The Picture Show Annual (1940)

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.« -r. W Y 1 Jean Hersholt. <E> Below : Porter Hall. appears at his best as a much worried man. His chief asset is ability to put on a startled look at any moment, and is delightful in a temper. Douglas Dumbrille brought twenty-five years’ stage experience with him when he went into the movies. Among his many pictures I liked " Stolen Heaven ’’ best. He excels, however, in dark deeds and can adopt the disguise of a native most realistically. Ralph Morgan is a brother of Frank Morgan, and the likeness between the two is remarkable. He had a lot of stage experience before he came to the films. John Qualen started in the entertainment world as an instrumental concert artist playing the piano, flute, and saxophone. He next tried the stage, appearing in * Street Scene,” and later he played the same role on the screen. He has made many films, his latest including ” Angel's Holiday ” and ” Stand Up and Fight.” Buddy Ebsen is a fine actor with a real gift for comedy and dancing. Mischa Auer is in the highest class of supporting players. You will remember him in ' “ You Can't Take It With You ” and “ Little Tough Guys in Society." Jean Hersholt is a grand character actor who has had a long and distinguished career on the screen. Among his recent films are “ Five of a Kind ” and “ I’d Give a Million.” Porter Hall was a Broadway actor before coming into pictures. His latest films include “ Tom Sawyer, Detective " and ” The Arkansas Traveller.” Donald Meek is an old-timer. He had a very lengthy stage experience before coming to the screen. His latest, and best, films are “You Can’t Take It With You" and "Stagecoach." Robert Barrat was a Broadway actor before he came to the films. He has made a large number of pictures, including “ The Texans ” and “ Breaking the Ice.” i Lionel Stander was an accountant before he became an actor. Previous to appearing on the screen he was on the stage. Jack Haley made a big hit in “ shorts " before becoming a regular actor in full-length films. You will remember him in ** Alexander’s Ragtime Band ” and “ Thanks for Everything.” Zasu Pitts is certainly one of the screen’s greatest character actresses. Her style is unique and there is nobody in the least like her. E. W. Donald Meek O Right: Robert Barrat. a Lionel Stander. Jack Haley. Zasu Pitts. 154