The Picture Show Annual (1933)

154 Picture Show Annual DUNN, James.—While employed in the office of his father, who was a stockbroker, he worked occasionally as an extra at the Paramount studios in Long Island. In 1927 he decided definitely to give his whole time to acting and joined a stage company. After further minor parts in pictures, was given a contract by Fox for important roles. Films : “ Bad Girl," “ The Blonde Reporter,” “ Dance Team,” and “ Over the Hill.” Born in New York City. DURKIN, Junior.—Had been playing child parts on the stage for some years, and when making appearances on Broadway attracted the attention of scouts of the film world who secured him for the screen. Some of his pictures are “ Tom Sawyer, “The Conquering Horde,” and “Huckle- berry Finn.” DYALL, Franklin.—Has had a long connec- tion with the London stage and has ap- peared at various times in a number of British films. Made his first talkie hit in “ Atlantic,” and, among other films, has been in “ Creeping Shadows ” and “ A Safe Affair.” Born on February 3rd, 1874, in Liverpool. Dark hair and brown eyes. EMERY, Gilbert.—The American actor who speaks and looks like an Englishman, and in addition to his stage and screen appearance has been soldier and play- wright. During the war served in the French army, and later wrote several stage plays. His films include Party Husband,”” The Ruling Voice,” ” Ladies’ Man,” and “ Rich Man’s Folly.” ENGLISH, Robert.—His first appearance before the motion picture camera was just before the war, when his regiment was filmed with himself in command. In 1920 he turned actor, and since then has appeared in a number of British films, including the talkie, ” Two White Arms.” Born in 1876 in Cheltenham. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. Grey hair and blue eyes. ERROL, Leon.— time was to become a surgeon, and he began studying for that purpose. But his natural gift for clowning led him to give up the study of medicine for the vaudeville stage in Australia. Then went to America, appearing in Ziegfeld, and other shows, and eventually turning to the screen. Appears in ” Her Majesty Love.’ ” Born in Sydney, Australia. ESMOND, Annie.—Well known on the stage in this country, she began in panto- mime in Sheffield, in 1891. Has appeared, too, in a number of British films, among which are the talkies ” The Officers’ Mess,” ” The Outsider,” " Stamboul,” and ” Service for Ladies.” EVANS. Madge.—The screen first featured her when she was four years old, and for a number of years after that she was a favourite in American films. Then left the screen for the stage until the talkies drew her back to Hollywood. Her pic- tures include ” Guilty Hands,” ” Son of India,” “ Lovers Courageous,” “ Heart- break, ’ "Envy,” ” The Greeks had a Word for Them,” and “ West of Broad- way.” Born on July 1st, 1909, in New York City. Height, 5 ft. 4 in. Blonde hair and blue eyes. FAIRBROTHER, Sydney.—Following her first appearance on the stage in 1890, she has appeared all over the British Isles, her best known appearance being in the sketch, “ A Sister to Assist ’Er.” Made her film debut in 1916. Later in “ Con- fetti, which was made in Nice, and since then has appeared in “ Bindle ” and Murder on the Second Floor.” Born on July 3Ist, 1873, in London. FAIRFAX, Lance.—Before coming to Ejngland to appear in films, he had spent a number of years in New Zealand and Australia. Served in the Cavalry during the war, was awarded the M.C. and twice mentioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig. His films include “ The Beggar Student ” and ” Gipsy Blood.” FERGUSON, Al.—In 1910 began acting for the films in America, and after an interval on the stage returned to studio work. Among his talkies are “ The One Way Trail.” Born on April 19th, 1897, in Rosslare, Ireland. FIELD, Ben.—Since 1904 has been acting on the stage in America and also in this country. During this period he has ap- peared in a number of silent films. His talkie debut was made in ” Caste,” and his later British pictures include ” Sally in our Alley,” “ Michael and Mary,” and ” Murder on the Second Floor. ’ FIELDS, Betty.—A younger sister of Gracie Fields, with whom she began, when ten years old, her acting career in a juvenile troupe. On leaving school, worked at a tobacconist’s shop, then entered the drapery business, and after a time took up stage work professionally by appearing in variety. On the screen in “ Bill Takes a Holiday.” FOSTER, Norman.—On leaving school he became a newspaper reporter in his home town, and later went to New York, where he obtained stage work instead. Also acted occasionally in pictures as an extra, but has since appeared in important roles in ” Up Pops the Devil,” “ Her Dilemma, Reckless Living,”” The Dove,”” Under Eighteen,” and ” Alias the Doctor. ’ Born in Richmond, Indiana. Height, 3 ft. II in. Black hair and brown eyes. FOUR MARX BROTHERS.—Known as Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo, they are all accomplished musicians and ap- peared before the American public years ago as " The Four Nightingales,” when they played only classical music. Later became a comic act and at the same time changed their name. Made their first screen appearance in “ The Cocoanuts,” which was followed by “ Animal Crackers,” and ” Monkey Business.” FRANCIS, Noel.—She was dancing in a cafe when Florenz Ziegfeld offered her a job in his Follies. Later a company gave her a contract, but as no film work followed, she managed to get a part in “ Resurrec- tion.” Has since acted in “ Smart Money,” “ Larceny Lane,” and ” Ladies of the Big House.” Born in Temple, Texas. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. Blonde hair and hazel eyes. FREDERICI, Blanche.—Comes from a long line of professional people, teachers, ministers, etc. On leaving school, she set up her own studios for the teaching of elocution, but after a few years turned to the stage. On the screen has appeared in Madame Julie ” and “ Murder by the Clock ” among other films. Bom in Brooklyn, New York. GARDINER, Reginald.—His parents wanted him to be an architect, but his preference for the stage led him to acting. Soon made a name for himself on the London stage as a comedy actor and has also ap- peared in British films. These include “ The Perfect Lady.” GERRARD, Gene. Started busi- ness as a cutter in his father’s tailoring establishment in London, and after a few years turned to the stage. Has acted in different parts of the world, and since 1912 has at various intervals played in British films. His talkies include Let’s Love and Laugh,” ” My Wife’s Family,” “ Out of the Blue” and ” Brother Alfred.” Born in London. GILMORE, Douglas.—While on a vacation from college he was given a small part in a stage play and some years later became a leading man on Broadway. His motion picture debut was made in 1926 in “ Sally, Irene and Mary.” Follow- ing a number of other silent films, he has appeared in the talkies “ Desert Vengeance ” and ” The Girl Habit.” GLYNNE. Mary.—Beginning at the age of ten, she has had prominent roles since then in numerous stage plays. Her first screen appearance was in ” The Cry of Justice,” followed by a number of other British films. In the talkie ^ Inquest.” Born on January 25th, 1898, in Penarth, South Wales. Golden hair and blue eyes. GOMBELL, Minna.—Former American stage star, she was one of Fox’s 1931 captures for the screen. Her first picture was ” Doctors’ Wives,” after which followed ” Bad Girl,” “ The Blonde Reporter,” “ Good Sport,” ” The Rain- bow Trail,” “ Dance Team ” and “ Step- ping Sisters. GORDON, Maude Turner.—Well-known American actress who appeared on the New York stage for several years. Began in silent pictures, and has also appeared in talkies, two of which are High Stakes and “ Ladies’ Man.” Born in Franklin. Indiana. Height, 5 ft. 7J in. White hair and grey-blue eyes. GRAHAME, Margot.—Her first appear- ance on the stage was made in South Africa when she was fourteen years of age. Has since then become well known on the