News Service. BAIER, WALTER A.: Lexington Theatre, Milwaukee; fort Theatre. Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin: b. Milwaukee, Wis., April 26, 1S93; married; e, public schools, high school. McDonald's College of Business; did law work and newspaper work 1911-13: 1913-15 roadshowing state rights pictures. 1915-28 operating independent film exchange. Opened first independent state rights exchange in Wisconsin in 1914; entered exhibition field in 1928. BAIKOFF. ROBERT: Actor. In 1936: "Go West. ■ioiing Man," Paramount, BAILEY, CARMEN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac, ) BAILEY, GORDON: Actor, b. Birmingtan, England, July 26, 1876; h. 5 ft. 10 in.; w. 147 pounds; brown hair and brown eyes; hy. motoring and swimming. 35 years on legitimate stage, including three USA tours. Recent films: "The Queen's Affair," "Girls Please," (British and Dominions), "The Case for the Crown" (British and Dominions — Paramount), and "The Feathered Serpent" (Walton). BAILEY, G. REX.: Assistant plant superintendent, RKO Studios, b. Bailleyton, Tenn., December 7, 1901: p. the late W, R, Bailey and Cora A. Bailey; e, high school at Oreeneville, Tenn,, and three years at Tusculum College at Greenville; married Fay Evans. He started in motion pictures as an extra. Obtained a position with Central Casting Corporation in 1926. Went to RKO as assistant casting director in September, 1927, and was promoted to casting director In February, 1928. BAILEY. SHERWOOD, JR.: Actor, b. Long Beach, Cal. ; August 6. 1923; red hair and freckles; p. non-professional. On the screen; "I Take This Woman" and "Bad Girl." Became the "bad boy" of the "Our Gang" comedies and was nicknamed "Spud." Under contraot to MetroGoldwyn-Mayer for "Our Gang" comedies. In 1934: "Beloved" Universal. In 1936: "Too Many Parents," Paramount; "The Devil Is a Sissy," MGM. BAILEY, WARREN WORTH, II: Writer, b. Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 29, 1901; p. Warren Worth Bailey Sr. and Mrs. Georgia C. Bailey; e. Grade schools, Johnstown; high school, Johnstown and Washington, D, C, University of Michigan, 1924; George Washington University, married, no children. Early days spare time spent at father's newspaper learning cases, machines, presses, etc. Has worked in all departments of paper for past 18 years. Assumed editorial department duties in 1926; conducted two editorial page feature columns, book review section and movie department; now is at city editor's desk; art work and specialized job work, promotion work, etc., form sidelines and hobbies; playwriting is a hobby for Little Theatre use only. Formerly wth Johnstown Evening Democrat, as city editor and motion picture editor. BAILEY, WILLIAM NORTON: Actor. Appeared in T H E 19 3 7-38 MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC 66