Modern Screen (Dec 1934 - Nov 1935)

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HAWKINS, Toledo, Ohio — This time it's Alice Faye, a young lady who's going to steal some of Harlow's glory first thing you know. She was born in New York City some twenty years ago on a May 5 and obtained her schooling in this city. She studied dancing and obtained her first job in Broadway's Palnis D'Or, after which she appeared in vaudeville, the "Scandals" and N. T. G.'s revue as a dancer. She never sang except for her own amusement until the day when Rudy Vallee's lawyer, a friend of hers, happened to overhear her. He asked her to have a record made of her voice and this he played for Rudy. The latter was so impressed that he insisted on Alice becoming featured soloist in his orchestra. That was the real beginning of her rise to popularity and the movies. Her first picture was "George White's Scandals" for Fox. her contract studio, and this year she will be in the 1935 version. She has always been a blonde, more or less, but she is much, much more of a one now. Her complexion is fair and she has blue eyes. She tips the scales at 111 and measures 5 feet inches in height. She likes horseback riding and walking, but has no time for hobbies. Nope, she's not married, but she and Rudy are awfully good friends. R. M. B. of Rib Lake— In "Happiness Ahead" Marjorie Gateson was Mrs. Bradford and John Halliday. Mr. Bradford. Yes, Allen Jenkins was the chauffeur. BERNICE, C, South Bend, Ind.— This business of ages and birthplaces seems to pique the curiosity of many fans, so others please take note. Sylvia Sidney, August 8. 1910, New York City; Neil Hamilton, September 9. 1899, Lynn. Mass. ; June Knight, January 22, 1913. Hollywood. Cal. ; Joe E. Brown. Tulv 22, 1892, Holgate. Ohio; Nick Stuart. April 10. Rumania; and Katharine Hepburn was born in Hartford, Conn., in 1908 PAT S-, Auburn, N. Y. ; BETTY STONE. Seattle, Wash.; MISS F. DOLNIAK, South Bend, Ind. ; GLADYS COHEN and IDA LIPSCHITZ. Bronx, N. Y. ; MARGARET TANNER. Dwight. 111.; DORIS KELLY. Linesville. Pa.; DOLLY REILLY, Hollywood, Cal. — Here is what you've been wanting to know about Rauff Aklom — David Manners to you. Far away Halifax in Nova Scotia was his birthplace, and April 30, 1905, the day. His mother's name was Manners, so that accounts for his nom de film. At the University of Toronto he was prominent in athletics and dramatics, but his desire to become an Questions asked most frequently and the most interesting ones rate first preference. Don't ask questions which require too much research or infringe upon good taste, and not too many at a time, please. Address: The Information Desk, Modern Screen, 149 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. author led him to the stage in order to get technical experience. Then he wanted to go to the South Seas, but he never got there, for when he was passing through Los Angeles the director of "Journey's End" met him and insisted that he create the role of Raleigh in that film. That was the start of his screen career. To keep fit he rides horseback, plays tennis and swims. He also sleeps at every opportunity, he confesses, and likes to read, play pinochle and rummy. He dislikes diets, cup custard and women with red finger nails. Astronomy and explorations interest him greatly. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 175 pounds and has brown hair and hazel eyes. He has just finished making "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" for Universal, the address of which studio is Universal City, Cal., where you can reach him. EUNICE McNAMARA, Torrington, Conn.— The little brunette prig and menace in "Bright Eyes" who took the part of Joy Smythe, was Jane Withers. She made such a hit in this part that she was signed to a term contract by Fox and will appear first in "Dante's Inferno" then "Dice Woman" and after that with Jackie Searle in still another. Dorothy Christy was Mrs. Smythe in "Bright Eyes." MRS. M. ROGERS, Detroit, Mich.— Spencer Tracy, whose real name is Spencer Tracy, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on April 5, 1900. He made his picture debut in 1930, in Fox's "Up the River. " Joan Crawford was born on March 23. 1908 in San Antonio, Tex., and Marion Davies on January 1, 1900, in Brooklyn, N. Y. BARBARA GREENWELL, Ogden. Utah; HELEN MOSTE, Ithaca, Mich.— Maybe you wouldn't guess it, but Mae West, the belle of New York. Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans and what-not. is part French. Her mother was une belle Francaise and her father. Jack West, was prominent as a featherweight boxer. She was born in Brooklyn on August 17 (she says in 1900) and her childhood was spent in studying for the stage. In fact, she made her stage debut at the age of 5, and at 6 joined a stock company. Thereafter, she appeared in musical comedy, vaudeville and burlesque. Then she started writing her own plays and appearing in them, and in 1932 went to Hollywood for Paramount to appear in "Night After Night." As a result she was starred in "She Done Him Wrong ' ' and you know the rest. She has platinum blonde hair and violet eyes, is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 116 pounds. Miss West has never married, she says. She has a sister, Beverly, and a brother. Jack West, Jr. Her next {Continued on page 90) 8;