1937-38 international motion picture almanac (1938)

Cro — Cro Ohio, December 23, 1888. h. 6 feet 2V4 Inches; brown hair and gray eyes; w. 170 pounds; e. Howe school, Howe, Ind. ; hy. tennis and polo: m. Kay Johnson. Started with the Cleveland Stock Company, which he was with for one year, then went to New York. Toured three years with minor companies, and soon became affiliated with William A. Brady as an actor and stage manager. He directed for Brady for twelve years. In 1923 he branched out on his own and produced and directed "Tarnish." His next was "Plucky Sam McCarver" and "The Silver Cord," both Sidney Howard plays. Then produced and directed "Women Go On Forever" and "The Queen's Husband." which were placed on the boards just prior to his acceptance of the role of the police captain In "The Backet." He directed this production for its Los Angeles presentation. In October, 1928, while playing in "The Racket" he signed a featured player's contract with Paramount. His first screen role under the contract was In the alltalking picture, "The Dummy." Turning to the directorial department of motion pictures he directed for Paramount "Close Harmony," "Burlesque," "Dance of Life," "Tom Sawyer," "For the Defense," "The Texan." "Street of Chance," and "Scandal Sheet," "Seven Days' Leave," "The Mighty." Paramount, in 1930. 1931: "Unfaithful," "Vice Squad" and "Bich Man's Folly." "World and the Flesh." His first assignment with Radio pictures was "Hell's Highway." which he co-directed with Rowland Green. In 1933: "The Silver Cord." "Double Harness," "Ann Tickers," "Sweepings," RKO. In 1934 directed "Spitfire," "This Man Is Mine," "Of Human Bondage," "The Fountain," RKO-Radio. In 1935: directed "Jalna," "Village Tale," "I Dream Too Much." RKO. In 1936: "Little Lord Fauntleroy," UA; "Banjo On My Knee," "To Mary — With Love," 20th Cent. -Fox. CROMWELL, RICHARD: Actor, r. n. Roy Radabaugh; b. Los Angeles, .Tan. 8, 1910; h. 5 feet 10: light brown hair and grey-blue eyes; w. 148: e. Long Beach high school and Chouinard Art school; hy. swimming, painting and making portrait masks. Stage training: took part In amateur theatricals at high school. First screen appearance, leading part in "Tol'able David" for Columbia pictures; (1931), "Maker of Men," Columbia; (1932) "That's My Boy," Columbia; "The Age of Consent," RKO Radio. In 1933: "This Day and Age," Paramount; "Hoopla," Fox; "Above the Clouds," Columbia. In 1934: "The Most Precious Thing in Life," "Name the Woman," Columbia; "Carolina." Fox. In 193.5: "Lives of a Bengal Lancer." "McFadden's Flats," "Annapolis Farewell." Paramount; "Life Begins at Forty," Fox; "Men of the Hour," Columbia. In 1936: "Poppy," Paramount. CRON, JAS. A.: Advertising Manager, Motion Picture Daily, b. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Entered newspaper business, Louisville Herald, then Washington Herald, Left to go with Washington Post. Left Post for service In the Navy during the war. After war became advertising manager of Film Daily with Joseph E. Dannenberg. Now advertising manager of Motion Picture Dally. CRONE, GEORGE J.: Director and film editor, h. San Francisco, Cal., October 6, 1894; m. Rosalie Mulhal. writer. Has been in exhibiting, exchange, and production department since 1909. Editorial supervision American Film Co., Thomas H. Ince. Louis B. Mayer, Director for Paramount, MacLean, Tiffany, and SoBO-Art Pictures. Some productions he has directed are "Never Say Die," "Introduce Me," "Floating College" and "Blaze 0' Glory." Under contract to Sono-Art. Directed "Reno" and "What a Man." for Sono Art-World Wide In 1930. In 1932: "Speed Madness." Mercury. In 1934: Film editor, "Sing and Like It," "Strictly Dynamite," "Gridiron Flash." RKO. In 193.5: Film editor of "A Dog of Flanders," "Grand Old Girl." "Hooray for Love." "Okl Man Rhythm." "To Beat the Band." RKO. In 1936: film editor, "Two in the Dark." "Second Wife," "Make Way for a Lady," RKO Radio. CRONICAN, LEE: On executive staff of radio station WMCA. Formerly with WOR as announcer. Was professional concert pianist and accompanist and for 12 years was with Loew's Palace Theatre in Washington as pianist and assistant conductor. CRONJAGER, EDDIE: Cameraman. In 1933: "Dlplomaniacs," "Professional Sweetheart," "If I Were Free," Radio. In 1934: "Spitfire." "Strictly Dynamite." "Lightning Strikes Twice " RKO. In 1935: "Roberta," "The Nitwits," "Jalna," "In Person," RKO. In 1936: "Yellow Dust," "Special Investigator." RKO-Radio; "The Texas Rangers," "Three Married Men," Paramount; "One in a Million." 20th Cent. -Fox. In 1937: "Nancy Steele Is Missing." 