The Picture Show Annual (1932)

150 Picture Show Annual Who’s Who Year’s Pictures Janice Adair ADAIR, Janice.— The screen fea- tured her for the first time in " The Streets of London,” a two- reel British pro- duction. Her others include “ All’s Carpet,” “ Contraband Love,’ and “Such is the Law.” Has also acted I n several Con tinental films. Born in Morpeth, North- umberlan d. Height, 5 ft. 3 in. Brown hair, grey eyes. ADELE, Blanche .—Real name Blanche Recau. From Mexico City, Mexico, her birthplace, was brought over as a child to England. The screen first featured her in “Those Who Love,” and her other British films are “ The Broken Romance ” and “ The Middle Watch.” Fair hair, blue eyes. AGATE, May.—A Manchester girl who, because of her lingual ability, has appeared in foreign versions of talkies. Her British ones include French Leave,” “ Murder ” and “ The School for Scandal.” Born in 1892. ALBERTSON, Frank.—Was thirteen when he made his first small begin- ning in films. His first featured part later on was in “ Tiger’s Son,” and among his other pictures are “ Born Reckless,” Son of the Gods,” “ So This is Lon- don ” and “ Just Imagine.” Born on February 2nd, 1909, at Fergus Falls, Min- nesota. Height, 5 ft. 9 in. Brown hair, blue eyes. ALEXANDER, Ben.—As a child made his first screen appearance with Mary Pick- ford in “ The Little American ” and soon became a favourite in silent films. Now in his early twenties, with” All Quiet on the Western Front” to his credit as his first talkie. Born in 1913 in Gold- field, Nevada. Blond hair, dark blue eyes. ALLEN. Adrianne.—For some years played on the London stage, but found progress slow. So turned to films and soon achieved greater success. Recently in “ Loose Ends ” and “ The Woman Between.” ALVARADO, Don.- — Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 4th, l904. Height, 5 ft. II in. Black hair and brown eyes. First important part in “ Break- fast at Sunrise.” AMES, Robert.—Born in Hartford. Con- necticut, on March 23rd, 1889. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Blond hair and blue eyes. Recently in “ Madonna of the Streets.” AMOS ’n’ ANDY. — In real life “ Amos ” IS Freeman J. Gosden and “ Andy ” is Charles J. Gorrell. Both are famous in the States as vaudeville and wireless enter- tainers. Their first talkie was “ Check and Double Check.” ANGELUS, Muriel. — At Drury Lane Theatre. London, she made her first Muriel Angelus Norah Baring Jane Baxter public appearance when a child of twelve. “ The Ringer ” was her first film, and her talkies include “ Eve’s Fall ” and “ The Night Birds.” Born in London. Height, 5 ft. 4i in. Fair hair, blue eyes. ARLEN, Richard. — Born on September 1st, 1899, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Height 5ft- IH ins- Brown hair and blue eyes- First screen hit in “ Wings.” ARLISS, George.—Born on April 10th, 1868, in London. Height, 5 ft. 9 in. Grey hair and brown eyes. First talkie success, “ Disraeli. ARMIDA.—Born on May 21st, 1911. in Sonora, Mexico. Height, 4 ft. II In. Black hair and dark brown eyes. “ General Crack ” was her first big film. ARMSTRONG, Robert.—Born on Novem- ber 20th, 1896, in Saginaw, Michigan. Height, 5 ft. lOJ In. Dark brown hair and brown eyes. Recently in “ Danger Lights.” ARTHUR, George K.—Born on January 27th, 1900. Height, 5 ft. in. Fair hair and brown eyes. First screen success in “ Kipps. ’ ARTHUR, Jean.—Born on October 17th, 1908, in New York City. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. Brown hair and blue eyes. Recently in ' “ The Silver Horde.” ASTHER, Nils.-—Born on January 17th, 1902, in Malmo, Sweden. Height, 6 ft. Black hair and grey-brown eyes. First notable hit In “ Sorrell and Son.” ASTOR, Mary. — Born on May 3rd, 1906, in Quincy, Illinois. Height, 5 ft. 3 In. Auburn hair and dark brown eyes. Film debut in “ The Beggar Maid.” AUSTIN. William.—Gave up a commercial career to make his debut on the American stage, which he after- wards abandoned for the screen. On it has appear- e d recently i n “ The Marriage Playgroun d,” ‘ The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu” and “ Let’s Go Native.” Born in Georgetown, British Guiana, Dorothy English par- Bartlam Height, 6 it. I jn. Brown hair, blue eyes. AYRES, Lew.—Born on December 28th, 1908, in Minneapolis. Height, 5 ft. II in. Dark brown hair and brown eyes. First screen hit In ” All Quiet on the Western Front. ” BAKEWELL, William.—Born on May 2nd, 1908. Height, 3 ft. I I in. Brown hair and grey eyes. Recently in “ Dance, Fools, Dance.” BALFOUR, Betty.—Born on March 27th. 1903. Height, 3 ft. 3 In. Golden hair and blue eyes. Film debut in “ Nothing Else Matters.” BANCROFT, George.—-Born on September 30th, 1882, in Phila- delphia. Height, 6 ft. 2 In. Auburn hair and blue eyes. First ap- peared in “ Driven.” BANKS, Monty.—Born in 1897, in Cesenar, Italy. Height, 3 ft. 3 in. Black hair and eyes. Made a notable hit in “ Atlantic.” BARING, Norah.—-Born in Newton Abbot, Devonshire. Studied art and then gave It up for acting first on the stage and later in films. Recently in “ Should a Doctor Tell ? ” BARRYMORE, John.—Born on February 13th, 1882, in Philadelphia. Height, 3 ft. 8 in. Brown hair and blue eyes. First talkie, “ General Crack.” BARTHELMESS, Richard.—Born on May 9th, 1893, in New York City. Height, 3 ft. 7 In. Dark hair and brown eyes. First big hit in ” Broken Blossoms. ” BARTLAM. Dorothy.—Born in 1909. Author of “ Contrarywise,” Leading role in “ We Dine at Seven.” BASQUETTE, Lma.—Born on April 19th. 1907. in San Mateo, California. Height, 3 ft. 3J in. Dark brown hair and eyes. Recently in “ The Feminine Touch. ” BATTEN, John.—Born in Roturua, New Zealand. Height. 3 ft. 10 in. Brown hair and eyes. Appeared in “ The Great Game. ” BAXTER, Jane.—Was fifteen years of age when she became a stage actress in London. A few years later made her screen debut in “ Bedrock,” and recently acted in “ Bed and Breakfast.” Height. 3 ft. 3 in. .Light brown hair, grey eyes. Born in Germany. BA.XTER, Warner.—Born on March 29th, 1892, in Columbus, Ohio. Height, 3 ft. 11 in. Brown hair and eyes. Recently In Their Mad Moment. ” BEDFORD, Barbara.—Born in 1902 in