Photoplay (Jul - Dec 1933)

Ask Th e / vnswer an ALL the big names and pretty faces have to take a back seat this month and make room for Sterling Holloway, the most asked about lad in pictures. Some of the readers happened to know his name, but many of them, when they wrote in, just referred to him as the "blond boy" who is such a picture stealer. Sterling was born in Ccdartown, Georgia. He missed being a New Year's present by just thirteen days. That was back in 1905. Since then he has managed to stretch to 5 feet, 10J , inches in height and 130 pounds in weight. He has red-gold hair, blue eyes and is still a bachelor. He attended the Georgia Military Academy and later the American Academy of Dramatic Art. His career has been varied. For a time he appeared with the Theatre Guild. Then in the " Garrick Gaieties," musical comedy, radio and night club work. He is a great creative dancer. Those intricate steps are what keep him so thin. Although Sterling is a born comedian and has spent most of his working hours doing comedy roles, he did a grand bit of dramatic work in "Hell Below." His work in that him as the injured sailor trapped in chlorine gas, brought in plenty of applause. His latest pictures are "Adorable," "Gold Diggers of 1933," "When Ladies Meet," "Professional Sweetheart," and "Wild Boys of the Road," not to mention a number of short comedies. Walter Schmidt, Naperville, III. — You're a real friend, Walt, saying such nice things. Now I'll tell you about Sally Blane. Her real name is Hetty Jane Young, sister of Loretta Young She was born in Salida, Colo., nn July 11, 1910. Her latest picture is "Trick for Trick." Sally is a free-lance player. 96 Why look so wistful, Sterling? Readers say you walk away with almost every scene you are in. Even those who do not know your name are commenting on your work and asking all about you Read This Before As\irig 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. For 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, 22i W. 5?th St., New York City. Michael F. Schenk, Indianpolis, Ind. — Mike, if you will look elsewhere in this issue you will find the addresses of the stars. Each month in the back of the book we print the casts of the picture being reviewed. Many of our readers paste these casts in scrap books and always have them when they want to < he* k up on their favorite stars and pictures. \\ In don't you ^tart a book now? Then you'll always be up to date. At ice Colton, Hartford, Conn. — Gene Raymond's rial name is Raymond C.uion. lie was born in New York City on August 13, 1908. Anything more you'd like to know about him? Walter Millax, Scraxtox, Penna. — Having no desire to have anyone "bury me out on the prairie," I didn't master the words of the ditty by that name. However, I think if you write to Ken Maynard at the Universal Studios, Universal City, Calif., he will give you the words to that song as well as the others you asked about. Ken has quite a collection of cowboy songs. M.M.B., Los Angeles, Calif. — The cute little trick who answers to the name of Mary Carlisle, is a Bostonian. She was 21 years old on the 3rd of February this year. Mary is just 5 feet, 1 inch tall; weighs 100 pounds and has blonde hair and blue eyes. A Wampas Baby Star of 1932. Her latest picture is "College Humor." What did you want to know about Clara and Joan? BERTIIA MlLLIGAX, CHARLESTON', S. C. Bertha, you haven't been following your movies very closely, or perhaps the pictures do not reach your town very early, for Phillips Holmes has certainly been turning out some grand work. His most recent pictures are "Men Must Fight," "Looking Forward," "The Big Brain," "Storm at Daybreak"' and "Dinner at Eight." Watch for them. Xow for your second question — the tiny tot in "Second Hand Wife" really did play the violin. Her name is Karol Kay and she is considered quite an accomplished violinist. Branham of K. C. — Fredric March and Kay Francis appeared together in "The Marriage Playground" and "Strangers in Love." Georgiaxa, Glexwood, Ia. — I haven't the space here to give you the complete cast as you requested. If you will send me a stamped return envelope I will send you the cast. Sally, Philadelphia, Pexxa. — Jan Kiepura, who sang so delightfully in "Be Mine Tonight," is under contract to Universal. His name is pronounced Kee-poo-rah. The Crazy Four, Montgomery, Ala. — And it's Dick Powell you are crazy about! Dick sounded his first "ah" in Mountain View, Ark., one November day in 1904. The 14th if you really want to know. He is 6 tall; weighs 177 pounds and has auburn hair and blue eyes. For two years he was a featured tenor in an orchestra. Following that he was Master of Ceremonies in a picture house for four and a half years. Then i picture offers, his first being "Blessed Event" Watch for him in "Footlight Parade" with Ruby Keeler. D. M. OF New York. — Here are a few particulars about Kent Taylor who is rapidly becoming a favorite Kent first saw light on a ranch near Nashua. Ia. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall; weighs 165 and has dark wavy hair and brown eyes. You will see him soon in the new Mae West picture "I'm Xo Angel." Jane and Jim. Atlantic City, X. J. — Jeanette MacDonald would be pleased it she heard all the nice things you said about her. She has recently returned to the film capital, from Europe. Her next picture will be "The Cat and the Fiddle." And who do you suppose is her leading man? None other than Ramon Novarro. What think you of that ''ination?