Motion picture studio directory and trade annual (Apr 1917)

86— ACTORS, COMEDIANS MOTION PICTURE Vol. II. No. 1 nie," 5 yrs. as star under his own mgmt. in " Little Puck," under Kirke La Shclle in " The Wizard of the Nile," " The Idol's Eye," " The Ameer," and " Miss Simplicity," under Charles B. Dillingham in " The Office Boy," " Sergeant Brue," " The Belle of Brittany," " Omar Khayyam," " Miss Hook of Holland," "The Girl in the Train"; screen. career, Vitagraph (in " Crooky Scruggs," "Mr. Jack" series, "Captain Jinks" series). Ad., studio, Vitagraph, Brooklyn. DARIEN, Frank; h. New Orleans; stage career, from 1900, stock, rep., vand., with Dustin Farnum, Ch. Grapewin, under mgmt. H. B. Harris, Cohan and Harris, A. H. Woods; in " The Bells," " Education of Mr. Pipp," " 50 Miles From Boston," "Girl from Rector's"; m. p. career, Reliance-Majestic, Fine Arts (" Beppo, the Barber," " Don Quixote "). Ad., Fine Arts, Hollywood. DAVIDSON, Max; b. Berlin; educ. Berlin and U. S.; stage career, from 1897, melodrama, vaud., in " Fighting Fate," " The Bowery Newsgirl," " Billy the Kid," "Alias Jimmy Valentine "; screen career, since 1913, Biograph, Reliance-Majestic, Fine Arts (as " Izzy " in the Izzy series of comedies, in " Puppets," "The Doll Shop"). Hght., 5, 4; wght., 130; black hair, blue eyes. Studio ad., Fine Arts, Hollywood, Cal. DILL, Max M.; b. Cleveland, 1876; educ. there; stage career, 17 yrs. in mus. com., 'vaud. and light opera, member of Kolb and Dill, produced 46 stage prods., including " Lonesome Town," " Peck o' Pickles," "The Girl in the Train," "The Merry Widow," "The Devil"; screen career, formed K. and D. Film Co., made " Glory " in 9 reels, American (late pictures, " Lonesome Town," " Beloved Rogues," " Butting in der Vest "). Hght., 5, 7; wght., 190; brown hair, blue eyes. Ad., American, Santa Barbara. DON, David L.; b. Ctica; educ. there; stage career, created many original parts in Broadway prods.. " The Belle of New York," "The Girl from Paris," "The Red Mill," etc.; screen career, Eclair comedies, Crystal, Ivan (" The Unwelcome Wife," "A Mother's Confession"), Lubin (The "Otto" series).' Hght., 5, 6; wght., 164; brown hair and eyes. DUDLEY, Charles, also characters; b. Ft. Grant, Ariz., 1883; stage career, comic op.; m. p. career, Balboa (Joe W'elcher in " Neal of the Navy," "Who Pays?" series), Knick. Star ("Twin Souls"). Hght., 6; wght., 160; blond hair, blue eyes. Ad., Balboa, Long Beach. DUNCAN, Albert Edward ("Bud"), also author; b. Brooklyn, 1886, educ. Berkeley Military Sch., N. Y.; stage career, vaud. with Kolb and Dill; m. p. career, as Jeff in " Mutt and Jeff," Kalem (" The Fatal Violin," " Dukes for a Day," " Rival Romeos," " Twin Caddies "). Hght., 4, 11; wght., 122; fair complexion, blond hair, blue eyes. Ad., home, 8013 Union ave., Hollywood; studio, Kalem, Hollywood. DUNHAM, Phil., also leading man; b. London, 1885; educ. there; stage career, with Sir Herbert Tree, London, Shakespearian rep., vaud., stk. ; screen career, Universal, Kalem. L-Ko, ("Trail of the Linesome Pill," "Phil's Busy Day," "A Limberger Cyclone," "Summer Boarders"), rides, swims, reads, all athletic sports. Hght., 5, 6; wght., 138; olive complexion, dark brown hair, brown eyes. Ad., Universal City, Cal. E Hght., 5, 11; wght., 160; dark complexion, dark hair, brown eyes. Ad., Fox, N. Y. EDWARDS, Ted; b. Sheffield, Eng., 1884; educ. Sheffield; stage career, stock, mus. com., and vaud., has written and played several sketches in vaud.; screen career, Keystone ("Fatty's Fatal Fido," "Fatty's Wrcckless Fling," "The Submarine Pirate"). Hght., 5, 8; wght., 150; light hair, gray eyes. Ad., Keystone, Los Angeles. EMMERSON, Harry, also characters; b. 1887; stage career, Bclasco, Brady; screen career, Famous Players, Pathc. Hght., 5, 9y2\ light complexion, dark hair, blue eyes. Ad., Small, Putnam Bldg, X. Y. ENS, William (Eagle Eye); b. Tt. Thomas. Ariz., 1882; educ. Phoenix, Ariz.; screen