Motion Picture News (Sept-Oct 1916)

64 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Vol. XIV. No. 16. Section 2 DARIEN, Frank, comedian; b. New Orleans; stage career, from 1900, stock, rep., vaud., with Dustin Farnum, Ch. Grapewin, under magmt. H. B. Harris, Cohan and Harris, A. H. Woods, etc.; in "The Bells," "Education of Mr. Pipp," "50 Miles from Boston," "Girl from Rector's," etc.; m. p. career, Reliance-Majestic, Fine Arts (" Beppo, the Barber," " Don Quixote," etc.). DAVIDSON, Max, comedian, Fine Arts; b. Berlin, Germany; educ. Berlin, Germany, and United States; stage career, from 1897, melodrama, vaud., etc., in " Fighting Fate," " The Bowery Newsgirl," " Billy the Kid," etc., appeared in " Alias Jimmy Valentine;" screen career, since 1913, Biograph, Reliance-Majestic, Fine Arts, as " Izzy " in the Izzy series of comedies, in " Don Quixote," " Sunshine Dad," etc. Hght., 5 ft., 4 in.; wght., 130; black hair, blue eyes. Fav. recreation, viewing motion pictures. Studio ad.. Fine Arts, Hollywood, Gal. DILL, Max M., comedian, American; b. Cleveland, O., Sept. IS, 1876; educ. Cleveland; stage career, 17 yrs. in mus. com., vaud. and light opera, member of Kolb and Dill, produced 46 stage prods, since 1904, including " Lonesome Town," " Peck O'Pickles," " The Girl in the Train," reproduced all Weber and Fields prods., "The Merry Widow," "The Devil," etc.; screen career, formed K. and D. Film Co., made " Glory " in 9 reels, American (" A Alillion for Mary," "BlufTs," "Three Pals," "Peck O'Pickles," etc.). Hght., 5 ft. 7 in.; wght., 190; light brown hair, blue eyes. Studio ad., American, Santa Barbara, Cal. DON, David L., comedian; b. Utica, N. Y.; educ. Utica; stage career, created many original parts in Broadway prods., " The Whirl of the Town," "The Belle of New York," "The Rounders," " Strollers," " The Girl from Dixie," " The Girl from Paris," "The Red Mill," etc.; screen career. Eclair comedies. Crystal, Ivan ("The Unwelcome Wife," "A Mother's Confession," etc.), Lubin (The "Otto" series, etc.). Accomplishments, scenic artist, draftsman, woodcarver, eccentric dancer and musician. Hght., 5 ft. 6 in.; wght., 164; brown hair and eyes. Ad., Amalgamated Photoplay Service, N. Y. C. DOUGLAS, Watkyns, comedian; b. N. Y. C; educ. N. Y.; stage career, in " A Doll's House," " The Lion and the Mouse," "Paid in Full," "At Piney Ridge," " Facing the Music," etc.; screen career, Laemmle, World's Best Film Co., International Feature Film Co., William Steiner, Tampa, Films, National Film Co. (" Island of Lions," " Voodoo Vengeance," " The Artful Dodger," " Fatty's Fumigation," etc.). Hght., 5 ft., 7 in.; Wght., 142; color of eyes, brown; color of hair, brown. Ad., 3312 Nebraska ave., Tampa, Fla. DUDLEY, Charles, comedian and characters, Balboa; b. Ft. Grant, Ariz., Oct. 1, 1883; stage career, comic op., incl. Gilbert & Sullivan rep., abandoned work because of failing voice; m. p. career, Balboa since 1913, Joe Welcher in " Neal of the Navy," "Who Pays?" series, "Pay Dirt," "Stained Pearl," etc. Hght., 6 ft.; wght., 160; blond hair, blue eyes. Studio ad., Balboa, Long Beach, Cal. DUNCAN, Albert Edward ("Bud"), co J median and author, Kalem; b. Brooklyn, N. Y., 1886, educ. Berkeley Military Sch., \ N. Y.; stage career; in vaud. with Kolb and Dill, two seasons on U.B.O. time; m. p. career, appeared as Jeff in " Mutt and Jeff," toured west Mexican coast in 40 ft. boat to make scenics, joined Kalem I on his return and originated with Lloyd V. Hamilton the Ham and Bud comedies. Hght., 4 ft. 11 in.; wght., 122; fair complexion, blond hair, blue eyes. Home ad., 8013 Union ave., Hollywood, Cal. Studio ad., Kalem, Hollywood, Cal. FAY, HUGH, comedian, Keystone; b. N. Y. C; educ. N. Y. C; 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 1^ '• ("Crooked to the End," "Bath Tub mf. Perils," " Village Vampire," " Oily ■^^^ Scoundrel," "She Loved a Sailor," etc.). Recreations, riding and swimming. Hght., 6 ft.; wght., 135; light hair, brown eyes. Studio ad.. Keystone, Los Angeles. Home ad., 1015 Lake Shore ave., Los Angeles. Studio ad., Keystone, Los Angeles. FAY, Billy, comedian, characters, Rolin; b. Boston. Mass., July 6, 1872; educ pub. sch.; stage career, 17 on road, 10 yrs. in vaud.; screen