1937-38 international motion picture almanac (1938)

LAMAC, CARL: Director. In 1936: "Frasqulla," Du World. LA MANCHE, BOBBIE: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.) LA MARR, BARBARA: riayer. Radio and Screen, b. New Bedford, Mass., Feb. 22, 1914; li, 5 ft. 6 in.; w. 122 pounds; brown hair and eyes; liy. horses; e. convent school and New Bedford IHgh School. Signed WOR contract in April. 19oU. On Ed Fitzgerald's Variety Show. Melody Treasure Hunt. Heard on "Sweet Music." and "Romance and Rhythm" programs regularly. LA MARR. MARGARET: Actress: In 1936: "Palni Springs," Paramount. LAMB, EDGAR A.: Branch manager: b. Ottawa. Can.. Sept. 30, 1892; e. Ottawa College; married. Branch manager Seattle for Selznick and Select Pictures, to 1924. Assistant branch manager Film Booking OfBces. branch manager Film Booking OfBces In Seattle, then two years branch manager, Portland. Ore., when RKO took ovel FBO, and last six years branch manager RKO. Seattle. Secretary and treasurer. Northwest Film Club. LAMB. ELGIE EDWARD: Manager and Secretary, Bell and Howell Co., Ltd., 320 Regent Street, W-1 London; b. Dowagiac, Mich., January 21, 1892; married; 3. high school and technical college, engineering and higher mathematics. From sales work went to race driving, aviation, then back to sales. Joined Beil and Howell Company during World War. LAMB, HAROLD: Writer. In 1935: collaborated on screen play and wrote lyrics, "The Crusades," Paramount. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Tlie Plainsman," Paramount. LAMBERT, EDDIE: Actor. On screen In "The Madhouse" (1929), Eudcational-Jack White Talking Comedies; "The Big Jewel Case" (1930), "Western Knights" (1930), "Peace and Harmony" (1930), Educational. Mermaid Talking Comedies; "Bitter Friends" (1930), Educational, Tuxedo Talking Comedies; No. 4160, "Ginsberg of Newburg," No. 4123, "The Body Slam," No. 4139, "Won to tose," No. 702, Vltaphone; "The Dreaded Bandit," iCinema Attractions: "Sally of the Scandals," FBO. In 1933: "High Gear," Hollywood. In 1936-37: Educational short product. LAMBERT, EDWARD P.: Research director. In 1936: "The Last of the Mohicans," UA. LAMBERT, GLEN: Writer and Director Vltaphone short product. b. Richmond, Va., January 28, 1896; carried: e. Choir School of Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York. Began motion picture career about 1912, playing Juvenile parts for Crystal, Solas and Blograpb. After acting for several years became a cameraman. In 1918 went to Coast with C. L. Chester Productions and upon expiration of contract, wrote and directed comedies for Fox. Later Joined Universal, where he supervised comedies. Returned to Fox, writing and acting for several years, and then directed Independent features including "Heartbound" and "The Gorilla Hunt." Joined the writing staff at Paramount's Astoria Studio and In 1927 returned to the Coast with Bray Pictures, where he supervised and directed several series of shorts. Joined Vltaphone In 1930. LAMBERT, TOM: Sound Engineer. In 1933: "Blot Squad," Mayfair. In 1934: "The Scarlet Letter." Majestic. In 1935: "Motive for Revenge." Majestic. In 1936: "Lawless Riders," "North of Nome," Columbia. LAMBERT, WILLIAM: Handled wardrobe for "Pleasure Cruise." Fox, 1933. In 1935: costumes, "One More Spring." "The Little Colonel," "In Old Kentucky," "Redheads on Parade," "Welcome Home," Fox; "Way Down East," "The Gay Deception," "Thanks a Million," 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: "Professional Soldier," "Every Saturday Night," "Here Comes Trouble," "Song and Dance Man." "Little Miss Nobody." "Charlie Chan at the Circus," "The Country Beyond," "The First Baby," "Human Cargo." "Educating Father." "The Crime of Dr. Forbes," "High Tension," 20th Century-Fox. LAMBERTON, JOHN A.: Editor, Lowell Sunday Telegram, Lowell, Mass.; b. Lowell, Mass., December 14, 1873; p. David and Annie; e. Lowell High School; married and has three children. Lowell Sunday Arena, 1892; Lowell Morning Mail. 1894; Lowell Daily Telegram, 1907; Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin, 1911-14; Lowell Sunday Telegram since 1914. LAMONT, CHARLES: Director. b. San Francisco, Cal., May 5, 1898, in theatre dressing room; h. 5 feet 6 inches: brown hair and blue eyes; w. 145 pounds; e. Lam — Lan L'Egllse du Sacre Coeur, Paris, France, his stage training coming through three generations of show people; m. Esteile Bradley, professional; hy. reading, fishing, hunting and gardening. Directed "My Kid," "Bachelor Babies," "Navy Beans," "Come to Papa," featuring Big Boy; "Companionate Service" and "Circus Blues," featuring Dorothy Devore; "Brunettes Prefer Gentlemen" and "The Quiet Worker," featuring Jerry Drew; "Monty of the Mounted" and "The Half Pint Hero," featuring Lupino Lane; "Live News" and "Wild Cat Valley," featuring Johnny Arthur, and "Yankee Doodle Duke," featuring Ralph Graves. Joined Radio in October. 