Picture-Play Magazine (1937)

FOR in ATI on, PL ADDRESS YOUR QUESTIONS TO THE ORACLE, PICTURE PLAY, 79 SEVENTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N. Y. Ill SllCll AE. Z. — Llovd Nolan was liorn in • San Francisco, California, August 11, 1903; five feet ten and a half, weighs 176; brown haii and eyes. Married. An interview with him apj>eared in the November issue. B. L. N. — Between five feet four and five feet five is the usual height of an actress. Carol Lombard is five feet two; Jean Harlow, five feet three and a half; Joan Crawford, Claudette Colbert, and Joan Blondell, five feet four; Dolores del Rio, five feet four and a lialf; Myrna Loy, Barbara Stanwyck, ^iarlene Dietrich, Margaret Lindsay, five feet five; Greta Garbo and Kay Francis, five feet six; Eleanor Powell, five feet six and a half; Gail Patrick, five feet seven. J. Harris. — Brian Aherne is appearing ()])j)osite Merle Oberon in "Beloved Enemy." N. D. B. — Elissa Landi has appeared films as "Body and Soul," "Devil's Lottery," "Sign of the Cross," "The \Varrior's Husband," "I Loved You Wednesday," "Man of Two Worlds," "The Count of Monte Cristo," "Enter Madame," "Without Regret." If you will send me a stamped envelope I'll be glad to list all of her films. After completing "Mad Holiday," she will appear in "After the Thin Man," witli William Powell and Myrna Loy. M. N. S. — Bobby Breen was born in Montreal. Canada, November 4, 1927. He has light-brown hair and dark-brown eyes. "Rainbow on the River" is his next film. Fan mail is usually <)j)ened l)y tlie studio fan mail dei)artmcnl and those of special interest are brought to I lie attention of the star. M. P. v.— A Francis" Ledercr interview apj)care(l in Se])tember, 19,'Jfi. This j)layer was just thirty on November 6tli. Tyrone Power, Jr., played the role of Simone Simon's cousin in "Girls' Dormitory." He is also in the cast of "Ladies ill Love." He is the son of the late Tyrone Power of the stage. € Marney. — Because of lack of space in the magazine for all your answers, I replied by mail. The letter has come back because of insufficient address. I'll mail it to you again if you'll send me your full name and address. All persons writing to The Oracle are requested to include their full name and address. This will pernnlt a reply by mail if there isn't spacehere. For Information about stills, casts, fan clubs, stars' films, please inclose a stamped envelope. Marianne Eddy. — NeLson Eddy was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Darius Eddy. His mother's first name is Isabelle. Tom Brown and Richard Barthelmess in New York City; Ronald Colman in Richmond, Surrey, England. Allan Jones was twenty-nine on October 14th. He has been twice married, and has a six-year-old son. Eric Linden's late.st is "In His Steps." Alison Skipworth .seems to be the only player who celebrates her birthday on July 2.5th. A Great Michigan Fan. — John Howard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 14, 1913; five feet ten, weighs 150; brown hair, blue eyes. He was educated in the public schools of East Cleveland. An excellent student, he won a .scholarship to the Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Continuing his high grades, he was awarded a scholarshij) to the graduate scliool, which he was unable to acce})t on account of lack of funds to maintain him.self. A Paramount talent scout discovered him in a campus sh.ow. His first film was "Car 90," released in March, 1935. We iniblished an interview with him in February, 1936. Still single. Christine Fenner. — Ronald Colman has not married since his divorce from Thelina Ray. He was born in Richmond, Surrey, England, February 9. 1S91; five feet eleven, weighs 165; black hair, brown eves, .\ddress the AKjM B C L € Publicity Dept., 1540 Broadway, New ^ ork, for .stills of "A Tale of Two Cities." They cost ten cents each. A. M. A. — For photographs of Robert Taylor and Joan Crawford such as you saw in our September issue, you might inquire of the Metro-Goldwyn Studio, Culver City, California. It is advisable to inclose twenty-five cents for each l)hoto. Jeannette Mason.— Ian Hunter was born in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South .\frica, June 13, 1900; six feet; brown hair, gray eyes. He has appeared on the London stage and in British films. "Stolen Holiday," with Kay Francis, is scheduled as his next for Warners. As far as I know, he uses his right name. Married. J. A. M.— Jean Harlow had no previous stage experience before going to Hollywood in 1929. She appeared as an extra in "The Saturday Night Kid" and "Paramount on Parade." Her next was "Hell's Angels" in which she attracted considerable notice. Mitzi Green was born October 2, 1922. Mildred Myers. — Fred .\staire will be .seen next opposite Ginger Rogers in "Stepping Toes." It is possible that Fred will be teamed soon with Margo. Juan Torena played the role of Luis Maderos in "\ Mes.^age to Garcia." Previous to that he jjlayed in "The Eagle's Brood" and "Storm Over the .\ndes." LiLYAN S. — There are .several fan clubs in honor of John .^.rledge. I shall l)e glad to mail you a complete list ui)on receipt of a stamped envelope. His latest release is "Don't Loose." Turn 'Em ,\nne Green. — Nelson Eddy is costarring with Jranette MacDonald in "Maytime." For a .<till of "The King Slep.i Out," address the Publicity Dcpt., Columbia Pictures, 729 Seventh Avenue, New^ York. Thev /.'ost ten cents each.