career, with Henry Walthall, Blanche Sweet, Douglas Fairbanks, Geo. Walsh, Lillian Walker, Fox ("The Beast," "Honor System"), Pathe; all around athlete. FANG, Charles, also leads; b. San Francisco, Cal.; educ. San Francisco, Cal.; stage career, vaud.; screen career, Metro (" The Quitter," " The Three of Us," " Diplomatic Service," "The Great Secret"), Universal ("Broken Fetters"); character roles as butler, cook, etc. Recreations, riding and swimming. Hght., 5 ft. 2 in.; wght., 118 lbs.; light complexion, dark hair, dark eyes. Home ad., 10 West 101st st. ; studio ad., Serial Productive Co., N. Y. C. FAY, Hugh; b. N. Y.; educ. N. Y.; stage career, with Barry and Fay, William Russell, in " The Grand Duchess," " Coming Through the Rye," " Three Twins," "Belle of New York"; screen career, with Keystone (" Village Vampire," "Oily Scoundrel," "She Loved a Sailor"); rides, swims. Hght., 6; wght., 135; light hair, brown eyes. Ad., home, 1015 Lake Shore ave., Los Angeles; studio, Keystone, Los Angeles. FAY, Billy, also characters; b. Boston, Mass., 1872; educ. pub. sch.; stage career, 17 yrs. on road, 10 yrs. in vaud.; screen career, Biograph, Rolin ("Lonesome Luke" Comedies); rides, swims. Hght.. 5, 6; wght., 150; light hair, blue eyes. Ad., home, 113 West st., Los Angeles; studio, Rolin, Los Angeles, Cal. FRANCIS, Bert; b. Boston, 1892; stage career, in vaud., mus. com. on tour and stock; m. p. career, Balboa. Hght., 5, 9; wght., 155; auburn hair, dark green eyes. FRANEY, William; early career, circus performer, parachute dropper; m. p. career, Universal (" Barred from the Bar," " Love Me, Love My Biscuits," " How'd You Like to Make a Dollar? ", " His Coming Out Party," " Mule Mates," " Out for the Dough"). Hght., 5, 6; wght., 135; dark hair and eyes. Ad., Universal City, Cal. FULLER, Dale; b. Santa Ann, Cal.; stage exper., five years stock and road experience, " Flirting Princess," " Girl and the Kimono"; played everything from boy parts to old men; m. p. career, Keystone ("Surf Girl," "Double Trouble"); rides, swims. Hght., 5, 3; wght., 118; dark hair and complexion, brown eyes. Ad., Keystone; home ad., 1549 Echo Park ave., Los Angeles. G GALLAGHER, Raymond; b. San Francisco, 1888; educ. Sacred Heart Coll.; stage career, stock; also juvenile lead in " Mrs. Temple's Telegram," one season Belasco mgmt. in "Girl of the Golden West"; m. p. career, Melies, with which co. he toured the world, Lubin, Universal; rides, swims, drives. Hght., 5, 9; wght., 160; dark brown eyes. Ad., Universal, Universal City. GEORGE, George; b. St. Louis, 1891; educ. there; stage career, mus. com. in Lasky's " Antique Girl," " Girl from Utah," also in " Shepherd of the Hills "; m. p. career, Pathe, Biograph, Horsley (in Cub Comedy Co. ("Jerry's Big Doings," "Jerry's Double Header," "Jerry's Winning Way," "Jerry's Big Mystery"); swims, rides. Hght., 6, 454; wght., 200; brown hair and eyes. Ad., Horsley, Los Angeles. GILBERT, William; b. Los Angeles, 1891; educ. Los Angeles schls. and h. s.; early career, in show business since he was 5 yrs. old; aeronaut, high diver, jockey, acrobat, clown, show mgr., clown at Steeplechase, Coney Island, 1909; has high dive record of 125 ft., Dreamland pier, Coney Island; screen career, joined Keystone, 1913; one of original "Keystone Cops." Specialty of "dare-devil stunts." Hght., 5, 3; wght., 120; brown hair, brown eyes. GILLESPIE, Albert T.; b. Hancock. Mich., 1888; educ. there; screen career, Keystone (" The Village Blacksmith," " The Surf Girl," "Hearts and Sparks"). Hght., 5, 3; wght., 355; brown hair, gray eyes. Ad., home, Nattick Hotel, Los Angeles; studio, Keystone, Los Angeles. GRIFFITH, Raymond; b. Boston, 1890; educ. St. Anselm's Coll., N. H.; stage career, Barnum and Bailey; mus. com., drama, pantomime; screen career, Kalem, L-Ko ("The Great Smash," etc.), Keystone ("The Surf Girl"); is ball room and classic dancer, swims and rides. Ad., Keystone, Los Angeles.