Screenland (May-Oct 1930)

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for May 19 30 photograph at Paramount Studios. Miss F. M. F. of Santa Ana, Cal. How does one get by the gate man at the Hollywood studios or does one? That's the answer, does one? Lily Damita, Bebe Daniels, Lupe Velez, Alice White, Margaret Livingston and Mary Nolan are not married. Colleen Moore is the wife of John McCormick, her manager. Phyllis Haver is Mrs. William Seeman and has re' tired from the screen. Dorothy Mackaill was the wife of Lothar Mendez but is now divorced. Constance Talmadge's first husband was Mr. Piageliou, a millionaire tobacco merchant; the second was Capt. Mcintosh and the third, and present, is Townsend Netcher. Amy S. from Valley Stream, 7s[. T. You're right, I'm the informational lady of the great and near-great stars of Hollywood, giving you value minus cost of production. How's that? Janet Gaynor sings, talks and dances with Charlie Farrell in "Sunny Side Up" from the Fox Studios, 1401 No. Western Ave., Hollywod, Cal. Billie Dove and Richard Barthelmess can be reached at First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. Mary Brian of Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood, Cal., appears in "The Marriage Playground" with Fredric Marsh, Philippe de Lacy, Anita Louise and Little Mitzi, the new cutie that bears watching. Lillian Gish will be seen in her first talking picture, "The Swan," from the United Artists Studios, 1041 No. Formosa Ave., Hollywood, Cal. Dorothy of Indianapolis. How long does it take a star to answer a letter? Forsooth and what not! You've got me running fast on that one. Write to Ramon Novarro at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Cal., and ask for his photograph— he may send you one and surprise you. Stars are funny that way. Belle of Broadway, Missouri. No, I do not give advice about adopting the long skirts — consult your nearest upholsterer or let your figure be your guide. Rudolph Valentino was born in Castellaneta, Italy. Nils Asther's last release was a silent picture, "The Single Standard," with Greta Garbo. Nils uses his own name on the screen. He was born in Malmo, Sweden, on Jan. 17, 1901. He is reported engaged to Vivian Duncan, one of the famous Duncan Sisters who appear in "It's a Great Life," a talking, singing and dancing picture with Lawrence Gray. Tim Brady of Vancouver. How do I like our new paper money? Whose money? Marie Prevost has very dark brown hair, blue eyes, is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 123 pounds and is 31 years old. Mary Brian is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 105 pounds and has brown hair, hazel eyes and was 22 years old on Feb. 17, 1930. Joan Crawford has brown hair, blue eyes, weighs 120 pounds, is 5 feet 4 inches tall, and was born on March 23, 1908. Lupe Velez has black hair, brown eyes, is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds and is 19 years old. Two Florida Huts. Step up and meet the Georgia Crackers. Your confessed admiration for this department is welcome but now that I have it, what am I going to do with it? Evelyn Brent was born in Tampa, Fla., Vera Reynolds in Richmond, Va., and Olive Borden in Norfolk, Va. Olive's latest picture is "Dance Hall" with Arthur Lake. Ivy Harris was born in New 129 Orleans, La., about 21 years ago. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 123 pounds and has blue gray eyes and dark brown hair. Ivy is no longer in pictures. A Questioner from Chicago. Don't take life so seriously— you'll never get out of it alive at that. You can write to Conrad Nagel at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Cal. Conrad was loaned to United Artists to play with Lillian Gish and Rod La Rocque in "The Swan." Evelyn Brent, William Powell and George Bancroft can be reached at Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood, Cal. George Bancroft was born Sept. 30, 1882, in Philadelphia, Pa. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 195 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. His wife is Octavia Broske, a retired professional. They have a daughter who is about 10 years old. Bess of Shreveport, La. What do I know? Sounds like a theme song. Write to Charles Farrell at Fox Studios, 1401 No. Western Ave., Hollywood, Cal. You'll be seeing him in "Happy Days," the Fox revue. His next picture is "Playmates" with Janet Gaynor. Charlie has brown eyes and hair, weighs 175 pounds and is 6 feet 2 inches tall. His hobbies are golf, tennis, swimming and sailing. LilZ from Tampa, Fla. I'm no soothsayer, magician or what have you so I'm not the one to say if Clara Bow will answer your letter but don't be scared — go on and write her. "The Humming Bird" will be her next picture. Gloria Swanson made this film several years ago; now Clara will do the talking version at Paramount Studios, 5451 Marathon St., Hollywood, Cal. Catherine S. of Sehastpoal, Cal. You want me to tip off the editor of Screenland to devote more space to your favorite, Ramon Novarro — now I ask you, have we ever sallied forth without Ramon among those present? His singing and talking with just a wee bit of an accent is one of the high lights of his latest picture, "Devil May Care." His leading lady is Dorothy Jordan, whose fan mail will swamp the postal authorities in Hollywood since the picture has been universally released. Little 'Hell and Angel Eyes. With a song in my heart and a smile on my pan (just a flash, you know) I never take any of you seriously. If I'd tell my age I might give the wrong number. Sue Carol is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 108 pounds. Evelyn Brent is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 112 pounds. Marion Byron, who appears in "The Forward Pass" with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Loretta Young, is a native of Dayton, Ohio. Birthday on March 16, 1911. She has dark brown hair, blue eyes, is 5 feet tall and weighs 95 pounds. Mrs. H. 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