Motion Picture Classic (Jul-Dec 1930)

Ci.EAT VKV±S i The Answer Man (Continued from page yd) ^ You'Ufind a land of perfect vacations around America's inland seas. Pleasure facilities abound for every taste. Attractive cities of smart avenues and splendid shops vie with the lure of dense balsam forests and "fishin' holes" of fighting pickerel. You can swing your mashie over any number of splendid courses . . . go boating ... or riding . . . or swimming! There's Niagara Falls to see . . . and restful Mackinac Island. Everyone has a wonderful time in the land of the blue Great Lakes. « ■ You'll travel, of course, on the D 8C C lines. A fleet of the largest steamers on inland waters to serve you. Staterooms and lounge rooms assure comfort; splendid cuisine; deck sports; social hostesses; dancing; afternoon teas ... all to make your every minute pleasant. DAILY SERVICE 1 WAY R. T. Detroit-Buffalo $5 $10 Detroit-Cleveland $i $ 5.50 3 SAILINGS WEEKLY Fares include meals and berth Detroit-Chicago ?31 $52.50 Detroit-Mackinac Is. $15 ^26.30 Chicago-Mackinac Is. ^16 ^27.50 Tickets, reservations at any authorized tourist agency Liberal stop-over privileges. Autos carried. Sendforillustrateabook, 'Vacation Days." E.H. Mccracken, P.T.M., 14 Wayne St. Detroit : Michigan DETROIT a CLEVELAND NAVIGATION COMPANY A REEL FAN. — If you are having trouble with your garden, consider the plight of one man in the flood district whose radishes and lettuce were scratched up by trout. Glenn Hunter was born in Highland Mills, N. Y., in 1897. He is five feet ten, weighs about 140 pounds, has light hair and blue eyes. Appearing in The Straw. Herbert Rawlinson, Brighton, England, on Nov. 15, 1885. He is six feet tall, weighs about 175 pounds, has brown hair and eyes, and is appearing on the stage. Caryl Lincoln is married to George Barr Brown, publicity A SMILING SMILE.— Gosh! but you're happy. George Katsonaros, George Rigas and Elena Aristi are some of the Greek players. Greta Garbo, Anna 0Nilsson, Nils Asther, Lars Hanson, and Sigrid Holmquist are Swedish. Ramon Novarro, Dolores Del Rio, Gilbert Roland, Lupe Velez and Raquel Torres, Mexican. Nick Stuart is a Roumanian, real name is Nicholas Pratza. SWEETER THAN SWEET.— Nancy Carroll is married to Jack Kirkland, a scenario writer, they have a daughter, Patricia, about five years old. The pictures Mary Brian and Charles Rogers have appeared in, together, are: More Pay, Less Work, Varsity, Someone to Love, River of Romance. Mary was born in Corsican, Texas, Feb. 17, 1908. Frank Fay was born in San Francisco, Gal., He is six feet tall, weighs 180 pounds, has coppery red hair and blue eyes. Latest picture Bright Lights. JOHN BOLES FAN.— John is playing in Gypsy Love Song, Jeanette Loff plays opposite. Receives his fan mail at the Universal Studios. David Manners, whose real name by the way, is Acklon, was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, April 30, 1902, but lived most of his life in New York City. Manners was educated in Canadian public schools and the University of Toronto, where he majored in mathematics with the idea of fulfilling his parent's ambition for him of achievements in civil engineering. His own ambition was to be a sea captain. Has appeared on the stage in Dancing Mothers. He is six feet tajl, weighs 160 pounds, has light brown hair and gray eyes. Married to Suzanne Bushnell. NORMA SHEARER FAN.— Norma is married to Irving Thalberg, a film executive. She has been appearing in pictures since 1922. Corinne Griffith was born Nov. 25, 1897. Joan and Kathryn Crawford are not related. Vivienne Segal was born in Philadelphia, Pa. She was educated there and went directly from Philly to Broadway and stardom. She is five feet, two inches tall, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Her hobbies are bridge and motoring. PEGGY AND LESTA.— You're both wrong. Bessie Love and William Haines appeared in Lovey Mary, Yes, Ronald Colman was married to Thelma Raye, the English stage actress. Neil Hamilton, Shirley Mason, Robert Frazer and William Powell had the leads in Desert Gold. Jack Oakie is twenty-seven years old. Maurice Chevalier playing in The Little Cafe, Paramount Studios. DADEDEEN'S GIRL.— Glad to hear from you again. William Russell, Virginia ValH, Nancy Drexel and George Meeker had the leads in The Escape. Crane Wilbur, last I heard of him was appearing on the stage. Marion Shilling was born in Denver, Colo., Dec. 3, 1910. She is five feet three and a half, weighs no pounds, has brown hair and eyes. Appearing in On Your Back Fox Studios. KEN MAYNARD FAN.— Ken was born July 21, 1895. Six feet tall, married to Mary Leeper. That's his real name. Molly O'Day, Oct. 10, 1910. You refer to Virginia Bruce who played the role of Flo in Young Eagles. Latest production Safely in Numbers. Lily Damita's name means Little Lady. She was born in Paris, France, July 10, 1906. Real name is Liliane Carre and she speaks French, German, English, Spanish and Portuguese. A SUBSCRIBER.— Ina Claire was born in Washington, D. C. Educated at Holy Cross Academy. She made her stage debut in 1907 impersonating Harry Lauder. Some of her most recent stage productions were The Gold Diggers, Bluebeard's Eighth Wife, The Awful Truth, Grounds For Divorce, The Last of Mrs. Cheyney and Neglige. The only picture she appeared in was The Awful Truth. Sorry I haven't her home address. TRUDIE.— And then there was the Freshman who tried to book passage to Europe on the S. S. Van Dine. William Powell is appearing in For the Defense. John Mack Brown was born at Dotham, Ala., Sept. I, 1904. Married to Cornelia Foster, they have one daughter, Harriet Jane. Lupe Velez was born July 18, 1909. Gary Cooper, May 7, 1901. Ruth Mix was married to Douglas Gilmore, June 9, 1930. Bert Lytell is appearing in Brothers, Columhia. Studios. DAYTONA TONY.— A fan club is merely a group of admirers of a certain star, who get together through correspondence. Hell's Angels has been released only on the Coast, at this writing. That was Richard Barthelmess's own voice you heard in Son of the Gods. Marilyn Miller's latest picture Sweethearts. The Big Parade was released in Nov. 1925. Belle Bennett is about thirty-nine years old. Appearing in Recaptured Love. Joan Crawford has brown hair and blue eyes. Johnny Hines, last I heard, was appearing in vaudeville. Norma Talmadge's latest picture is Du Barry, Woman of Passion. ANGIE AND CUPIE.— Those who mourn the passing of the "Old-Fashioned Fourth"' should be comforted. A backfire is as loud as a giant fire-cracker and an accelerator as dangerous. You refer to David Durand who appeared in The Song of Love. Lois Wilson has never been married to my knowledge. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 28, 1899. Laura La Plante, Nov. i, 1904. Miss La Plante is not under contract at this time. Let's hear from you again. A CONSTANT READER.— Glad to hear that. Keep up the good work. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., was married to Joan Crawford June 3, 1929. He is playing in The Dawn Patrol, First National Studios. Robert Montgomery was born in Beacon, N. Y., May 21, 1904. Have only recently heard he is married to Elizabeth Allen. Loretta Young was the girl in Loose A nkles. ETHEL.— Buster Keaton is very much alive, where did you receive your information (Continued on page 104) 102