The Picture Show Annual (1933)

160 Picture Show Annual SHOTTER, Winifred.—Her first appearance on the stage was at the Apollo Theatre, London, in 1918, when she acted the part of a boy in “ Soldier’s Boy.” Since then she has filled many prominent roles and has also appeared in British films. Among these are “ Rookery Nook,” ” Plunder, ” Chance of a Night Time,” ” Mischief, " and “ A Night Like This.” Born on November 5th, 1904, in London. SIDNEY, George.—He was eighteen when he first entertained the public in a contest for amateur talent in the Bowery, New York, and won the first prize—a barrel of flour. Thirty years later, after having become a prominent stage comedian, he made his first camera appearance in Potash and Perlmutter in Hollywood.” Among his several talkies are “ The Cohens and Kellys " series, and “ High Pressure.” Born on March 15th, 1878, in Hungary. Height, 5 ft. 3 in. Dark brown hair and brown eyes. SIDNEY, Sylvia.—When the talkies were new she left the footlights in New York to be featured in “ Through Different Eyes, but she returned to Broadway, vowing she had done with the screen. Later, Para- mount offered her a contract and she went westward again, this time to succeed Clara Bow. Sylvia's other talkies include “ City Streets,” " An American Tragedy,” and Ladies of the Big House.” Born on August 8th, 1910, in New York City. Height 5 ft. 4 in. Dark brown hair and blue green eyes. SKIPWORTH, Alison.—Financial difficul- ties after marriage forced her to seek stage work, and having a good singing voice she went to the late George Edwardes, the producer, and was given a contract to appear on the London stage. Has also acted in New York. Appeared some years ago in a couple of silent pictures. Talkies include “ Raffles,” “ Strictly Unconven- tional,” and among others was in ” The Night Angel.” Born in London. SLEEPER, Martha.—Following a stage career in different parts of the States, she went to Hollywood some years ago and has since then filled prominent roles in a number of films for various companies. Was in the talkies “ Girls Demand Excite- ment,” ” A Tailor-Made Man,” and “ Her Dilemma.” Born in Lake Bluff, Iowa. SMITH, C. Aubrey.—Once a well-known cricketer, he went on the stage in 1892. Since then has appeared in prominent roles before the footlights in London and the provinces. Has acted also in a number of British films and in the following American productions, among others : “ The Man in Possession,” “ Guilty Hands,” “ The Phantom of Paris,” ” Tarzan, the Ape Man,” and “ Surren- der.” Born on July 21st, 1863, in London. SPARKS, Ned.—When seventeen years of age he made his theatrical debut as a ballad singer in the gold mining camps of Klondike, where he succeeded in touching the miners' hearts and pockets as well to the tune of £40 a week. For some years afterwards he sang in carnivals, travelling shows, and then on the New York stage till Hollywood secured him for the screen. His first film was “ The Big Noise. Also in " Corsair. ” Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Height, 5 ft. 8J in. Brown hair and grey eyes. STANWYCK, Barbara.—When she was six- teen, she became a chorus girl, and then from appearing in revue and later in Ziegfeld's Follies, she found fame as an actress on the New York stage. Her beginning in films was made in “ The Locked Door.” Recent talkies : “ Night Nurse,” “ Forbidden,” and “ The Miracle Woman.” Born on July 16th, 1907, in Brooklyn, New York. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. Auburn hair and blue eyes. STARRETT, Charles.—Whije still a college student he appeared in ” The Quarter- back ” as an extra, but on finishing his education he went on the stage. His pictures include “ Silence,” “ Playing the Game,” “ The Age for Love,” and “ Touchdown. ” Born in Athol, Massa- chusetts. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. Dark brown hair and brown eyes. STONE, George E.—Has been an actor since a child and for five years was a leading figure on the New York stage. Appeared in a number of silent films before the talkies also began featuring him. His screen appearances include ” Taxi,” " Five Star Final,” and ” The Woman from Monte Carlo” Born on May 23rd, 1903, in Lodze, Poland. Height, 5 ft. 3J in. Brown hair and eyes. STUART, Jeanne.—Was sitting in a London restaurant one day when she was ap- proached by a theatrical manager, who offered her a part in a show going to America. Her success in New York led to her appearance in further shows on her return to London, after which came her talkie debut in “ Creeping Shadows.” Also in “ Mischief.” SWINBURNE, Nora.