Picture-Play Magazine (1933)

8 Information, PLEASE Your puzzling questions about players and pictures are answered by the man who knows. By The Oracle MVRGE.— It isn't surprising that the fans arc asking about Preston Foster, who gave Mich striking perf< rmances in four films — "Two Seconds," "Doctor X, "Life Begins," and "The Last Mile." Formerly a stage player and singer, it was while playing the lead in "Two Seconds" on Broadway that he was spotted by Warners and given a part in the screen verwith Edward G. Robinson. You'll recall him as Doctor Wells in "Doctor X," Killer John Meats in "The Last Mile," and Doctor Brett in "Life Begins." Born October 24, 1902, in Ocean City, Xew Jersey : six feet two, weighs 200, and has dark-brown hair and blue eyes. He is married, and his recreation is boating. Robert. — You really like Robert Montgomery, do you? His latest is "Faithless," and the final scenes in which you see him in bed were taken while he was recovering from an appendicitis operation. While attending school in Pawling, New York, his father died. His first job was a railroad mechanic's helper. Soon he ■!>t a stage career, and after being cast for good parts in several Broadway productions, be spent seventy-two weeks in stock and then went to the Coast to appear in "So This Is College." Born in Beacon, Xew York, May 21, 1904; six feet one. weighs 160; brown hair, blue Married to Elizabeth Allen in 1928. It is just about a year ago since they lost their child. Address him at the MetroGoldwyn Studio, Culver City, California. WnxARD Cook. — Wynne Gibson is a native Xew Yorker. John Arledge will be twenty-six on March 12th. May McAvoy celebrates her birthday on September 8th. Tiffany Studios are at 7250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood. Mam Votaike.— If you enjoyed "The I med Battalion" with Luis Trenker in the leading role, you will be glad to know e is making another picture in the Alps, with Vilma Banky and \ arc mi. Mr. Trenker is an Austrian and doesn't speak much English. Maureen O'Sullivan was born on May 17, 1911; five fed four, weighs 114; "Kay Francis, January 13, 1906; five feet five, 112; Janet Gaynor, October 6, was "Danube Wave" which Marlene Dietrich played h fervor in "I »:-!i< nored." rH Wall. — Sorry, but <'iir space is limited f"r contests of any I Id < ook is fr. .in the stage and enBorn in Portland, n. September 26, 190] ; five l and a half, weighs 147. and has dark I i ": l I Mi G ok. Wil■ ducated at Beading Colland, bul he was born in •i. British Guiana, June 12, 1891. He i ' one, weighs 170. and has I hair and blue eyes. Married to Mav Howe, Olive H. — Address Ricardo Cortez at the RKO Studio, 780 Gower Street, Hollywood. I lis real name is Jacob Kranz, and he is thirty-two years old; black hair and brown eyes. Jf.axette Mc. — Fredric March played opposite Tallulah ftnkhead in "My Sin." Xo doubt Ann Dvorak and Warners will come to an agreement about salary. Xorma Shearer was born in Montreal, Canada, August 10, 1904 ; Karen Morley, December 12th ; Lionel Barrymore, April 28, 1878; Lee Tracy, June 25, 1903. A Dizzy Dame. — And all because you heard that Bela Lugosi might be forty Fans who wish personal replies to their questions will be answered by letter if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is inclosed. Full name and address must accompany each query to The Oracle whether the answer is to be mailed or printed in these columns. nine ! Well, cheer up, little one, because he was only forty-four on October 20th. Diana. — You will be sorry to learn that the Claire Eames about whom you inquire is dead. I just wouldn't do anything about the fan who obviously copied a letter of yours and had it printed in another publication. Perhaps you should feel flattered. Athos, Portiios, Aramis. — Buddy Rogers attended the University of Kansas ; John Wayne the University of Southern California ; Joel McCrea, Pomona College, California. Never heard to what fraternities they belonged. Betty Brim. — Leo Carrillo is so busy free-lancing these days that it is almost impossible to> keep track of his activities. You might watch for his "Cauliflower Alley," "Parachute," and "Men Are Such Fools." He was born August 6th in Los .Angeles, where he now owns a theater. Yes, he is married. Address him at the Universal Studio, Universal City. Wynne Gibson is under contract to Paramount and may be reached at their studio in Hollywood. Born in Xew York City, July 3rd; five feet two, weighs 103, red hair, gray-green eyes. Divorced. "Night After Night" is her latest. Leslie Fenton cmies from England, where he was born May 12, 1903; five feel nine, weighs 150; brown hair, gray eyes. Mrs. Fenton is Ann Dvorak, you know. P. J. — If yen have been reading this department regularly, you mu»t have seen that I have listed Ramon Novarro's pictuns, with leading lady in each, on several 0 I regret that space doesn't permit me to repeat. His latest is "Man of the Nile," which should be released shortly. B. Kolash. — Yes, "Fraternity House" was released under the title of "The Age of Consent." Eric Linden is a New York boy, born there on July 12, 1912. He lives with his mother at Las Tunis Beach, near Malibu, California. Richard Cromwell's real name is Roy Radabaugh ; unmarried. "That's My Boy," with Dorothy Jordan and Mae Marsh, his next. Miss Evelyn. — Buddy Rogers has succumbed again to the Hollywood lure, to the delight of his many fans. That is his right name. Perhaps the Paramount Studio, Hollywood, will supply his photo upon request. "This Reckless Age" was his last film for Paramount. B. N. — Jill Esmond played the part of the supposed murderess in "Ladies of the Jury." Don Novis was the singer in the orchestra of "One Hour With You." He also sang in the picture, "This Is the Night." He is of medium height, blond, blue eyes, and married to a gal who adores his singing. Do not find any silent picture listed under the title "Two Little Vagabonds." Janice from Montreal. — Sorry, but I am unable to identify that Russian picture for you. See if you can't think of an easier one for next time. M. J. Darrow. — In "The First Year," Elda Vokel played the role of Helen, neighbor of Janet Gaynor's. Joan Crawford's maid in "Letty Lynton" was Louise Closser Hale, who also played in "Daddy Long Legs," "Rebound," "Devotion," "Platinum Blonde," "Shanghai Express," "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Earm," "Movie Crazy." Just a Questioner from S. C. — Bing Crosby's real name is Harry Lillis Crosby, but he's been Bing since he was four. He was born in Tacoma, Washington, May 2, 1904; Barbara Stanwyck, in Brooklyn, New York, July 16, 1907; Eddie Cantor, New York City, January 31, 1893; Tom Tyler, Port Henry, New York, 1903. Betty Jane Graham's first film was "Fires of Youth," with Lew Ayres and Genevieve Tobin. M. A. C. — John Arledge was Pidge in "Huddle." Write him in care of the Fox Studio, Beverly Hills. Lilian Bond comes from England, where she was born on a certain January 18th. Although a freelance player, write to her at the Universal Studio, Universal City. Marion Shilling hails from Denver, Colorado. BlLLlE May Rogers. — I think you can give David Manners credit for the singing in "Crooner." No one else claims the honors. David was born in Canada on April 30, 1905. His latest is "They Call It Sin," to be followed by "Imhotep," with Boris Karloff and Zita Johann. His recent Continued on page M