career, Biograph ("The Mystery of Henry Spavelle," "His Claim of Honor"), Rolin ("Lonesome Luke" Comedies). Hght. 5 ft. 6 in.; wght. 150; light hair, blue eyes. Recreations, rides, swims, all sorts of athletic feats. Home ad., 113 West St., Los Angeles. Studio ad., Rolin, Los Angeles, Cal. FITZROY, Louis, comedian and asst. director; b. Ft. Brady, Mich., 1865; edu. Ohio State Univ.; early career, army officer in First U. S. Infantry, Third and Sixth Cavalry, serving in the Geronimo uprising, 1880-84; stage career, from 1886, in stock and opera, also with W. H. Crane, Frank Daniels, Lillian Russell; screen career, since 1909, Horsley's Nestor Co., Lubin, Universal, Bosworth, back to Horsley, 1915 (appeared in " Count Padenski," etc.), played and assisted in direction of Cub Comedies, etc.). Hght., 5 ft. 11 in.; wght., 148 lbs.; blue eyes, light hair. Recreations, riding, swimming, expert swordsman. FRANCIS, Bert, comedian; b. Boston, July 2, 1892; stage career, in vaud., mus. com. on tour and stock; m. p. career, with Balboa playing comedy leads. Hght., S ft. 9 in.; wght., 155; auburn hair, dark green eyes. FRANK Y, William, comedian, Universal; early career, circus performer, parachute dropper, etc.; ni. p. career, Universal, 1913 with Joker Co. (in " Fall of Deacon Stillwaters," " She Wrote a Play and Played It," " Soup and Nuts," " You W'ant Something," etc.); is tumbler and fancy diver. Hght., 5 ft. 6 in.; wght., 135; dark hair and eyes. Studio ad.. Universal Citv, Cal. GALLAGHER, Raymond, comedy leads; b. S. Francisco. April 17, 1888; educ. Sacred Heart Coll.; stage career, stock, also juvenile lead in " Airs. Temple's Telegram," one season Belasco mgmt. in " Girl of the Golden West "; m. p. career, Melies, with which co. he toured the world, then Lubin 1 yr., and Universal. Recreations, motoring, riding, hunting. Hght., 5 ft. 9 in.; wght., 160; dark brown eyes. GEORGE, George, comedian; b. St. Louis, 1891; educ. there; stage career, from 1913, 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., " The Masque Ball," and others). Recreations, swimming, riding, etc. Hght., 6 ft. 454 in-J wght., 200; brown hair and eyes. GILBERT, William, comedian; b. Los Angeles, Sept. 15, 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 Feb., 1913; one of original " Keystone Cops." Specialty of " dare-devil stunts." Hght., 5 ft. 3 in.; wght., 120; brown hair, brown eyes. GILLESPIE, Albert T., comedian. Keystone; b. Hancock, Mich., Aug. 21. 1888: educ. Michigan: screen career, with Keystone since Jan., 1916, has appeared in " The Village Blacksmith," "The Judge," "The Bath House Blunder," "The Surf Girl," "Hearts and Sparks," etc. Hght. 5 ft. 3 in.; wght. 355; brown hair, gray eyes. Home ad., Nattick Hotel, Los Angeles, Cal. Studio ad.. Keystone, Los Angeles, Cal. GRIFFITH, Raymond, comedian, Keystone; b. Boston, Mass., 1890; educ. St. Anselems Coll., N. H.; stage career, at age of 8 in small parts, with acrobatic troop, 1 j'r. with Barnum and Bailey; in mus. com., drama, pantomime, etc.: screen career, since 1915, Kalem, L-Ko (leading comedian in "The Great Smash," etc.), Keystone ("The Surf Girl," etc.); is ball room and classic dancer, swims and rides. Studio ad.. Keystone, Los Angeles, Cal. HAMILTON, Jack, comedian. Keystone; b. Chicago, 111., Nov. 9, 1879; educ. Chicago; early career, cow puncher in Montana and Texas, in U. S. cavalrj' 6 yrs.; stage career, 1 season in Mark Cody rep. co. and vaud. 1 season; screen career, 3j4 yrs. with Thos. H. Ince, 1 yr. with Keystone, featured in "The .\dventures of Shorty," " The Lure of the Violin," " Bucking Society," " She Loved a Sailor," etc. Recreations, riding, etc. Studio ad., Keystone, Los Angeles, Cal. HAMILTON, Lloyd Vernon, comedy leads, director and author, Kalem; b. Oakland. Cal., 1892; stage career, Elleford stock touring co.. juvenile lead to J. K. Hackett. 2 j'rs. (" Prisoner of Zenda," " Mons. Beaucaire"), also mus. com. and burlesque; m. p. career, joined Kalem in 1914 (originator of Ham comedies, with Bud Duncan, and creator of the character, Ham, " The Beggar and His Child," " Heart Menders," " Peach Pickers," "Ham, the Explorer," 'Ham's Waterloo"). Recreations, riding, swimming. Hght., 6 ft. 1 in.; wght.. 217; light com