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1932
The MOTION PICTURE ALMANAC 173
tion. Headed Richard Talmadge Productions, formed on the Coast.
TAMAKI. YOSHIWARA: Played in "The Letter" < 1929) . Paramount.
TAMAREZ. TOM: Appeared in "The One Woman Idea" (1929). Fox.
TANG. FRANK: Appeared in "The Great Divide"
(1929) . First National.
TARZAN. horse actor: In 1929 in "Senor Americano " Universal; "Cheyenne." First National; in 1930 in "The Fighting Legion." "Lucky Larkln," Universal.
TAYLOR. HENRY: Played in "Beyond the Itio Grande" (1930), Big 4.
TAYLOR. STANLEY: b. Campbell, Minn.; h. 5 feet 10 inches; blue eyes and brown hair; w. 145 pounds: e. Manual hish school. Los Angeles and University of California. Specialized in letters, science; married; by. football, boxing, tennis. Has lived in Los Angeles. Berkeley. San Francisco. Entered pic; tures in 1924. Pictures include: Hometowners. "Red Lips." "Scrambled Weddings." "Romantic Age Chauffeur in "Glad Rag Doll." Warner; V ally Calnoun in "The Home Towners," Warner; Alex. Fairtax in "The Hottentot." Warner.
TEA RLE CONWAY: r. n. Frederick Tearle; b. New York City; h. 5 feet 10t4 inches; brown hair and eyes w. 165 pounds; e. in England; m. Adele Rowland professional; hy. golf. Stage experience in England on legitimate stage. Screen experience since among his productions are ■Dancing Mother,, Black Oxen." "My Official Wife." "Altars of Des.re ■Dancers of Paris." "Smoke Bellew. Isle of lotgotten Women." "Moulders of Men. ' ' The .Greater .Glory." "Sporting Lover." "The Lost Zeppelin Evidence" and "Gold Diggers of Broadway Freelance player; "Truth About Youth" and "Lady Wbo Dared. First National: (1931-32), "Vanity Fair. ' Allied : "Pleasure," Artclass; "Morals for Women, Tiffany.
TEARLE. DAVID: Played in "The Green Goddess"
(1930) , Warner Bros.
TENBROOK. HARRY: "On the Level." Fox; "The Sea Wolf" (1930), Fox.
TENNYSON. WALTER: b. Bayons Manor. Tealby Linconsliire. England; h. 6 feet 1 inch; blue eyes and light hair; w. 185 pounds; e. Eton College and Sandhurst College. Specialized in Military training. Graduate of Academy of Dramatic Art. London; hy. rowing, skating, skiing, hurdles and swimming. Stage career: "The Green Hat." "The Best People. • ' So This Is London." Entered pictures in 1923. Pictures include: "The Glorious Adventure." "The Gypsy Cavalier." "The Happy Ending." "Tell Tour Children " "Bride of the Storm," "Sally. Irene and Mary." "Corporal Kate." "Dress Parade."
TERRIN, JACK: Played in "Overland Bound" (1930). Bell Pictures.
TERRY, DON: b. Natick. Mass.: e. Tennessee Military School. Andover Academy. Harvard. Cambridge and various European centers of educational interest. m Gertrude Mathes. July 30. 1930. In 1924 was one of the Olympic champions in boxing. Charles Francis Coe met him at the Montmartre Cafe in Hollywood and signed him to play "Danny" in "Me. Gangster Pictures include: "Blindfold." "Fugitive." "The Valiant." "Untamed" and "Border Romance." featured in one of the Leather Pusher series for Universal, and in "World's Champion," Tiffany. Owns controlling interest in Terrv Drapery Company, and Loch Invar Novelty Company, both of Hollywood. California.
THEOBALD. CARL: Appeared in "China Slaver"
(1929) , Trinity.
THEODORE. RALPH: Appeared in 1929 in "The Dance of Life." Paramount: "Light Fingers." Columbia.
THOMAS, JAMESON: b. London. England; e. in Ungland. Started his stage career when a boy. His first appearance was in "The Suuaw Man." with a Ixindon company, followed by many leading parts in straight roles. First picture was an adventure fllm made by a British company in the South Seas. Returned to England in 1820 and was signed by Gaumont for two pictures. Then was signed by British International for three years, making pictures with such actresses as Alice Jovce. Gilda Grey. Anna May Wong and Maria Corda. Played the lead in "High Treason." whinh was released by Tiffany in the United States and in "The Hate Ship" for British International, which was bought for distribution by First National. His first picture to be made in Hollywood was "Body and Soul" :'( 1931 ). "Convicted." Artclass.
THOMPSON. GEORGE: Appeared in "Why Bring That Up" (1930). Paramount.
THOMPSON. HAL: Appeared in "Animal Crackers" (1930). Paramount.
THOMPSON. JACK: Vitaphone No. 1045, "Fashions Mirror."