20th Cent. -Fox. CRONJAGER, JULES: Cameraman. In 1933: "Dance Hall Hostess," Mayfalr; "Secrets of Hollywood," produced by Lester F. Scott, Jr. ; with Jamea Diamond on "Her Splendid Folly," Progressive. CROOKER, HERBERT: Publicity department, Warnei Bros, Pictures, New York City; b. Minneapolis, Minn., December 12, 1893; e, Cornell University and the University of Virginia, Entered the editorial department of the New York Globe; later joined Triangle Film Corporation, doing publicity work. At the outbreak of the World war he enlisted in the navy; after the war, entered publicity department of Pathe, where he remained for eight years; then became associated with the editorial staff of the Morning Telegraph and later joined the New York Times. Subsequently he became publicity director and Eastern representative for Johnny Hlnes Productions, following which he joined First National in the publicity department where ho remained until Its merger with Warner Bros, as publicity director. Author of a number of successful novels, including "The Hollywood Murder Mystery," "The Crime in Washington News," "The Sweet Cheat" and others. CROONADERS, THE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.) CROPPER. ROSS C: Branch Manager, b. Chicago iu 1888; e. public schools and graduate of Purdue University in 1911; married and has two daughters. In Boston 14 years and was connected with Pathe until consolidation with RKO in November, 1931. Was earlier Universal's Kansas City manager and district manager. Previous to 1924 had state rights office in New York. CROSBY, BING: Actor and radio singer, r. n. Harry L. Crosby; b. Tacoma, Wash.. May 2, 1904; h. 5 feet 9 inches; blue eyes and light brown hair; w. 165 pounds; e. Went to Gonzaga College to study law. m. Dixie Lee. hy. concert music, football and short story writing. Was with Paul Whiteman for three years together with Al Rinker and Harry Harris as a trio. Broadcast through the Columbia Broadcasting System, 1936-37. Screen experience: "Two Plus Fours," a Campus Comedy for Pathe; Mack Sennett shorts; "The Big Broadcast" for Paramount. In 1933: "College Humor," "Too Much Harmony," Paramount; Paramount short product; "Going Hollywood," MGM. 1934: "We're Not Dressing." "She Loves Me Not." "Here Is My Heart," Paramount. In 1935: "Mississippi," "Two for Tonight," "The Big Broadcast of 1936," Paramount. In 1936: "Anything Goes," "Rhythm on the Range," Paramount; "Pennies from Heaven." Columbia. In 1937: "Waikikl Wedding" and "Double or Nothing," Paramount. (See 1936-37 Motion Picture CROSBY, JULIETTE: Almanac.) CROSBY, T. H,: City editor. Dally Journal of Commerce. Seattle. Wash.; b. Fort Wayne. Ind., August 3, 1907; p. Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Crosby; e. high school graduate, college extension course; married and has one child. Has worked with daily and weekly papers. CROSLAND, ALAN: Director, b. New York City. August 10, 1894; e. Orange high school and England; married; hy. golf and tennis. On stage for three years as actor and manager. Joined Edison in 1912, and signed with Pomona to direct Alice Brady in 1914, and remained with that company to 1919, Signed with Selznick in 1922, then with Cosmopolitan and Hodkinson and to Warner Bros, in 1925. Directed "Don Juan" with John Barrymore in 1926 with United Artists, and returned to Warner Bros, and made .Tolson's "Jazz Singer." In 1927-28 nade "Glorious Betsy," and in 1929 "On With the Show," "When a Man Loves," "Beloved Rogue," "Old San Francisco." "Scarlet Lady," "Song of the Flame" and "General Crack." Under contract to Warner Bros. He also has directed "Viennese Nights," "Captain Thunder." "Furies." "Big Boy," "Children of Dreams." In 1932: "Silver Lining." Patrician: "Week Ends Only." Fox. In 1934: "Massacre," "Midnight Alibi." "The Personality Kid," "The Case of the Howling Dog." Warner. In 1935: "The White Cockatoo." Warner; "Mr. Dynamite," "It Happened in New York." "Lady Tubbs," "King Solomon of Broadway." "The Great Impersonation." U. CROSMAN, HENRIETTA: Actress, b. Wheeling, West Virginia, 1865: h. 5 feet, 4 inches; w. 140 pounds; gray hair, hazel eyes; m. Major Maurice Campbell, and has two sons; p. George H. Crosman. army officer, and Mary Wick: e. Wheeling. Stage experience: "Getting Married." "Sham," "The Merry Wives of Windsor," and many others. On screen in "The Boyal Family of Broadway." and in 1933 in "Pilgrimage." In 1934: "Carolina." "Three on a Honeymoon." "Elinor Norton." "Such Women Are Dangerous." Fox; "Menace." Paramount: "The Curtain Falls." Chesterfield. In 1935: "The Right to Live." Warner; "The Dark Angel." UA; "Charlie Chan's Secret," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "The Moon's Our Home." "Girl of the Ozarks," Paramount; "Follow Your Heart," Republic. In 1937: "Personal Property," MGM. THE 19 3 7 MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC 248