Photoplay (Jul - Dec 1931)

0 uestions &A nswers At four, Madge Evans was a screen actress. Grown up now, she's been rediscovered by movie-goers Read This Before Asking Questions Avoid questions that call for unduly long answers, such as synopses of plays. Do not inquire concerning religion, scenario writing, or studio employment. Write on only one side of the paper. Sign your full name and address. If you want a personal reply, enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Casts and Addresses As these take up much space, we treat such subjects in a different way from other questions. For this kind of information, a stamped, self-addressed envelope must always be sent. Address all inquiries to Questions and Answers, Photoplay Magazine, 221 W. 57th St., New York City. Miss P. C. J., Sacramento, Calif. — RinTin-Tin is still making pictures. Serials, to be exact. Joan Marsh was born in Porterville, Calif., on July 10, 1914. Her latest picture is "Politics." THIS month the Answer Man was deluged with questions about "that new actress," Madge Evans. Most of the fans really believe that Madge is new to pictures, but the truth of the matter is that she is an old-timer. Not in vears, of course, as Madge first saw light on August 1, 1909. At the age of six months she began her career when she posed for commercial artists. At four she became a screen actress and for several years played child parts, starring in a series of children's pictures. When she outgrew these roles she was sent to Europe to school. At seventeen she made her first Broadway appearance in "Daisy-Mame." M-G-M took her from the stage and gave her the lead opposite Ramon Novarro in "Son of India." Since then she has played in "Sporting Blood," "Guilty Hands," and "West of Broadway." Madge is 5 feet, 4, weighs 116 and has golden hair and blue eyes. She is still single. Hardie Albright is runner-up to Madge in this month's mail bag. Hardie is a real newcomer, having entered pictures in February, 1931. Fox scouts discovered him playing on the stage in New York in "The Greeks Had a Word for It," and signed him for talkies. He began his stage work after graduating from Carnegie Institute with a B. A. degree. He was the juvenile lead in "Cradle Song," "Young Sinners," and several George Arliss plays. His first screen appearance was in "Young Sinners," with Thomas Meighan and Dorothy Jordan. This was followed by " Hush Money" and "Skyline." Hardie was born in Charleroi, Penna., a suburb of Pittsburgh, on December 16, 1905. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 160 and has medium brown hair and blue eyes. At this writing he is still fancy free. Fancy that, with all those fascinating girls in Hollywood! Edith Brown, New Zealand — Bill Haines is an example of how a young chap can make good in pictures without having previous stage or screen experience. Bill was chosen by Samuel Goldwyn in a nation-wide search for new faces for the screen. That was in 1922. Bill worked hard and is now listed among the best known leading men. He was born in Staunton, Va., on January 1, 1900. Dorothy Sanders, Amite, La. — You get your wish, Dot. Joan Crawford is letting her hair go back to its natural shade of redbrown. Marjorie White was the cute little trick you saw with grinning Joe Brown in "Broad Minded." Connie Bennett confesses that her birth date is October 3, 1905. She is a native of New York City. 80 Dorothy Wenz, Petoskey, Mich. — And I thought it was Russia! The blonde Evelyn Laye is a product of London, England. Kathlyn Williams was the woman who visited the college with Warner Baxter in "Daddy Long Legs." Irene Beratto, Pittsburg, Calif. — Nancy Carroll's new hubby is Bolton Mallory. They were married on July 3, 1931. Nancy has a five-year-old daughter, Patricia Kirkland, by her first marriage. L. K. of Wisconsin — You got the wrong impression when you read that "Trader Horn" cost Mrs. Renaldo her husband. It didn't mean that he died. Mrs. Renaldo lost him through the divorce courts. Ho hum! M. M., Aberdeen, Scotland — Photoplay printed an article about Edward G. Robinson in the April, 1931, issue. You can get that issue by sending 25c to Photoplay Magazine, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. W. D. McMurray, Smyrna, Tenn. — Anita Louise played the role of Helen Twelvetrees' daughter in "Millie." Anita was born in New York City on January 9, 1917. Her real name is Anita Louise Fremault. J. I. H., Aldan, Pa. — You're right. John Arledge played the role of Jimmy in "Daddy Long Legs." John was born in Crockett, Texas, on March 12, 1907. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 140 and has gray-blue eyes and wavy blond hair. Was educated in Crockett Schools and attended the University of Texas for two years. Was once a piano player in Paul Whiteman's orchestra. Latest picture is "The Spider." A Photoplay Reader — Gary Cooper played the part of Cadet White in "Wings." After appearing on the screen for just a few minutes, he made a quick exit via a plane crash. James Hall and Ben Lyon played the leads in "Hell's Angels." Gary did not appear in this picture at all. Marlin Clark, Hillsdale, Mich. — Irene Purcell was born in Hammond, Ind., and educated at the Anne Morgan School in Chicago. She appeared on the stage in "The Idol," "Cross Roads," "Dancing Partner," and a number of other productions before signing for the talkies. Her latest picture is "The Man in Possession." Lilian Bond was born in London on January 18, 1909. She is 5 feet, 4, weighs 114 and has auburn hair and hazel eyes. Hardie Albright deserted the stage for the talkies. Hundreds of picture fans are asking about him now Appeared on the stage in London before entering pictures in January, 1931. Her latest picture is "The Squaw Man." Lilian is married. Blue Eyes of Carolina — Karen Morley was the girl who played the role of Maizie in "Never the Twain Shall Meet." She was also the discarded sweetheart who jumped out of the window in "Inspiration." Karen was good in a minor role in "Politics" and she's with Garbo in "Susan Lenox." M. Carlton, Miami, Fla. — Frank Albertson was born in Fergus Falls, Minn., Feb. 2,' 1909. He is 5 feet, 9, weighs 145, and has light brown hair and blue eyes. Frank and the missus, Virginia Shelley, were married March 7, 1931. Mrs. E. Betts, Hamilton, N. Y. — Whoever told you that Will Rogers was educated at Oxford was kidding. Will received his schooling at the Willie Hassell School, in Neosho , and at Kemper Military Academy, Missouri. Janet Happel, Stockertown, Pa. — Dennis King is delighting radio fans with his grand tenor voice. He broadcasts over Station WABC, in New York. Dennis was born in Warwickshire, England, Nov. 2, 1897, the son of Elizabeth King and John Pratt. He is married to Edith Wright. Estelle Taylor was born in Wilmington, Del., May 20, 1900. Norman Elder, London, Eng. — Your little hometown has quite a few representatives in the Hollywood film colony. There are Clive Brook, Charlie Chaplin, John Loder, George Arliss, Roland Young, Victor McLaglen and Ralph Forbes, all from London. Ronnie Col man hails from Richmond, Surrey, and Anthony Bushell from Westerham, Kent. Enough for a baseball team and they'd sure draw a crowd. Rosa Novarro, Rozale, Cuba — Any relation to Ramon? You sure have a grand memory, Rosa. Tom Douglas who recently signed up for the talkies is the same Tom who appeared in silent pictures back in 1920. Of course he was just a kid then. Later he went to England where he made a name for himself on the stage, returning to America last March bent on getting his name on the talking screen. Tom was born in Louisville, Ky., September 4, 1906. He is 5 feet, WA, weighs 140 and has blond hair and brown eyes.