The Picture Show Annual (1931)

150 Picture Show Annual SEEN ON THE SCREEN IN 1931 ADOREE, Renee — Born in 1902 in Lille. France. Black curly hair and blue grey eyes. Height, 5 (t. 2 in. AGNEW, Robert—Bom in 1899 in Ken- tucky. Brown hair and blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 8i in. AHERNE. Brian.—Born in 1902 in King s Norton, Worcestershire. Fair hair and blue eyes. AHERNE. Pat—Born in 1901 in Ireland. Dark hair and brown eyes. ALDINE, Jimmy.—About eight years ago he was working on board a whaler and happening to be the type required was given a small part in " Down to the Sea in Ships." Later appeared in two-reel comedies and is now in talking films of which " The Office Scandal " and " The Sophomore " are two. ALLAN, Marguerite.—Born in Russia in 1909 of an English father and a Russian mother. After escaping with them during the revolution to Germany, she began her screen career there in 1925. Has also acted in such British films as " Wide- combe Fair." " The Plaything." " Under the Greenwood Tree," and " A Romance of Seville." Height, 5 ft. 3 in. Brown hair, blue eyes. ALVARADO, Don.—Born in Albuquerque. New Mexico, on November 4th, 1904. Black hair and brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. II in. AMES, Robert.—After many years on the American stage, was chosen by Cecil De Mille to appear in films. These include " The Wedding Song," " The Crown of " Lies," " The Voice of the City," " Black Waters," " Nix on Dames," " A Lady to Love," and " Rich People." Born in Hartford, Connecticut, March 23rd, 1889. Height. 5 ft. 10 in. Blond hair, blue eyes. ARLEN. Richard.—Born in Charlottesville. Virginia, on September 1st, 1899. Brown hair and blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. Hi in. ARLISS, George.—Years ago as a stage actor he scorned the films, but later rose to prominence in them. After some years' absence from the screen made a splendid " come back " in " Disraeli. Bom in London on April 10th, 1868. Height, 5 ft. 9 in. Grey hair, brown eyes. ARM IDA.—An eighteen-year-old Mexican beauty, who, born in Sonora, was not very long ago in revue. Left the foot- lights to appear in John Barrymore's " General Crack," and was then given a long-term contract and a role in the all-colour picture, " Under a Texas Moon." Also in " On the Border." ARMSTRONG. Robert.- Born in Saginaw. Michigan, on November 20th. 1896. Dark brown hair and brown eyes. Height. 5ft. I0i in. ARTHUR. George K.—Born on January 27th, 1900. Fair hair and brown eyes. Height. 5 ft. 4i in. ARTHUR, Jean.—Made her film debut in Westerns. Recent successes are " The Greene Murder Case," " The Saturday Night Kid," and " Half-way to Heaven." Born in New York City. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. Brown hair, hazel eyes. ASTHER. Nils—Born in Mai mo, Sweden, on January 17th. 1902. Black hair and grey brown eyes. Height, 6 ft. ASTOR, Gertrude —Born in Ohio, in 1906. Height. 5 ft. 7^ in. Light hair, grey eyes. ASTOR, Mary.—Born on May 3rd, 1906. in Quincy, Illinois. Auburn hair and dark brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. AYRES, Lew.—A little less than a year ago was studying medicine at the University of Arizona. Gave up his medical studies, however, to be a musician till a trip to Hollywood turned him to acting in " The Kiss." Next came " All Quiet on the Western Front." BACLANOVA. Olga—Born in Moscow. Blonde hair and grey eyes. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. BAKEWELL. William—Born in Los An- geles, May 2nd, 1908, he tried the studios on leaving school in 1925, and soon obtained parts. His films include " The Iron Mask," " Battle of the Sexes," " Hot Stuff." " Lady of the Night." and " All Quiet on the Western Front." Height, 5 ft. 11 in. Brown hair, grey eyes. BALFOUR. Betty.—Born on March 27th. 1903. Golden hair and blue eyes. Height 5 ft. 3 in. BANCROFT. George—Born in Phila- delphia on September 30th, 1882. Auburn hair and blue eyes. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. BANKS, Monty—Born in 1897 in Cesena. Italy. Black hair and eyes. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. BANKY. Vilma.—Born on January 9th. 1903, in Budapest, Hungary. Blonde hair and grey eyes. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. BARING, Norah.-Has appeared in several British and in one or two Continental productions. Among the former has recently starred in " At the Villa Rose." " A Cottage on Dartmoor," and " The Two Worlds." Born in Devonshire. BARRIE, Nigel—Born on February 5th. 1889, in Calcutta, India. Black hair and brown eyes. Height, 6 ft. I in. BARRYMORE. John—Born on February 15th, 1882, in Philadelphia. Brown hair and blue eyes. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. BARRYMORE, Lionel.—Born in 1883 in Philadelphia. Dark hair and eyes. Height,6ft. BARTHELMESS. Richard.—Born in New York City on May 9th. 1895. Dark hair and brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 7 in. BASQUETTE. Lina—Born on April 19th. 1907, in San Mateo, California. Height. 5 ft. 3i in. Dark brown hair and eyes. BATTEN. John.—A New Zealander who began his acting career on the stage in Hollywood, afterwards playing in a number of American pictures. Then was brought over to England to play a part in the British International picture, " Under the Greenwood Tree." BAXTER. Warner—Born on March 29th. 1892, in Columbus, Ohio. Brown hair and eyes. Height, 5 ft. II in. BEEBE, Marjorie.—Within two years of appearing first of all in two-reelers for Fox, she rose to important roles because of her talent as a comedienne. Among her recent pictures are " Colleen " and Why Blondes Leave Home." Born in Kansas City, October 9th, 1908. Height. 5 ft. 3 in. Auburn hair, green eyes. BEERY, Noah.—Born in Kansas City. Missouri, on January 17th, 1884. Black hair and brown eyes. Height, 6 ft. I in. BEERY. Wallace—Born on April 1st, 1889, in Kansas City. Dark hair and brown eyes. Height, 6 ft. BELL, Rex.—Born in Chicago on October 16th, 1905. Light hair and blue eyes. Height. 6ft. BELLAMY. Madge—Born on June 30th. 1904, in Hillsboro, Texas. Auburn hair and brown eyes. Height, 5 ft. 3 in. BENNETT. Belle—Born in 1891 in Milada. Minnesota. Blonde hair and grey eyes. Height, 5 ft. 3± in. BENNETT, Constance.—Born in New York, she played in films when she was sixteen, and then left the screen. Afterwards returned jn " This Thing Called Love," "Rich People,'' and "Son of the Gods."