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for two other city papers, to say nothing of writing advertising copy. Although Nelson had sung in Providence churches as boy soprano, and after his voice had turned to baritone, only for his own enjoyment, he began to amuse himself at this time by singing with phonograph records. Suddenly it dawned on him that perhaps his voice might serve as a means of livelihood. So off to David Bispham, the great American baritone of his time. Nelson hied himself to take singing lessons. After Bisphani's death a year later, Nelson drifted from teacher to teacher until he came to William V. Vilonat. with whom he studied in New York, Paris and Dresden. Soon after he made his anonymous stage debut in "The Marriage Tax" in 1921. Three years later he was singing for the Philadelphia Civic Opera Company. By 1931 he was ready for New York, where his debut was sensational. In 1933 he came to Los Angeles in a concert at the Philharmonic Auditorium and got 18 encores! Screen tests and an M-G-M contract resulted, with Nelson having a part in "Broadway to Hollywood." But none of his pictures really counted until "Naughty Marietta" came along. Eddy's parents were divorced when he was 14. His father has married again and Nelson has an eight-year-old half sister, Martha Virginia. Tall (6 feet), handsome and athletic. Eddy finds relaxation in swimming, motoring, tennis, dancing and sailing. He weighs 173 pounds and has blue eyes and blonde hair. This super-man sings 32 operatic roles: He sings in English, French, Italian. Spanish, Russian and Y'iddish. So far no wife has claimed him, but how long will he be able to resist this feminine onslaught ? If you'd like to write him, M-G-M Studios. Culver City, is the address. SHIRLEY TEMPLE~On April 23, 1929, little Shirley Jane Temple made her first appearance in this wicked world in a hospital in Santa Monica. Cal. For Mr. and Mrs. George F. Temple the birth of a baby girl was a most happy addition to the small family which already included two small boys. John and George. When she was three, Shirley had her first dancing lesson, and it was at one of these classes that a studio scout discovered what a talented little dancer she was. Result — she was signed to appear in seven Baby Burlesk Comedies for Educational. Following her work in these comedies she played a small part in "Frolics of Y'outh" then went over to Paramount for an inconspicuous role in Randy Scott's "To the Last Man." Fox decided, at that point, that the Temple child was just what they needed for the singing and dancing role in "Stand Up and Cheer." That picture was the making of this Hollywood honey. This was followed by "Now I'll Tell." "Change of Heart." "Little Miss Marker," "Baby Take a Bow." "Now and Forever," "Bright Eyes," "Little Colonel," "Our Little Girl" and "Curly Top." All of which add up to a lot of work in two short years for one so young. Her next is "The Littlest Rebel" with John Boles and Karen Morley, and after that will come "Captain January." It is rather superfluous to tell you that La Temple's hair is blonde and very curly and that her eyes are blue. Of course she can't read very well yet, but she will be glad to receive letters from you at the 20th Century-Fox Studios, 1401 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, Cal. JANE WITHERS— And while we're on the subject of youngsters, we might as well give you Withers fans a break. Jane was also born in April — the 12th —but in 1926. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Withers lived in Atlanta. Ga.. at the time of Jane's birth, and at the age of four Miss Jane was Atlanta's child Garbo. Before the family moved to Los An; geles, she was featured in "The Toy land Review" and for two years was heard over the air waves on Station WGST. During this time she was learning French and Spanish and taking to horseback riding. In Hollywood the Withers searched in vain for seven months for a spot in the movies for their cheeild. Then came a bit in "Handle with Care," and a few other small parts at other studios. Nothing more came along, so Jane returned to radio work and was starred in KFWB's "Juvenile Review," in which she sang and gagged with the master of ceremonies. Her ability to do impersonations — she can do over forty — as well as her skill at singing, landed her the "brat" part in "Bright Eyes." and a contract. Off scene Jane is just a wholesome little girl, full of personality and mild devilment. She likes swimming and skating, and her love of pets has caused her to accumulate a small menagerie. She numbers a kitten, a rabbit, baby ducks, carrier pigeons and love birds in her collection. At present her ambition is to acquire a monkey. "Paddy O'Day" is Miss Withers' next picture and after that there will be "Gentle Julia." Unlike Shirley, she has dark browm hair and hrown eves. You can reach her, also, at the 20th Century-Fox Studios. ROSS ALEXANDER— If you asked him, he would tell you that he had been an actor for 24 years — and he has, more or less. Born in Brooklyn, N. Y. . on July 27, 1907, young Alexander made his stage debut at the age of four when he played in a kindergarten production. From that day to the present he has devoted his major time to acting, though he did attend a number of schools as a duty and secondary interest. While still a student Ross joined a group of young players studying and acting under Hugh William Towne in his Little Theatre in Rochester. There he stayed for two years until he came back to New Y'ork to continue his studies at the Packard Theatrical Agency. In the very same week that he graduated, he reached the ripe old age of 18 and accepted the juvenile lead in Blanche Yurka's "Enter Madame. " Since that time he had been on Broadway in hit shows until with the last one. "After Tomorrow." he was given a screen test and sent to Hollywood for a role w'ith Claudette Colbert in "The Wiser Sex." in 1932. Since then he has risen rapidly, has acquired a long term contract with Warner Brothers Studio, Burbank, Cal. , and is being built up to stardom. He is married to a nonprofessional. Six feet 1 S4 inches tall, he weighs 160 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. His hobbies are tlie theatre, swimming and soccer football. He has an important role in "Captain Blood."
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