The Picture Show Annual (1928)

144 Picture Show Annual WHO'S WHO ON THE SCREEN TO-DAY ACORD, Art.—Once a real cowboy, he has won several championships (or trick riding and bulldogging. " The Plotters " and " Riding Honour " are two recent films of his. Has light hair, blue eyes, and was born in Oklahoma, 1890. Height, 6 ft. I in. ACOSTA, Manuel.—Hailing from Buenos Aires, he went to New York to learn banking, but now handles money by doing film work instead in " The Greater Glory," " Flower of The Night," and others. Dark brown eyes. ADAMS, Claire.—Some years ago came from Canada to this country to finish her education. Began her screen career in the States, and has appeared in " Men and Women," " The Wheel," and " The Big Parade." Born in Winnipeg. -\DOREE, Renee.—Born in Lille, France, 1902, she was an acrobatic dancer at the age of five. " Made in Heaven " was her first film, and later ones are " The Big Parade," " La Boheme," " The Flaming Forest," and " Mr. Wu." Blue-grey eyes and black hair. AGNEW. Robert—The old Vitagraph company introduced him to the screen in " The Sporting Duchess," since when he has appeared in " Wandering Girls,' " Wild Oats Lane," " Down the Stretch," and others. Born Kentucky, 1899, and has brown hair and blue eyes. Height. 5 ft. 8i in. AHERNE, Pat.—Has won honours as a boxer, swimmer, and trick motor-cyclist. Also did quite good work on the stage, but found better opportunities in such British films as " Bindle," " Thou Fool," and " Blinkeyes," among others. ALDEN, Mary.—Though born in New Orleans, it was in London that she made her stage debut. Years later she made a big hit in " The Birth of a Nation," and recently appealed in " The Potters " and " Lovey Mary." Height, 5 ft. Ii in. Dark hair and eves. ALEXANDER. Ben—It -was in "Each Pearl a Tear " that he made his screen debut when only three. Many feet of celluloid have featured him since, " Sonnv" and " Frivolous Sal " being among his films. Born in Nevada, 1913. Has blonde hair and dark blue eyes. ALLEN, Harry.—Saw active service with the Australian troops during the war and was awarded the V.C. Is now acting for the screen in America. " Ella Cinders is one of his pictures. ALLISON, May.—Once a screen comedy favourite, who finally got her wish to do serious work. Some of her dramatic successes are : " The Greater Glory," " One Increasing Purpose," " Men of Steel," and " The Gty." Golden hair, blue eyes. Born in Georgia, 1898. AMES. Robert.—Blonde, debonair, and handsome, he had already a certain amount of theatrical fame to his credit when Cecil de Mille, while searching for new faces, got him to appear in films. One of these is " The Crown of Lies." ANGUS, Mary and Marey.—Coupled to- gether because they are twins, alike as two peas, and pretty in addition. Have appeared m " The Road to Mandalay UH several other pictures. Born Dallas, Texas. Blonde hair, blue eyes. ARTHUR, George K.—Gained a moderate success in films h*re and then went to Hollywood, where greater fame came to him after a time. Born in Ealing, London, on January 27th 1900, and has appeared in " III Tell the World." " The Waning Sex," " When the Wife's Away," " Irene," and others. ASTOR, Gertrude.—During her picture career has worked with almost every star, some of her films being " Kiki," " Ken- tucky Pride." " The Old Soak." " The Country Beyond," and " The Cheerful Fraud." Height, 5 ft. 7i in. Light hair, grey eyes. Born in Ohio. ASTOR. Mary.—Born in Illinois, she besan in films only a few years ago, and soon achieved success in " The Wise Guy, The Scarlet Saint." " The Rough Riders, " Don Juan." and others. Has auburn hair and dark brown eyes. Height. 5 ft. 5 in. AULT, Marie.—Capable of interpreting grave as well as humorous roles. She has frequently acted before the camera during the day and onthe stage at night. " The Lodger," " The Rolling Road," and Hindle Wakes " are only a few of her many film successes. AYRES, Agnes—Long ago she played in screen comedies before producers dis- covered her dramatic talents. " Son of the Sheik " is among her recent pictures. Born in Chicago, 1898, and has golden hair and blue eyes Height. 5 ft, 5 in. AYRTON. Randle.--A native of Chester and well known on the stage, he has figured prominently in many British pictures. Two of his successes are " Chu Chin Chow " and " Nell Gwyn. ' BALFOUR. Betty.—One of the most popu- lar of British favourites, she got her first screen chance shortly after the Armistice in " Nothing Else Matters." Among her recent successes are " Blinkeyes " and " Little ' Devil-May-Care.' " Golden hair, bl ue e yes. BANCROFT. George.—Is physically one of the biggest men in pictures, for he stands 6 ft. 2 in. in his socks. Was a stage veteran before turning to films, and has achieved scretn fame in " The Pony Express " and " Old Ironsides." Born Philadelphia. Blue eyes. BANKS. Monty.—Born in 1897. his first stunt for screen comedy made him a patient for a hospital. Since then has had better luck in " Horse Shoes," " Poor Simp," and " Attaboy." Height, 5 ft. 5 in. Black hair and eyes. BANKY, Vilma.—The only member of her family to show any talent for acting, she got her first chance for the screen in a Viennese film. Became more famous in America, three of her recent pictures being " The Winning of Barbara Worth," " Beauty and the Beast." and " The Night of Love." Born Budapest. Hungary, January 9th, 1903. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. BARRIE, Nigel—Born Calcutta. India, of English and Irish parentage. Was on the stage in this country before acting in American films. " Home Struck,' " The Love Thief." and " Steel Preferred " are three. Height. 6 ft. I in. Black hair, brown eyes. BARRYMORE. John—Member of a talented and famous stage family, his early ambition was to win fame as a painter. Has, however, done better in pictures on the screen. " Beau Bram- mell," " The Sea Beast." " Don Juan," " The Beloved Rogue," and " His Lady are his. Born February 15th, 1882. Philadelphia. Brown hair, blue eyes. BARRYMORE. Lionel—Like his brother, has also scored many screen triumphs, of which " The Splendid Road." " The