—In addition to the dramatic ability which she has displayed on the London stage and in several British films, she has appeared as premiere danseuse in Russian ballets of Theodore Kosloff and Marasoff. Among her talkies are “ These Charming People,” “ Poti- phar’s Wife, ” and Man of Mayfair.” Born on July 24th, 1902, in Bath. Height, 5 ft. 5i in. Dark brown hair and hazel eyes. TELL, Olive.—Was partly educated in France and later studied acting in New York, afterwards beginning her theatrical career in stock companies. Numerous silent films have featured her in important parts, and her talkies include ” Man of the World ” and ” Delicious.” Born in New York City. Height, 5 ft. 5+ in. Brown hair and blue eyes. TERRISS, Ellaline.—Comes of a distin- guished stage family and is herself famous in the theatrical world. Made her first appearance before the footlights in 1888. A number of silent British films have featured her, and she was also in the talkies ” Atlantic ” and “ Man of Mayfair.” Born on April 13th, 1871, in Stanley, Falkland Islands. THORNDIKE, Sybil.-First appeared be- fore the public as a pianist then turned to the stage in 1904, becoming one of England’s best-known actresses. Appeared in a few British silent films and in the talkies " A Gentleman of Pans and Hindle Wakes.” Born on October 24th, 1882, in Gainsborough. TODD, Ann.—Studied elocution with the object of becoming a teacher, but when at the Arts Theatre, London, took the place of an absentee in the cast. After a success- ful stage career came her talkie debut in Keepers of Youth. Also in Ghost Train” and “Water Gipsies.” Fair hair and grey eyes. TUCKER, Richard.—First film work was with the old Edison Company, after which he went on the stage. Continued acting for the screen on his return from the war and among talkies has appeared in “ The Deceiver,” “ Convicted, " ” The Murdock Affair,” and “ Maker of Men.” Born in Brooklyn, New York. Height, 5 ft. 11J in. Brownish-grey hair and blue eyes. TYLER, Tom.—When a lad he ran away several times from home because of his longing for stage life. His persistence later gained him his first screen job. Has nearly always appeared in Western films, his talkies including “ Battling With Buffalo BiJl,” ” Partners of the Trail,” “ The Man from Death Valley,” ” God’s Country and the Man,” and ” The Greater Love.” Born on August 8th, 1903, in Port Henry, New York. Height, 6 ft. 1 j in. Brown hair and eyes. VAIL, Lester.—Studied dramatic art on leaving school, and then went on a three- year stage tour of the East. Became a lead- ing man on Broadway, and made his screen debut in “ Beu Ideal.” His other pictures include “ Married in Haste ” and ” Madame Julie.” Born in Denver, Colorado. VENESS, Amy.—Has acted on the stage in almost every important city in the States, as well as in London. Her first British film appearance was in ” My Wife’s Family, ” and her others include ” Hobson’s Choice,” Money for Nothing” and ” Murder on the Second Floor.” WAKEFIELD, Hugh.—The well-known character comedian who made his first stage hit in “ Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife ” in 1922, and his film debut in ” City of Song,” after which came ” The Man They Couldn’t Arrest.” Born on November 10th, 1888, in Wanstead, Essex. WALES, Wally.—American cowboy actor who began his career in Westerns several years ago. Talkies include ” So This is Arizona ” and ” Riders of the Cactus.’ WALLS, Tom.—Began in pantomime in Glasgow in 1905. Two years later he came to London, and gradually attained promi- nence in comedy roles. Has also managed and produced several stage successes. Among his British talkies are ” Plunder.’ ”A Night Like This,” and “ Thark.” Born on February 18th, 1883, in Kings- thorpe, Northants. WALTERS, Polly.—Trained for the stage when she was young, she first appeared before the public in revue. Is in ” Larceny Lane,” ” Smart Money,” ” Expensive Women,” ” High Pressure,” and ” Man- hattan Parade.” Born on January 5th, 1913, of French-English parentage in Columbus, Ohio. Height, 5 ft. 3 in. Blonde hair and brown eyes. WATKINS, Linda.—After having appeared in several stage successes on Broadway, ” The Blonde Reporter ” was her first film. Following this came “ Cheaters at Play,^ Good Sport ” and ” Charlie Chan s Chance. WILCOXON, Harry.—At one time was a pearl and salvage diver. Came from the West Indies some years ago and worked for a time on the staff of a Bond Street tailor. Following success on the stage, he turned to British films as an extra. Has important roles in ” The Perfect Lady and The Self-made Lady.” Born in the West Indies. YOUNG, Polly Ann.—Her real name is Belger : her sisters are Loretta Young and Sally Blane. Films include ” The Bellamy Trial” and ” One Way Trail.” Born on December 25th, 1908, in Denver. Brown hair and eyes. T/ie Amal^amatcfl Press, Ltd., The Fleetwoy House, Farrin^don Street, London, E.C.4.