Picture-Play Magazine (1933)

14 Continued from page 8 films include "Beauty and the Boss." "Man Wanted," "Lady With a Past," "Stranger In Town," "A Bill of Divorcement." Junk B. and Stanley K. — You fans do have your arguments, don't you? Since the coin which George Raft kept flipping in "Scarface" was so visible, it couldn't have been anything less than a fifty-cent piece. Hi itik. — Robert Frazer was very good in "White Zombie," wasn't he? Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1895; six feet, weighs about 170; dark-brown hair and eyes. He has been in pictures for about twenty years, and before that was a stage actor. Address Lee Tracy in care of the Columbia Studio, 1438 North (lower Street, Hollywood. Detroiter. — Fans tell me that some of the players supply photos without sending the customary twenty-five cents, but that. of course, depends on the individual star. Most of the .stars have secretaries who attend to their fan mail. Marion Davies was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 1, 1898. She isn't married. South Pasadena, California, is Joel McCrea's birthplace, and the date, November 5, 1905. F. A. P. — I haven't Chic Sale's exact hut lie is a young man, all right, and dons that make-up only for his character part-. Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell are playing together again in "Tess of the Storm Country." Jow Harlowe.— Miriam Hopkins is now playing in "Trouble in Paradise," and will next be seen in "No Man of Her Own," opposite Clark Gable. Karen Morley 's film are "Never the Twain Shall Meet." "Inspiration," "Daybreak," "High Stake-." "Politics," "Cuban Love Song," "Mn of Madelon Claudet," "Mata Hari," "Scarface." "Arscne Lupin," "Are You Listening:-" "Man About Town," "Washington Masquerade," "Phantom of Crestwood." Bee.— Charles Bickford is six feet one, and celebrates his birthday on Xcw Year's Day. Pal O'Brien is exactly six feet, and is thirty-three years old. He is married to Eloise Taylor, actress. I„ "Thunder Below.' Scotty was played by James Finlavson. Spencer Tracy has never appeared in British films. R. \ ai.. — Rudolph Valentino was about five feet eight and weighed about 154. SHIRLEY HeaLY.— You'll find Picture Play on the stands the 1st of each month. Dwighl I-'rye comes from the stage. His first film H;h "Man to Man," followed by "Dracula," "Frankenstein," "By Whose II. ni'l :-" and "Attorney for the Defen lie has dark eyes and blond hair. I doubt if he is married. Mickey. If you wish a complete list (,f fan <lubs, send mi a self-addressed stamped lope and I'll be glad to mail March i | tall ; 'Urn in ■ust 31, 1898. Greta Garbo i Claudette Colbert, live. Maurice (hev.ili de "Innocents of Paris," "The Big Pond," amount on Parade," "I ove d( ." "Playboy of Paris. fhe Smil I untenant," "One I [our with You," i." to be followed by "'J be Way to | . BarrEI If that isn't your name, then I )>: he red ink was probably too much for my green eyes. You Information, Please know, of course, that Renee Adoree plans to return to the screen. September 1, 1900, is her birthdate. She is divorced. Sorry, but I haven't the musical scores from her various pictures. Here is a list of her films; "The Big Parade," "Black Bird," "La Boheme," "Blarney," "Tin Gods," "Flaming Forest," "That Certain Young Man," "The Show," "Mr. Wu," "Heaven on Earth," "On Ze Boulevard," "Back to God's Country." "Cossacks," "Forbidden Hours," "Michigan Kid," "Tide of Empire," "Mating Call," "The Spieler," "The Pagan," "Redemption," "Call of the Flesh." E. McE. — No doubt you have seen "Blond Venus" by this time. Was the ending to your satisfaction? The cast of the British film, "The Ringer," included Patric Curwen, Franklin Dyall, Carol Goodner, Gordon Harker, Esmond Knight, Arthur Stratton, Henry Hwllett, Dorothy Bartlam, Kathleen Jovce, John Longden, Eric Stanley. G. M. D. — Fredric March was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1920. He won his letter at football and track, and his favorite recreations are horseback riding, tennis, and swimming. His real name is Frederick Mclntyre Bickel ; married to Florence Eldridge, stage and screen actress. For his photo, write to the Paramount Studio, Hollywood. Oh, yes, his hair and eyes are brown. Clark Gable was christened William Gable. He will be thirty-two on February 1st. Six feet one, weighs 190, has brown hair and gray eyes. Married. Address him at the Metro-Goldwyn Studio, Culver City, California. Boris Karloff was born in London, November 23, 1887; six feet, weighs 175; brown hair and eyes ; married. A letter to the Universal Studio, Universal City, will reach him. El Brendel was born in Philadelphia, March 25, 1891 ; five feet nine, weighs 165; light-brown hair, blue eyes; married. Address Fox Studio, Beverly Hills, California. E. P. Q. — "The Prisoner of Zenda" was released in 1922, with Ramon Novarro playing the role of Rupert of Hentcau, and Alice Terry, Princess Flavia; "The Arab" in 1924, Novarro, Jamil Abdullah Azam, Miss Terry, Mary Hilbert; "Where the Pavement Ends," 1923, Novarro as Molauri. Miss Terry, Miss Matilda ; "Trifling Women," 1922, Novarro as Henri, Barbara La Marr playing a double role, the daughter, Jacqueline, and the fortune teller, '/.areda. Arley. — Yes, Fredric March is a star player. His latest pictures are "Smilin' Through" and "Sign of the Cross." Up to the present he has appeared in "The Dummy," "Wild Party," "Studio Murder Mystery," "Paris Bound," "Jealousy," "Footlights and Fools," "Marriage Playground," "Sarah and Son," "Ladies Love Brutes," "Paramount on Parade," "True to the Navy." "Manslaughter," "Laughter," "Royal Family of Broadway," "Honor Among Lovers." "Night Angel," "My Sin," "Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Strangers in Love," "Merrily We Go To Hell." It isn't likely that he visits his home in Racine. Wisconsin, very often or he wouldn't have found time to make all those films. It was Enid Bennett who played Jackie Cooper's mother in "Skippy." Bela Lugosi in "While /ombie." Sari Maritza was born on St. Patrick's Day, 1910. The cast of "Broken Lullaby," ("The Man I Killed"), included Lionel Barrymore, Nancy Carroll, Phillips Holmes, Tom Douglas, Zasu Pitts, Lucien Littlefield, Louise Carter, Frank Sheridan, George Bickel, Emma Dunn, Tully Marshall, Lil lian Elliott, Marvin Stephens, Reginald Pasch, Joan Standing, Rodney McLennon. Irene Rich was recently divorced from David Blankenhorn. B. Kolash. — New Jersey may well be proud of the players it claims its own — Joan Bennett, Preston Foster, Lila Lee, Alice White, Betty Bronson, Sallv O'Neil, Bert Wheeler. Wheatfielder. — Is that what they call South Australians ? Well, well ! I'm learning every day. Ruth Chatterton's talkies to date include "The Doctor's Secret," "The Dummy," "Madame X," "Charming Sinners," "The Laughing Lady," "Sarah and Son," "A Lady of Scandal," "Anybody's Woman," "The Right to> Love," "Unfaithful," "Magnificent Lie," "Once a Lady," "To-morrow and To-morrow," "The Rich Are Always With Us," "Pages from Life." The players in "Madame X" were Lewis Stone, Raymond Hackett, Holmes Herbert, Eugenie Besserer, John P. Edington, Mitchell Lew:is, Ulric Haupt, Sidney Toler, Richard Carle, Carroll Nye, Claud King, Chappell Dossett. In "Sarah and Son," Fredric March, Fuller Mellish, Jr., Gilbert Emery. Doris Lloyd, William Stock, Philippe de Lacy. Of course, Miss Chatterton headed both these casts. Russell Hopton was Sankey, the milkman, in "Street Scene." Sorry', but the department called "Pick 3 Pen Pal" was discontinued several months J. M. D. — After appearing in "Show of Shows," "Sally," "No, No, Nanette," "Song of the Flame,"" and "Viennese Nights," Alexander Gray has decided tc give radio audiences the benefit of his rich baritone voice. Tune in on station WABC a; 10:00 p. m.. New York time, and I think you will find that he is on the air about twice a week. Lillian Gish, since her retirement from the screen, has been devoting most of her time to the stage. This summer she played "Camille" in Denver, with Raymond Hackett opposite. Betty Cavacmaro. — That was Leni Stengel who played the part of Anna, Countess Vonesse, in "Man About Town." Ann Dvorak is playing in "Crooner" and "Three On a Match." ' She was twenty last August. Fredric March and Leslie Howard with Norma Shearer in "Smilin' Through." Ramon Novarro will be thirtythree next February 6th. No, he has never been reported engaged to any one. Little Foreign Girl. — So you are strong for Hardie Albright, are you? Then I hope you didn't miss the interview with him in the October number, for it told much more about him than I could give you here. I might add that he was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 16, 1903; five feet eleven; weighs 165; light-brown hair and blue eyes. A Cagnky Fan. — It did look as though Jimmy and Warners are through. His films were "Sinner's Holiday," "Doorway to Hell," "Steel Highway," "The Millionaire," "Public Enemy," "Smart Money," "Other Men's Women," "Larceny Lane," "Blonde Crazy," "Taxi!" "The Crowd Roars," "Winner Take All." Cagney is a native New Yorker, his birthdate being July 17, 1904; five feet nine; weighs 155; red hair and brown eyes. Married to Frances Vernon. Howard Foreman. — John Arledge was bond wid by M.-G.-M. for "Huddle." He is under contract to the Fox Studio, BevContinued on page 72