THOMSON. KENNETH : b. Pittsburgh. Pa.. January 7. 1899: h. 6 feet; brown hair and eyes; w. 160 pounds; p. Edith Taylor and Charles B. Thomson, nonprofessionals; e. Carnegie Institute of Technology; m. Alden Gay. professional. He has appeared In the following stage productions: "Declasse." "Emperor Jones." "Czarina." "Three Wise Fools," "The Ixne Child." "Woman of No Importance," "The Rivals." "Devils Plum Tree." "The Captive" and various stock engagements. He has also appeared In the following screen productions: "White Gobi." "King of Kings." "Bellamy Trial." "Broadway Melody." "Say It With Songs," "Careless Age." "Girl From Ilavanna." "Other Tomorrow." "Faithful." "Song Writer." "Girl From Havanna." "The Veiled Woman." Fox; in 1930 In "A Notorious Affair." "Other Tomorrow," "Sweet Mama." First National: "Wild Company," Fox; "Reno," Sono-Art World Wide.
THORNE. W. L.: "The Drake Case" (1029), Universal: "Thunderbolt." Paramount; "Abraham Ml In"
"Devils Plum Tree. l'he Captive." "As Husbands Go," "The Silver Cord." "The Vinegar Tree ami various stock engagements. He has also appeared in the following screen productions: "White Gold," "King of Kings."
(1930) , United Artists: in 1931: "The Rainbow Trail" and "While Paris Sleeps." Fox; "Mothers Millions" and "Danger Island," Universal; "Flghtln' Thru." Tiffany; "Montana Kid." Monogram.
THORPE. GORDON: Appeared In "The Iron Mask" (1929). "Abraham Lincoln" (1930), United Artists.
THURSTON, CHARLES E.: b. Oconto. Wis.; e. Berkeley. Cal. Screen work with Hodkinson. Cold
wvn. Vitagraph. Universal. Pictures include: "Life of Abraham Lincoln." "The Chaser." First National: "Is That Nice." FBO: "Between Dangers." "The Fightin' Comeback." Pathe: "The Broken Gate." Tiffany-Stahl: "Spoilers of the West." MGM.
TIBBETT, LAWRENCE: b. Bakersfleld. Cal.; h. 6 feet 1 inch; dark hair and blue eyes; w. 18" pounds; p. William E. Tibbett. deceased: e. Los Angeles schools: hv swimming, motoring, dogs and aviation. He is a noted baritone opera singer and is best known for his roles in "Rigoletto." "La Tosca." "La Forze Del Destino." and "La Boheme." One of the first grand opera stars to be starred in talking pictures. "Rogue Song." "New Moon." "The Prodigal" and "Cuban Love Song." MGM.
TIGHE. HARRY: Appeared in Vitaphone No. 1048. "Bright Sayings."
Appeared in Vitaphone No.
TIMBERG. HERMAN:
955. "The Love Boat."
TIMBLIN and RAYMOND: Appeared in Vitaphone No. 2T55. "A Pair of Aces."
TOO. QUENTIN: "The New Waiter" (1930), Pathe
TODD. HARRY: b. Allegheny. Pa.. 18(15. Screen work with Essanav. Selig. Associated Exhibitors. Artclass. Among his pictures are: "The Third Degree," Warner; "The Riding Rowdy," "Skedaddle Gold." "The Obligin' Buckaroo." Pathe; "The Bugle Call." MGM; "Rawhide Kid." Universal; "Under the Tonto Rim." Paramount; "The River Woman." Gotham; "One Stolen Night." Warner; "Under Montana Skies." Tiffany: "Courtin" Wild Cats." "The Fighting Legion." "Lucky Larkln," "Sons of the Saddle" (1930). U.
TOLER. SIDNEY: Appeared in "Madame X"
(1929) . Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Vitaphone No. 992. "Devil's Parade;" in 1931: "White Shoulders." Radio; "Strictly Dishonorable." Universal.
TOLLAIRE. AUGUST: Appeared in 1929 in "His Captive Woman." First National; "Four Sons," "Hot For Paris." Fox.
TOMKINS. DON : Played in "Follow Thru'"
(1930) , Paramount.
TOOKER. WILLIAM H.: b. New York City; h. 5 feet 11 inches; nearly white hair and dark blue eyes; w. 173 pounds; p. Mr. and Mrs. John Wood Tucker, non-professionals; e. high school, New York City, and Polytechnic college, Brooklyn; not married; hy. riding and singing. Started on the stage with singing roles in light and grand opera: with Belasco for six years and Charles Frohman for 11; also in "The American Tragedy." Ten years' screen experience and has appeared in such pictures as "Why Girls Go Wild" and "Romance of the Underwood," Fox; "The Bellamy Trial" and "The Scarlet Letter." Metro-GoldwynMayer; "Black White Sheep" and "The Night Watch." for First National, and in "The Whip" ; in 1929 in "Protection," Fox: "Love in the Desert." Radio Pictures; "No Defense." W.B. ; "Soup to Nuts" (1930). Fox.
