Screenland (Nov 1929-Apr 1930)

104 SCREENLAND Signor S. of "Hapoli, Italy. I'd make a good title-writer, would I? If I thought you were serious, we'd step aside and have a silent chuckle over that. Your favorite, Don Alvarado, was born Nov. 4, 1904, at Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has black hair, brown eyes, is 5 feet 1 1 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. His real name is Jose Paige. You can write to him at United Artists Studios, 1041 No. Formosa Ave., Hollywood, Cal. He plays in "The Bridge of San Luis Rey," with Lily Damita, Raquel Torres and Duncan Rcnaldo. Ann L. from Utica, H T. I'm sorry that I can't answer contest questions in the magazine or personally — time and space forbids and would it be fair, I ask you, now would it? Raoul Walsh appeared in "The Birth of a Nation," as John Wil\es Booth. He directed Douglas Fairbanks in "The Thief of Bagdad"; also directed "What Price Glory," "Loves of Carmen," and "The Cock-Eyed World," and wrote the script, directed and played in "Sadie Thompson," in which Gloria Swanson was the star. Raoul was born in New York City and was on the stage playing leads, heavies and juveniles before going into pictures. P. K. of Indiana. Where did you get the idea I am Mary Astor and that I give funny answers? Now I'll think up one. Barbara Kent and Larry Kent are not related. Larry's real name is Henri W. Trumbull. Barbara was born in Gadsby, Alberta, Canada. In "The Lone Wolf Returns," you saw Billie Dove and Bert Lytell. It was released in July 1926. You can reach Nancy Drexel, Lois Moran and Janet Gaynor at Fox Studios, 1401 No. Western Ave., Hollywood, Cal. Esther Ralston, Nancy Carroll, Clive Brook, Fay Wray and Charles Rogers at Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood, Cal. Loretta Young at First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. Louise Fazenda at Warner Bros. Studios, 5842 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. Marion Davies, John Gilbert and John Mack Brown at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Cal Billie from Atlanta, Ca. Do I always give good answers? Here's one! Clive Brook was born June 1, 1891. He has brown hair and grey eyes. Look carefully in this department and you'll find his address. His latest picture is "Slightly Scarlet." Girly from N.. T. City. We do not send out photographs of the screen stars so I'm unable to tell you the cost of large photographs, but why don't you write your favorites a complimentary letter and ask for a picture? You may get something you least expect. Several of the addresses you asked for are found elsewhere in this department. June Collyer, Edmund Lowe and Charles Farrell can be reached at Fox Studios, 1401 No. Western Ave., Hollywood, Cal. Dolores Costello at Warner Bros. Studios, 5842 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. Lane Chandler is at Universal now. Walter R. from Fairfield, Conn. Quickiecomedies are turned out too fast for me to keep the casts for publication — often just one or two principals are given anyway. When "Big Business," with Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and James Finlayson comes to your theater, stay away if you don't want to laugh your head off. Renee Adoree's latest film is "Redemption." with John Gilbert, Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Nagel. Renee was born in Lille, France, on Sept. 1, 1901. She has dark brown hair, dark blue eyes, is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. Just Marge from Denver. One of the friends from radio-land, are you? Welcome! Be sure to read Screcnland's new movie-radio department. Nancy Carroll will be seen in "Flesh of Eve," with Richard Arlcn. Nancy has auburn hair and blue eyes. Sue Carol is not Nancy's sister, not even a fifth or sixth cousin. Gary Cooper has dark brown hair and blue eyes and is 28 years old. ferry of St. Louis. Why are "The St. Louis Blues," when from out the town comes such swell letters and such Gary Ann Christie, a sprightly comedienne, sports a new beret. Cooper-like big boys? Some towns get all the good breaks. Felipe, the Spanish Don in "Ramona," was played by Roland Drew. His real