The Picture Show Annual (1933)

152 Picture Show Annual the following talkies : “ Carnival," " The Blue Danube," and “ Ebb Tide." Born on September 12th, 1909, in London. Height, 5 ft. 2i in. Dark brown hair and brown eyes. BOYD, Dorothy.—She was in her ’teens when she first appeared on the screen in a Phonohlm, and following this acted in her first picture play, “ Easy Virtue." Has also acted on the London stage. Among her later pictures are “ The Girl in the Night," " Love Lies," “ The Love Race," and “ Rynox.” Born in 1907 in Croydon, Surrey. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. Dark hair and eyes. BRACY, Sidney.—His stage career began when he was sixteen years old, and later he sang in Gilbert and Sullivan Operas. Several years ago acted in London and afterwards, in 1910, made his screen debut in an American serial. Among his talkies are “ The Bishop Murder Case," “ Any- body’s Woman,” “ Outside the Law," Romeo in Pyjamas,” “ The Deceiver,” “ Shanghaied Love," and “ The Greeks Had a Word for Them.” Born in Mel- bourne, Australia, in 1877. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Brown hair and eyes. BRAITHWAITE. Lilian.—The well-known London stage actress, whose screen career began in 1915. Since then has appeared in a number of silent films and the following talkies : “ Carnival " and “ Man of Mayfair.” BRITTON, Florence.—Had only a brief experience on the stage when she was given a chance to act for the screen. Her performance in “ The Devil to Pay,” as Ronald Col man’s sister, brought her a contract and appearances in “ Chances, “ We Three, and “ Her Dilemma.” Auburn hair and grey eyes. BROOKE, Tyler.—Some years ago acted on the stage in this country, and having a talent for comedy, he was given a place, later on, in America, in Mack Sennett’s productions. Since then has acted in films produced by other concerns. Appeared in " The Magnificent Lie.” BROWNE, Lucile.—Soon after leaving school she became an artists’ model, and then when Joan Bennett left the footlights to begin screen work, was given her role on the stage in “ Jarnegan." Lucile’s own screen appearances include “ Danger Island ” (a serial) and " Battling With Buffalo Bill." Born in Memphis, Tennessee. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. Brown eyes. BURTON, Martin.—Although sent to the University of Indiana to study law, his true ambition was to act, for he had already taken part in amateur theatricals. Even- tually gave up law and acted in New York and also in London. On the screen has appeared in “ Caught ” and “ Ladies’ Man.” Born in Mitchell, Indiana. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Black hair and brown eyes. BUTTERWORTH, Charles.—He found the profession of the law, which he had en- tered, too dull and serious for his natural gift for comedy. So he turned to vaude- ville in 1925, and having won recognition as a comedian, was captured for the screen by Warner Bros. “ The Life of the Party " was his first film. Others include “ Side Show" and “Manhattan Paiade.” Born in South Bend, Indiana. CAGNEY, James.—On leaving college he went on the vaudeville stage in 1921 and soon gained recognition as a soft shoe dancer and singer. It was while appearing on the New York stage a few years later that he was “ discovered " and started on a screen career. Films: “ Smart Money,” “ A Handful of Clouds,” " Larceny Lane,” “ Taxi,” “ The Crowd Roars,” and " The Public Enemy.” Born in New York City. CAREW, James.—First worked as a clerk in a publishing firm until a book on stage life so interested him that he gave up his job for acting. Won fame both in this coun- try and in America, and in 1919 began acting in British films for the old Hepworth Company. Among later films are “ Mis- chief ” and " Brother Alfred.” Born on February 5th, 1876, in Goshen, Indiana. CARRILLO, Leo.—Studied for the engin- eering profession, but after qualifying for it changed his mind and became a reporter on a Los Angeles paper. Later the stage attracted him and he appeared in vaude- ville for several years until motion pic- ture offers led to a change. His talkies include “ Lost Men,” “ The Guilty Generation,” “ The Broken Wing,” and “ The Dove.” Born in Los Angeles, California. CASSON, Ann.—Daughter of Sybil Thorn- dike and Lewis Casson, both famous on the stage, she has inherited from them her acting ability. Made her stage debut at the Lyric Theatre, London, and among other films has appeared in “ Dance, Pretty Lady,’’ “ The Bachelor’s Baby,” and ” No. 17.” Born on November 6th, 1915, in London. CAWTHORN, Joseph.—One of America's veteran actors who has been before the public for more than fifty years. In 1930 turned to films and was featured on the screen for the first time in “ Dixiana.” His other talkies include “ A Tailor Made Man,’’^ “ Kiki,” and “ Waiting for the Bride.” Born in New York City Height, 5 ft. 8i in. White hair and hazel eyes. CHANDLER, Helen.—At nine years of age was appearing before the public for the first time on the New York stage. Some years later picturegoers first saw her in the Fox production “ The Music Master.” Among her talkies are “ The Last Flight,” " Top of the Bill,” and ” A House Divided.” Born in 1906 in Charleston, South Carolina. Height, 5 ft. 3 in. Ash blonde hair and blue grey eyes. CLARE, Mary.—Besides appearing in plays on the London stage, she has been featured in British films, both silent and talkie. Among recent appearances is “ Bill’s Legacy.” Born on July 17th, 1894, in London. CLARK, Mae.—Became a professional dancer and rapidly climbed the ladder to fame. Then the Fox company gave her a start in pictures, among which were ” Big Time ” and “ Men on Call.” Later went to Universal, for which she acted in “ Waterloo Bridge,” “ Reckless Living,” and “ Frankenstein.” Born in Philadelphia. Height, 5 ft 2 in. Brown hair and eyes. CLARKE-SMITH, D. A.—Has acted on the London stage for several years and has also been in a number of British films. Among his recent appearances are “ Michael and Mary ” and " The Old Man.” Born on August 2nd, 1888. CLIVE, Colin.—Descended from a military family, he went to Sandhurst to study, but an accident which resulted in a broken knee forced him to change his career. He began on the stage in 1919, though it was on the screen in “ Journey’s End ” that he achieved fame. Two later pictures are Frankenstein ” and the Paramount British production “ Lily Christine.” Born on January 20th, 1900, in St. Malo, France. Dark brown haur and brown eyes. Florence Britton Frances Dade