Picture-Play Magazine (1933)

Venice, Italy, on December 6, 1906, is five feet five, weighs 117, and has light-auburn hair and green-blue eyes. B. N. — "Cavalcade" was produced in its entirety at the Fox Studio. You might write and inquire of the publicity department if scene.; from the picture are available and at what price. I believe ten cents is the usual cost for each still. Toby. — Still seeking information about Norma Shearer, I see. She and Irving Thalberg have been married since 1927. Miss Shearer has been in pictures for about twelve years. I shall be glad to mail you a list of her films upon request. . Hugo Stenner. — Here are their ages: Helen Hayes, October 10, 1900; Herbert Marshall, May 23, 1890; Diana Wynyard, January 16, 1908; David Manners, April 30, 1905 ; Maurice Chevalier, September 12, 1893 ; Gary Cooper, May 7, 1901 ; Dorothy Burgess, March 4, 1907 ; Adrienne Ames, August 3, 1909. Marjorie May. — Greta Garbo, who was born in Stockholm, Sweden, September 18, 1905, is five feet six, weighs 125, and has golden-brown hair and blue eyes. Guill Quintana. — Pola Negri recently completed the French and English version of "Fanatisme," at a Paris studio. Carol Lombard and William Powell were divorced in August. Carol weighs 112; Marlene Dietrich, 120. George Raft celebrates his birthday September 26th. Helen Sinkler. — Most of the stars send autographed photos upon request. You will find a list of their addresses on the last page of this issue. Monroe Owsley comes from the stage. Atlanta, Georgia, is his home town. He is five feet ten, weighs 156, and has brown hair, blue eyes. C. L. G. — So many fans write to tell me what friendly letters they receive from the stars that I am sure you will find it is not a waste of time to correspond with them. There isn't space to list fan clubs. Send me a stamped envelope if you wish them mailed to you. Frankie Darro is just fifteen. Corinne Zens. — Eddie Cantor is now in "Roman Scandals," with Gloria Stuart playing opposite. His real name is Izzy Iskowitch. In 1912 he got his start in Gus Edwards's Revue. No doubt Brentano's, publishers, 1 West 47th Street, New York, can supply the books he has had published. Verne Oberreutter. — That was Kenneth Howell as John Stevens in "The Eagle and the Hawk." J'oss, the German ace, is not listed in the cast. Paramount should be able to supply their photographs. Johnny Weissmuller was twenty-nine June 2nd ; Bruce Cabot, said to be twenty-three April 20th ; Gene Raymond, twenty-five August 13th ; Buddy Rogers, twenty-nine August 13th; Lew Ayres will be twenty-four December 28th. E. Erdman. — For the addresses of players, I suggest that you consult last page of this issue. Robert H. Steinke. — For a detailed account of Warner Baxter, I must request a stamped, addressed envelope. The Question Box. — By reading all the answers this month you will find that your questions have been covered. Oh, no, here's one. Loretta Young will be twentyone January 6th. A Chicago Redhead. — Kenneth MacKenna directed "Always Good-by," "The Spider," "Good Sport," "Careless Lady." The studios have stand-ins for the stars who relieve them of tedious camera focusing, lighting, et cetera. Vicki. — John Wayne was married several months ago to Josephine Saenz, a nonprofessional. He was twenty-six May 26th, and Ruby Keeler twenty-four August 25th. J. J. M. — In my answer to Adil Batliwale you will find the desired information about Jean Harlow. I must request a stamped envelope if you wish a complete list of her films and fan clubs. Alyce O. — The chief players in "The Phantom of Crestwood" were Ricardo Cortez, Karen Morlev, Anita Louise, Pauline Frederick, Aileen Pringle, H. B. Warner, Sam Hardy, Mary Duncan, Gavin Gordon, Tom Douglas. Richard Barthelmess was born May 9, 1897. L. C. Martin. — Sylvia Sidney and Aline MacMahon use their right names. August 8, 1910, is Miss Sidney's birthdate. Hopeful. — That was Helen Ware as Pomposia in "The Warrior's Husband." Elissa Landi's walk-out from Fox didn't last very long, as you probably know by this time. Della Cerino. — It has been rumored that Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell will play together in one more picture. Janet has no marriage plans for the immediate future. Hollywood thinks that she really loved Farrell. She weighs about 100, and was twenty-six October 6th. R. V. A. — The comedian in "Jungle Bride" was played by Eddie Borden. He is a free lance. Questioner. — Your concern over Elissa Landi is covered in my reply to Hopeful. Let's hope that la Landi never has further cause to leave the screen. M. E. M. — Ruby Keeler is five feet four, and weighs 105. "Footlight Parade" is her most recent film. Jo. — Joan Bennett's measurements are: height, five feet three ; weigh, 100 ; waist, 25 inches ; bust, 34 ; hips, 35J/2 ; wrist, 6% ; neck, \V/a\ back width, 14; sleeve length, 18; arm top, 10. Sorry, but I haven't this information on the others you listed. Arline Merrill. — See A fan for your answers. Marg Dean. — Mrs. Clark Gable is the former Ria Langham. Gable comes from Cadiz, Ohio, where he was born February 1, 1901. Jean Harlow will be twenty-three March 3rd. You can discount any rumor of a romance between these two. Betsy Crane. — Fredric March married his second wife, Florence Eldridge, May 30, 1927. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, August 31, 1898, is six feet, weighs 170, and has brown hair and eyes. William Gargan comes from Brooklyn, New York, where he was born July 17, 1905; six feet, weighs 170, red hair, blue eyes. Phyllis Joan. — Here's your reply. Do I get that orchid? John Boles is the proud father of two children. 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