1937-38 international motion picture almanac (1938)

Low — Lub "Mad Holiday," MGM; "Doomed Cargo." GB; "The Girl on the Front Page," U. In 1937: "Under Cover of Night," "Espionage," MGM; "The Squealer," GB. LOWE, EDWARD T., JR.: Writer, Paramount, b. Nashville, Tenn., June a9, 189U; e. Nashville. Sold first story to Bssanay; screen plays: "Hunchback of Notre Dame," Universal; adaptation and scenario for "Jes Call Me Jim," "Tenderloin"; adaptation and titles for "State Street Sadie"; adaptation an^J screen play for "Broadway," Universal; scenarios and dialogue for "Night Ride," "Undertow," Universal; 1930-31, "Mississippi Gambler," "Night Ride," "X Marks the Spot," "The Green Cap," First National; "Phantom of the West." Tec-Art. In 1932: "Igloo," Universal; "Discarded Lovers." Tower Prod.; "Probation," "Midnight Lady." "Forbidden Company," "Thrill ot Youth," Chesterfleld; "Hearts of Humanity," "The Crusader," "Unwritten Law," Majestic. In 1933: "The World Gone Mad, ' 'Sing, Sinner, Sing," screen play of "Curtain at Eight," Majestic; "Undertow." ■Tangled Destinies," "The Penal Code," "Shop Angel," "Escapade." "Redhaired Alibi." "Vampire Bat." In 1934 collaborated on screen play of "Three on a Honeymoon," Fox. In 1935: collaborated on screen play of "Charlie Chan in Paris," Fox; collaborated on original story and screen play. "Charlie Chan in Shanghai," 20th CenturyFox; additional dialogue. "Navy Wife." 20th CenturyFox; produced "Charlie Chan in Egypt." "Champagne Charlie," Fox; "Your Uncle Dudley." 20th Century-Fox, collaborated on "Ladies Love Danger." "Lottery Lover." 20th Century-Fox. In 1936: collaborated on screen play "Charlie Chan at the Race Track." "Educating Father," 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: wrote screen play "Bulldog Drummond Escapes," collaborated on "Clarence," Paramount. LOWE, ELLEN: Actress. In 1933 appeared In "Her Sueetheart, Christopher Bean," MGM. In 1930: "King of Burlesque," 20th Century-Fox. LOWE, HARRY, JR.: Chinese juvenile actor. Seven years old. b. Los Angeles; e. private tutors; speaks Chinese and English. Has been in pictures several years. Appeared in "Sequoia," MGM. LOWE, IRMA: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.) LOWE, SHERMAN L.: Writer. b. Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 18, 1894; p. Louis and Johanna Lowenstein, non-piofessionals; e. University of Utah and University of Pennsylvania; m. Patricia Bennett. Did newspaper work and advertising. Served In AEF 14 months in France. Entered motion pictures In 1926. Reader at Universal for one year. Then writer for Universal. Collaborated on "King of Jazz," "Dames Ahoy," "Husband Hunt." and others. Affiliated at various times with Tec Art. Educational, Mascot. In 1931 wrote "Three Hollywood Girls." Educational. In 1932. "They Never Come Back," Supreme. In 1933 wrote four pictures for Mascot; "Diamond Trail," Monogram. In 1934. "On Probation " "Circus Shadows," "Youth Comes Along." Peerless; "Burn 'Em Up Barnes" (serial also released as feature by Majestic) ; "Crimson Romance," "Lost Jungle." "Law of the Wild," "Phantom Empire," "Fighting Marines " Mascot. In 1935: "Night Cargo," Peerless. Joined Columbia; collaborated on story, "Melody Trail," Republic. In 1936: collaborated on screen story "Trapped by Television," Columbia; "High Hat," Cameo. In 1937: screen play "Arizona Days," GN. LOWELL, HELEN: r. n. Helen Lowell Robb. Actress, b. June 2, 1866. New York City; made first stage appearance in New York. May 8, 1884. and has been in many plays, among them "Little Lord Fauntleroy." "The Christian." "Quality Street." "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch." "The Lottery Man," "Cappy Ricks." "The Torchbearers," "The Show-Off," "It's a Wise Child." On screen In 1934: "Midnight Alibi," "Side Streets." "The Dragon Murder Case," First National; "Madame Du Barry," "The Merry Frlnks," "Big Hearted Herbert," "The Case of the Howling Dog." all Warner. In 1935: "Maybe It's Love," Warner; "Transient Lady." Universal; "Devil Dogs of the Air." "Page Miss Glory." "The Goose and the Gander." "Dr. Socrates." Warner; "Living 0-1 Velvet," First National; "Party Wire." Columbia. In 1936: "Strike Me Pink." UA; "Snowed Under." FN; "Pd Give My Life." "Valiant is the Word for Carrie." Paramount: "Wild Brian Kent." 20th Century-Fox. In 1937: "Four Days' Wonder," U. LOWELL, JULIET: In 1936: RKO-Radio short product. LOWENADLER. HOLGER: Actor. In 1936: "Skargards." Scandinavian Talking Pictures. LOWENWORTH. ANN: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture -Vlmanaf.) LOWRY, ED.: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.) LOWRY, EMILY: (See 1936-37 Motion Picture Almanac.) LOY. MYRNA: Actress, r.n. Myrna Williams, b. Helena. Mont., Aug. 2, 1905; h. 5 feet 6; titian hair, green eyes; w. 110 pounds; e. Los Angeles and Westlake School for Girls; m. Arthur Hornblow, Jr.; hy. sculptoring, dancing. Stage experience in stage prologues at Grauman's Theatre in Hollywood. Was discovered by Mrs. Rudolph Valentino and given part In pictures. Entered films In 1925 in "What Price Beauty." Appeared In: (1926), "Cave Man," "Why Girls Go Home," and "Across the Pacific": (1927), "Heart of Maryland." "Bitter Apples," 'Ham and Eggs at the Front," "If I Were Single," "Girl from Chicago"; (1928), "Beware of Married Men," "Turn Back the Hours," "Pay As You Enter," "State Street Sadie," "Midnight Taxi," "Crimson City'; (1929), "Fancy Baggage," "Noah's Ark." "Desert Song." "Black Watch," "Hardboiled Rose." "The Squall." "The Great Divide." "Bride of the Regiment": in 1930 In "The Naughty PUrt." First National; "Cameo Kirby," Fox; "Cock of the Walk." Sono Art-World Wide; "Under a Texas Moon," Warner Bros.; "Last of the Duanes." Fox; In 1931: "Renegades." Fox; "Transatlantic," Fox; "Rebound." Pathe; "Emma." MGM; "Devil to Pay." United Artists; "Body and Soul," Fox; "Arrowsmith," United Artists; (1932), "Vanity Fair," Allied: (1933), "The Barbarian," MGM: "Tooaze." "Animal Kingdom," RKO Radio; "When Ladies Meet," "Night Flight," "Penthouse," "The Prizefighter and the Lady"; 1934: "Men in White," "The Thin Alan," "Stamboul Quest," "Evelyn Prentice," all MGM; "Broadway Bill." Columbia. In 1935: "Wings in the Dark," Paramount; "Whipsaw," MGM. In 1936: "Wife Versus Secretary." "Petticoat Fever." "The Great Ziegfeld." "Libeled Lady," "After the Thin Man." MGM. In 1937: "Parnell," MGM; "To Mary — With Love," 20th Century-Fox. LUBIN, ARTHUR: Actor and director, b. Los Angeles; h. 5 feet 10 inches; brown eyes and black hair; w. 145 pounds ; e. San Diego grammar and high school, Carnegie Tech., Pittsburgh. Specialized in drama; hy. hiking, motoring, cooking. Has lived in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh. Pictures Include: "Bardelys the Magnificent." "His People." "Lost World." "Times Square." "Bushranger," "Eyes of the Underworld," "A Journey by Train." "A Successful Failure." In 1935: directed "Great God Gold." '"Honeymoon Limited." Monogram; directed "Two .Sinners," "Frisco Waterfront," Republic. In 1936: "The House of a Thousand Candles." Republic; "Yellowstone." U. In 1937: directed "Mysterious Crossing." U. LUBIN. HERBERT: Motion Picture Executive and Financier. b. New York City, June 1. 1886; e. New York. One of originators of Metro Pictures Corp. Formed Petrova Pictures Corp. and distributed through First National. Later produced Barbara La Marr films for First National. Then financed and built Roxy Theatre. LUBITSCH, ERNST: Producer and director. Paramount. 1). Berlin, .ianuary 'IS. 1892; h. 5 feet 7 inches; black hair and brown eyes; w. 142 pounds: p. Simon and Anna Lubitsch; non-professionals; e. Sophien Gymnasium, Berlin; recieved stage training under Mas Reinhardt; m. Vivian Gaye, July, 1935. While working as clerk In father's clothing store in Berlin, studied acting under Victor Arnold, stage comedian. At 19. Arnold took Lubitsch to Max Reinhardt, who gave him a small part. He remained with Reinhardt for two years, dividing his time between stage and screen; played his first screen role, a comedy part, in 1913; in 1918 he produced "Carmen," which was released in the United States under the title of "Gypsy Blood." Thi? same year he produced "Madame Du Barry," starring Pola Negri, which was released In this country as "Passion." He also produced "Deception." "The Loves of Phanaoh." "The Wildcat." "Montmarte." 1922. "The Doll" and others. In 1923 to Hollywood to direct Mary Pickford in "Rosita." Since has made "The Marriage Circle." "Three Women," and "Forbidden Paradise," in 1924; "Kiss Me Again." and "Lady Windemere's Fan," in 1925; "So This Is Paris." Was lent to MGM to direct "The Student Prince." Returned to Paramount and directed "The Patriot," "Love Parade." "Monte Carlo," "If I Had a Million." Went to New York and directed "The Smiling Lieutenant." Returned to Hollywood. In 1930 became Paramount supervising director. "Broken Lullaby," "One Hour with You." "'Trouble in Paradise," for Paramount. In 1933: "Defign for Living." Paramount; "Paramount on Parade." In 1934: "The Merry Widow," MGM. In 1936: produced "Desire." Paramount. Resigned as executive to give all his time to production as associate. LUBY, ROY: Film Editor. In ig.'iS: "Her Splendid 1 H E 9 3 7 MOTION C T U R E ALMANAC 580