name is Walter Goss and he was born in 1903 at Elmhurst, L. I. He has black hair, dark gray eyes, is 6 feet tall and weighs 165 pounds. Ben Lyon is a favorite among the men screen fans, partly due to his aviation activities. He is a government pilot with a license and ever' thing. Ben was born Feb. 6, 1901, at Atlanta, Ga. He has dark brown hair, blue eyes, is 6 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. His next picture is "Lummox," with Winifred Westover. Clara Bow is 5 feet 31/.; inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She is said to be engaged to Harry Richman. Freda B. of Pittsburgh. Sonny Boy, where is Mam-ah-may? All kidding aside, I am not able to tell you Al Jolson's exact age but about 43 would be a safe guess. He has a Peter Pan complex, just never will grow up; and who wants him to? He has light brown hair and brown eyes and can fill our best movie houses with tears and paid admissions, and we like it. Clara Bow's cousin, Billy Bow, is to appear in her next picture. Ellie T. from Saginaw, Mich. Why so serious? Let's shake off the gloom if there be any and clap hands; you're wrong, I said clap, hands, not hold hands. Estclle Taylor plays with Lon Chancy and Lupc Vclez in "Where East is East," a MetroGoldwyn-Mayer release. You can write to Charlie Chaplin at Charles Chaplin Studios, 1420 La Brca Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Wallace Beery at Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood. Cal. Conrad Nagel at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Cal. Mary Ann Jackson, Wheezcr and Farina can be reached at Hal Roach Studios, Culver City, Cal. M. E. of Auburn, 7\[. T. Do you believe everything you read and can I depend on that? Ronald Colman is 38 years old and has not married again and has not gone back to England to live. Barry Norton is 24 years old and not married. Clive Brook is 38 years old and is married to Mildred Evelyn. They have two children. Dolores Del Rio is 24 years old. Her latest picture is "The Bad One," with Edmund Lowe. Arlo Lee of Santa Cruz: More snappy names this month with lots of appeal and plenty of rhyme and hey, hey! Dolores Del Rio was born in Durango, Mexico, on Aug. 3, 1905. She has black hair, brewn eyes, is 5 feet 3% inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. /. E. F. of Amart'Ilo, Texas. Your color scheme is all wrong, Jean, for Colleen Moore hasn't one green eye and one blue eye, but one brown and one blue. You can address Richard Arlen at Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood, Cal. Sue Carol at Fox Studios, 1401 No. Western Ave., Hollywood, Cal. Betty Bronson at Warner Bros. Studios, 5842 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal. Betty Compson at RKO Studios, 780 Gower St., Hollywood, Cal. Norma and Constance Talmadge at United Artists, 1041 No. Formosa Ave., Hollywood, Cal. Ben Lyon at Columbia Studios, 1438 Gower St., Hollywood, Cal. Colleen Moore and Jack Mulhall at First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. Mi\e of Honolulu. From the Isles of Friendliness — that suits me and may your shadow grow never-the-less. Jack Mulhall was born in Wappingers Falls, N. Y., on Oct. 7, 1894. Jack has been a featured player for First National for some time. He plays a dual role in his new picture, "Dark Street," with Lila Lee. You can reach Joan Crawford at Metro-GoldwynMayer Studios, Culver City, Cal. Elaine from Man\ato, Minn. I do not talk for publication on any other subject but the who's who and why of screen stars. But take it from me, I know my stars. Barry Norton, whose real name is Alfred de Biraben, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentine, on June 16, 1905. He has black hair and brown eyes. Davey Lee was born on Dec. 29, 1924 in Los Angeles, Cal. He has brown hair, dark blue eyes, weighs 47 pounds and is 36 inches tall and has been in pictures since July 1928. Write to Ramon Novarro at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Cal. Fort Wayne Fan. Welcome, Hoosier! 'That interesting new vamp' of the talkies is Kay Francis, from the stage. Yes. I like her, too. She is under contract to Paramount. Write to her there.