1929 motion picture news blue book (1929)

216 MOTION PICTURE NEWS WALTON, Fred, actor. Screen career, Paramount, Fox, "The Wise Wife," "Almost Human" (Pathe), "The House of Shame" (Chesterfielcl). WANGER, Walter, general manager of production department. Paramount Famous Lasky Corp. Theatrical career, was first with Granville Barker, English producer. In 1917, with Charles Bryant, he presented the Nazimova Season including "Ception Shoals," which later became the picture "Out of the Fog." On his discharge from the army where he served eighteen months in the air service, Mr. Wagner, with the Theatre Guild, produced several plays. WARD, Alice, actress. Screen career, "Ports of Call" (Fo.x), "Saturday Afternoon," "Hubby's Latest Alibi" (Rathe). WARE, Helen, actress and dramatic coach, b. San Francisco, Cal. Educ. Normal School, N. Y. Was on stage and screen 25 yrs. Has lived in N. Y., San Francisco. Entered pictures in 1914 in "The Price." Her early stage career fitted her for pictures. Played in "Secret Lover," "Cross Currents," "Garden of Allah," "Deep Purple," "Soul Fire," "Fascination," "Beyond the Rainbow." Sport, motoring. Married to Frederick Burt. Ad. Fox Film Studio, Hollywood, Cal. WARNER, H. B., actor, b. St. John's Woods, London, Eng., of theatrical family; educ. Bedford, Eng., and Univ. Coll., London. Left study of medicine, starting stage career with father and coming to America in 1905. Screen career, Ince, McClure, Frohman, Jesse D. Hampton. Outstanding role that of Christ in "King of Kings" (De MLlle) ; other roles in "Sorrell and Son" (United Artists); "French Dressing" (First National). Hght., 6, J^; wght., 167; fair hair, blue eyes. WARNEIR, Albert, vice-president and treasurer Warner Bros., treasurer Vitaphone Corp., b. Baltimore. Educ. there. Early career, with Swift and Company, packers. Picture career, became exhibitor with brothers in Newcastle, Pa., opened exchange with brothers and became film salesman; salesman for Warner Features; managed W^arner Eros. Exchange at Cleveland; directed sales of "My Four Years in Germany;" took charge of finances of firm; with brothers organized Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., developed Vitaphone pictures and assumed present executive positions. WARNER, Harry M., president Warner Bros. Pictures and Vitaphone Corp., b. Russia. Educ. Baltimore. Early career, with Armour and Company, packers, in bookkeeping department, eventually became salesman; entered bicycle business with brothers. Picture career, became exhibitor with brothers in Newcastle, Pa., opened exchange with brothers at Pittsburgh; organized Warner Features; produced James W. Gerard's "My Four Years in Germany;" this production marked his first step to final success; organized and became president of Warner Bros. Pictures and Vitaphone Corp. WARNER, Jack L., production manager, Warner Bros.; b. Baltimore; educ. there. Early career, singing and bicycle shop. Picture career, exhibitor with brothers at Newcastle, Pa., inspected pictures for Warner Exchange; went tO' Hollywood to study methods of picture production; assisted with direction of "My Four Years in Germany;" opened studio on West Coast; assumed charge of direction and production of Vitaphone pictures; is now also directing operations of First National studio on coast. WARREN, E. Alyn, actor. Screen career, Universal, Fo.x, Goldwyn, First National, "The Opening Night" (Columbia), "Diamond Handcuffs" (M-G-M). Chicago. Educ. in Chxago. Was on stage. Has lived in Chicago, N. Y., London, Paris, Los An WASHBURN, Bryant, actor, b. Chicago, April 28, 1893. Parents live in Orlando, Fla. Brother, Herbert, general manager F B O Film Exchange, geles. Entered pictures in 1911. Played in "Skinner's Dress Suit," "It Pays to Advertise," "Honeymoon Flats," "Breakfast at Sunrise," "Love Thrill," "Beware of Widows." Belongs to Masons, Masquers, Hollywood Athletic Club, Santa Monica Swimming Club. Sports, golf, swimming. Hght. 5-11; wght. 155; brown eyes and hair. Children, Bryant 11, Dwight 7. Bus. rep., Edward Small. WATERS, John, director, b. New York, 1894. Screen