TOOMEY. REGIS: b. Pittsburgh, Pa.. August 13. 1902; h. 5 feet 11 inches; light brown hair and graygreen eyes; w. 158 pounds; p. Marie Ellen Donnelly and Francis X. Toomey, non-professionals; e. Peabody high school. University of Pittsburgh, and received his stage training at the Carnegie Institute of Technology; m. J. Kathryn Scott, professional; hy. all athletics and biographical and historical readings. Five years on the stage with "Rose Marie" as Jim Kenyon; "Is Zat So" as Chick: "The Fall Guy" as Danny: "Little Nelly Kelly" as Jerry Convoy; (England) "Twinkle Twinkle" as Harry, the waiter: "So This Is Love" as the electrician: and "Hit the Deck" as Battling Smith. Has appeared in 1929 in "The Wheel of Life," "Illusion." Paramount; "Rich People," Pathe: "Alibi." United Artists; in 1930 in "Crazy That Way." "Good Intentions." Fox: "The Light of Western Stars." "The Street of Chance." Paramount: "Framed." Radio Pictures: "The steel Highway." Warner Bros.; (1932). "Shopworn." Columbia: "Midnight Patrol." Monogram.
TORRENCE. DAVID: b. Edinburgh. Scotland: h. 6 feet 1 inch; black hair and hazel eyes; w. 196 pounds: e. Edinburgh, Scotland. England. Germany. Stage experience with Maude Adams. Mansfield. Ethel Barrymore. Screen work with Cosmopolitan, Pickford, Universal, Paramount. Truart. Vitagraph, Hodkinson. Wm. Steiner, First National. Goldstone. Metro. Columbia. Preferred, Warner. FBO. Fox. Rayart. Elbee, TiffanyStahl. Sterling. Biltmore. Pictures include: "Inside of the Cup." "Tess of the Storm Country," "Light That Failed," "Drums of Jeopardy." "The Abysmal Brute," "Oh. What a Nurse." "Brown of Harvard." "Annie Laurie." "On the Stroke of Twelve." "The Big Noise." "Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come." "The Cavalier." "Undressed." "The City of Dreams," "Silks and Saddles." "Untamed Justice." "The Black Watch." "Strong Boy" and "City Girl." Fox; "River's End," Warner; "Five Star Final." Warner: "Disraeli." "Scotland Yard" and "East Lynne," Fox; "Raffles." and "The Devil to Pay." United Artists: "Bachelor Father." MGM.
TORRENCE, ERNEST: b. Edinburgh. Scotland: b. 6 feet 4 inches; brown hair and eyes; w. 210 pounds: p. Jessie Bryce and Henry Torrence Thayson. non-professionals; e. Edinburgh academy, and received his stage training at the Royal Academy of Music. London; m. Elsie Reamer, professional; hy. music and golf. Screen experience consists of various roles. In "Tol'able David." "The Covered Wagon." "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Peter Pan," "King of Kings," "Fighting Coward." "Ruggles of Red Gap." "Twelve Miles Out" and "Bridge of San Luis Rey" : in 1929 in "Desert Nights." "Speedway." "The Circle." "The Singer of Seville." "Strictly Unconventional." "Their Own Desire." "Untamed." MGM: "Officer O'Brien." Pathe; "Call of the Flesh," MGM.
TRACY. LEE: r. n. William Lee Tracy: b. Atlanta. Ga.. April 14. 1898: h. 5 feet 10 inches; blond hair and blue eyes: w. 140 pounds; p. Ray G. and William L. Tracy, nonprofessionals; e. Western Military academy. Alton. 111., Union college, Schenectady, N. Y. : not married: hy. fishing, amateur and motion picture work, cutting, editing, etc. Stage experience with stock companies five years, with road companies two years. In the following shows in New York City in 1925: "The Show Off." in 1926 "Book of Charm." in 1927 "Wisdom T«oth." in 1928 "Broadway." in 1929 "The Front Page." Screen experience in "Big Time." "On the Level" and "Born Reckless" (1930). Fox.
TRACY, SPENCER: Appeared in Vitaphone No. 103(1. "The Hard Guy "; (19321. "Disorderly Conduct." "She Wanted a Millionaire." Fox.
TRAHAN. AL: Appeared in Vitaphone No. 936.
"The Musicale." TRAPS. BUDDY: Appeared in Vitaphone No. 940.
TRAVERS, RICHARD: b. Hudson Bay Post. Northwest Territory Canada. April 15. 1890; h. 6 feet; black hair and brown eyes: w. 190 pounds; p. Mary James and John Campbell Tibb. non-professionals; e. St. Andrews Junior high school. Toronto. Ont.. Canada, and St. Andrews college. Glasgow, Scotland; not married: hy. golf, sketching, hunting, fishing and sailing. Stage experience with Keith Proctor stocks. New York and Philadelphia: Poli's stock. Pennsylvania and New England: "Girls," a Shubert production; "Round Up." a K and E production; "Paid in Full." Wagenholz and Keyser. and in "Alias Jimmy Valentine." Screen experience with Lubin and Essanay Film companies in Chicago, started and featured for seven years. After the war he returned to pictures and has been freelancing since, appearing in "The White Sister." "In the Palace of the King." "The Covered Wagon." "The Man Trail," "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines." in Mary Roberts Rinehart's "Fish" series and in George Ade's Fables; "The Black Watch" (1929). Fox; "The Woman Racket" (1930), MGM.
TREACHER. ARTHUR: Plaved in "The Battle of Paris" (1930). Paramount.
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