Photoplay (Jul - Dec 1931)

0 uestions A nswers One of the busiest boys in Hollywood. Clark Gable just sprints from one fine role to another and the fans are asking all about him Read This Before Asking Questions Avoid questions that call for unduly long answers, such as synopses of plays or casts. Do not inquire concerning religion, scenario writing or studio employment. Write on only one side of the paper. Sign your full name and address. Casts and Addresses As these take up much space and are not always of interest to others than the inquirer, we treat such subjects in a different way from other questions. For this kind of information, a stamped, addressed envelope must be sent. Address all inquiries to Questions and Answers, Photoplay Magazine, 221 W. 57th St., New York City. HUNDREDS of letters received this month asked for information about Clark Gable. The present screen idols are going to have to defend their laurels, with Clark gaining a stronger foothold in every picture. Fans seem to have gone hook, line and sinker for him. History reveals that Clark was born in Cadiz, Ohio, February 1, 1901. He reaches 6 feet, 1 inch, weighs 190 and has brown hair and grey eyes. Like many another youth he attended grammar school, high school and then took a business course, only to throw it over for a theatrical career. It was a lucky break for Clark. After a very successful stage career, he joined the talkie brigade in 1930, making his bow as the bandit in "The Painted Desert." This was followed by such fine pictures as "Dance Fools, Dance," "The Easiest Way," "The Finger Points," "The Secret Six," "A Free Soul," and "Laughing Sinners." Then came the lead opposite the glorious Garbo in "Susan Lenox." Clark is married, the present Mrs. Gable being his second wife. Josie, Kansas City, Kan.: Well, I'm glad to meet one girl who loves a fat man. Your boy friend, Joe Cobb, just out-grew "Our Gang" and so he started on a vaudeville career. He was replaced in the " Gang" by another baby blimp called Chubby Chaney. Chub wobbles the scales up to about 108 pounds, and is eleven years old. Kathlyn Williams Forever Fan, Philadelphia, Pa.: Just snap out of that trance you are in because you can see your favorite on the screen right now. She is appearing with Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter in "Daddy Long Legs." Miss Williams is a native of Butte, Mont., and is of Norwegian descent. Bubbles, Toledo, Ohio: Bob Montgomery was in New York City for a brief vacation in April. He had the missus with him, but that didn't keep the admiring ladies away. Bob did intend to go to Europe, but picture plans didn't fit in with the idea and he had to return to the studio. His latest picture is "The Man in Possession," taken from a popular stage play. 82 Fumi, Tokio, Japan: Your old friend and favorite, Sessue Hayakawa, has at last decided to make a talkie. It is for Paramount and is titled "Daughter of the Dragon." Anna, May Wong is also returning to the screen in this picture. Looks like an Oriental old home week. Paul Hipple, Marysville, Pa.: June Marlowe was the cute little school m'arm who taught "Our Gang" in "Love Business." Believe me, they never had 'em that cute when I went to the Little Red Schoolhouse. Alice Birrell, Toronto, Canada. The lad who struck your fancy in " Body and Soul " was Douglas Dray, who was really christened John Douglas Duder. Neither of these names was quite suitable for the screen so he had his name changed again and is now known as Douglas Walton. He is a neighbor of yours, having been born in Woodstock, Can., on October 17, 1909. Is 5 feet, \\y2 inches tall, weighs 155 and has blond hair and blue eyes. Louise Samson, Albion, Neb.: You're wrong, Louise, I have got influence around here. See the nice colored picture of Gary Cooper in this issue. Gary was born on May 7, 1901. His latest picture is titled "I Take This Woman." Wonder which woman he means — Lupe? D. B., San Francisco, Calif.: Vivian Oakland was the lady who played the first wife of Frank Fay in "The Matrimonial Bed." Paul Gregory was the handsome chap who played "OHOTOPLAY is printing a list of ■*■ studio addresses and the stars located at each one. Read it, on page 94, before writing to this department. In writing to the stars for photographs PHOTOPLAY advises you to enclose twenty-five cents, to cover the cost of the picture and postage. the role of Tom Wesion in "Sit Tight." He also played the part of the Indian, Wancnis, in "Whoopee." Boots Kent: Hardie Albright is quite a newcomer, having entered pictures last February. However, he has had plenty of stage experience, appearing in "Cradle Song," "Young Sinners," "The Greeks Had a Word for It" and several George Arliss plays. Hardie was born in Charleroi, Pa., December 16, 1905, is 6 feet tall, weighs 160 and has medium brown hair and blue eyes. He is of Scotch descent. His next picture is "Skyline." Alice Murdach, Aberdeen, Wash.: Little Jackie Cooper, who did such beautiful work in "Skippy," claims Los Angeles as his home town. Jack has nice blue eyes, taffy-colored hair, a cute snub nose and will be seven years old on September 16. Both his mother and his grandmother are devoting their time to bringing him up to be a regular fellow. M-G-M recently bought his contract from Hal Roach. L. Snodcrass, St. Paul, Minn.: Joel McCrea hails from Los Angeles. He is 25 years old, stands 6 feet, 2, weighs 185 and has brown hair and blue eyes. He appeared in silent pictures but did not make much of a hit until the talkies. It seems he also made a hit with Constance Bennett while appearing in a picture with her. So far Joel has managed to remain single. Ben Marino, Morgan City, La.: Louis Wolheim was about forty-five years old when he passed away, February 18, 1931. Bob Steele has been celebrating birthdays every January 23, since 1907. How's your addition? Grace Wunderlich, Landsdowne, Pa : Fay Wray's husband, John Monk Saunders, is an author. He wrote "Wings," and "The Last FLight," which Dick Barthelmess has just finished making. Here are the birth dates you requested: John Wayne, born May 26, 1907; Phillips Holmes, July 22, 1909; William Haines, January 1, 1900, and Lew Ayres, December 28, 1909. At this writing these boys are still single. Maybe they're bachelor-minded.