1930. In 1935: directed "The World Accuses," "Sons of Steel," "A Shot in the Dark," "Circumstantial Evidence," "The Girl Who Came Back," "False Pretenses," "Tomorrow's Youth," Monogram; "The Curtain Falls," "Lady In Scarlet," "Happiness C.O.D.," Chesterfield; "Gigolette," Select. In 1936: "Bulldog Edition," Republic; "The Little Red Schoolhouse," "The Dark Hour," "Ring Around the Moon," Chesterfield. LAMONT. JACK: Director of Exploitation and Advertising. Standard Pictures Distributing Co. ; b. Bay City. Mich., July 7, 1906; e. Junior College, Bay City, Mich. Manager in Butterfleld Circuit, Woodward Theatre Circuit, Titus Theatre Circuit. Owner, operator, chain in Wisconsin. With Universal, iiome office. Manager and supervisor. Fox, West Coast Theatre Circuit. LAMONT, MOLLY: Actress, b. South Africa, 1911; 5 feet 4 inches; w. 120 pounds; dark hair and eyes. Stage experience as a dancer. Entered films through film contest sponsored by "Outspan," South African weekly periodical. On screen In "My Wife's Family," "The House Opposite." "Lucky Girl," "My Wife's Mother" (1932). In 1931: "Dr. Josser K. C." "Strictly Business." Then "Brother Alfred," "Josser on the River," "The Last Coupon" (1932). All B.I.P. "Irish Hearts" and "Wedding Anniversary," a dramatic short subject. Signed by RKO to appear In Hollywood. In 1934: "No Escape," Warner Bros., Ltd. In 1935: "Jalna," "Another Pace," RKO. In 1936: "Muss 'Em TJp." "Mary of Scotland," RKO-Radio; "The Jungie Princess." Paramount. In 1937: "A Doctor's Diary," Paramount. LAMONT, SONNY: Actor and dancer, b. New York City, Sept. 22, 1909; h. 5 feet 9 Inches; blond hair and brown eyes; w. 270 pounds; p. professional. Joined parents' vpudeville act at 16. Was on Fanchon and Marco circuit. Toured United States and Canada. Teamed with sister in vaudeville as Alice and Sonny Lamont. Does acrobatic dancing, wire walking and saxophone playing. In 1935: ■Old Man Rhythm," RKO. LAMOUR. DOROTHY: Actress, b. Dec. 10, 1914, New Orleans, La.; p. Carmen Lamour; e. public, high and Spence's Business School, h. 5 ft. 5 in. : w. 117 lbs. ; blue gray eyes and is brunette. Was "Miss New Orleans" in 1931. Sang on number of radio programs. In 1936: appeared in "The Jungle Princess." Paramount. and Paramount shqrj product. In 1937: "Swing High, Swing Low," "College Holiday," Paramount. LAMPERTI, FRANK A.: Secretary-treasurer, General Service Studios, Inc., 6625 Romaine Street, Hollywood, Cal.; b. West Berlin, Vt., March 17, 1897; e. University of Vermont; Ensign Pilot, U. S. Naval Aviation 1918-19; Sr. Auditor, Western Electric, 1920-28; General Auditor Electrical Research Products, Inc., 1928-33. LAN, EDITH: Chinese actress, b. United States. 29 years ago; h. 5 feet 1 inch; black hair and black eyes; w. 95 pounds; e. school and training school. Six years in pictures. Films include "China Seas," MGM, In 1935. In 1936: "The Leathernecks Have Landed," Republic. LANCASTER, ALGER: General Manager, Lancaster Productions and Booking Office, Inc., Tulane Theatre Bldg., New Orleans, La.; b. Brownwood, Texas, August 27, 1896; e. public school. 1910, usher, Marlowe Theatre, Jackson, Tenn. ; 1915-18, manager and lessee. Star Theatre, Joplln, Mo., Broadmour Theatre, Kansas City, Mo., ShefBeld Opera House, Sheffield, Ala. ; also producer of Lancaster's Kevue, Allied Comedy Co. Jolly High Flyers; co-owner and producer Lasses White Minstrel and possibly 45 other units. Secretary -Treasurer, Tulane and Crescent Theatres. LANCE. LEON 0.: Agent, b. Austria, Aug. 21. 1897: p. Austrian; e. Vienna. Austria. First experience on stage at 14 as actor. Entered production in Vienna. Brought a Viennese production to New York. Owner of Leon O. Lance Agency, handling talent. LANCE. LILA: UA-20th Century. Actress. In 1935: "Clive of India," LANCH ESTER, ELSA: Actress, b. London, England; THE 19 3 7-38 MOTION C T U R E ALMANAC 539