career, began as prop man with Reliance Pictures; assist, dir. Biograph; with Faanous Players in 1921 and was assist, dir. to Irwin VVillat, Sam Wood, Ernest Lubitsch, Raoul Walsh; director for Paramount, "Beau Sabreur," "Two Flaming Youths," "Nevada," "Drums of the Desert," "Arizona Bound," "Vanishing Pioneer." WATSON, Adele, actress, b. Minnesota, Jan. 31. Educ. St. Catherine's College, St. Paul, Minn. Spec, in music, dramatics. Previous career, school principal, legislative assistant, bill clerk, assistant cashier of bank, stage, vaude. Has lived in Devil's Lake, N. D., St. Paul, Chicago, Great Falls, Mont.;, Salt Lake City, Hollywood. Entered pictures in 1?18. Pictures include, "Rolling Home," "Tower of Lies," "Don't Doubt Your Husband," "Black Pearl," also Fox and Mack Sennett prod. Hght. 5-7; wght. 135; dark blue eyes; natural long blonde hair. WATSON, William, director, b. Montreal, Canada; educ. Los Angeles, Cal. Early career, printer and developer. Screen career, 5 yrs. film editor for Keystone, assist, director at Sennett studios; directed Fox Sunshine comedies, 1918; Universal, from 1919 to 1921; then Assoc. Exhib., MetroGoldwyn-Mayer; Christie-Paramount, directing "Christie" comedies, "Billy I>ooley" comedies, "Bobby Vernon" comedies. WATTELRS, George Manker, writer, b. Rochester N. Y., Apr. 27, 1892. Educ. St. Louis Univ Spec, in liberal arts. Previous career, theatrica manager, producer, director, playwright. Has lived in N. Y. C, Des Moines, Dallas, Birmingham, Ala., St. Louis. Entered pictures in 1927. Recent work, "Burlesque" (orig. & adapt.), "Sawdust Paradise." Clubs, Authors League, Dramatists Guild, Acad. M.P. Arts and Sciences, Masquers. Sports, tennis, swimming, handball. Wife's prof, name, Tamzon Manker. Two children, George Manker, Jr. (10); Tamie-Marie (6). WEBB, Millard, director, b. Kentucky, Dec. 6, 1895. Parents live in California. Educ. Nevada School of Mining Eng. Spec, in mining and civil engineering. Was student of dramatic art in San Francisco and has had two years stage experience. Lived in N. Y., Paris, Berlin, San Francisco and Hollywood. Entered pictures in 1915, as extra. Directed "The Sea Beast," "Affair of the Follies," "Honeymoon Hate." Belongs to Masons, Hollywood Athletic, Masquers, Writers and others. Favorite sports, golf, horseback riding. Daughter, Barbara Jan, 8 yrs. Bus. rep., Ivan Parker. WEBER, Lois, director, b. Allegheny, Pa.; educ. Pittsburgh. Early career, concert work. Stage carter, rep. and stock, with husband. Screen career, Gaumont, London, NYMP, Rex, Bosworth, Universal, First National, Lois Weber Prod., Weber-Warren, FBO, Universal, "The Angel of Broadway" (Pathe). WEEKS, George W., vice-president and general manager of Sono-Art Productions, b. and educ. iri Ann Arbor, Mich. Started business career as director of advertising campaigns in Detroit; entered motion picture industry in 1910 with John E. Kunsky as supervisor of Kunsky theatres and while with Kunsky bought the first two Paramount pictures ever released. Leaving Kunsky, Mr. Weeks joined the General Film Company as salesman, later became a Universal franchise for Michigan and then a member of the board of directors of Metro franchise holders in that state. Joined Paramount as salesman in the Detroit office, promoted to branch manager of the St. Louis office, again promoted to General Manager of Famous Lasky Film Service, Ltd. Called to the home office he was appointed General Manager of Distribution holding that position until becoming Eastern Representative of the Christie Film Company, subsequently forming and becoming vice-president and general manager of the SonoArt Productions Company, though maintaining his former affiliations. WEIGEL, Paul, actor, b. Halle, Saxony. Educ. Germany. Stage career, since 1885. Screen career, since 1916, Metro, Fo.x, Universal, Vitagraph, Robertson-Cole, Paramount, Selznick, FBO, Hodkinson, P.D.C., Truart, Lumas, "Hidden Aces" (Pathe), "Broadway After Midnight" (Krelbar Pict.), "Marry the Girl" (Sterling), "The Wagon Show" (First National). Hght., 5, 8; wght., 145; gray hair, hazel eyes.