Screenland (Nov 1930-Apr 1931)

for April 19 31 101 land ; high school in Helena, Mont., and Grinnell College, Iowa. He was a cowboy extra for months in various films before he was given his first big chance to play with Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky in "The Winning of Barbara Worth," produced by Samuel Goldwyn in 1926. Louise and Ruth. You think Winnie Lightner is a bit heavy for the screen, do you? Just the same, she draws down no light salary, let me tell you. Marie Dressier weighs almost 200 pounds and we don't care if she tips the scales at 300, we're for her and that goes for Winnie, too. Winnie was born Sept. 17, 1901, in Greenpoint, L. I. Mary Doran was Janice in "The Divorcee" with Norma Shearer. Helen Kane was in "Heads Up" with Charles Rogers and Margaret Breen. Tommce. There is something new every day in the movie business but I can't reveal all I know in this issue. Look out for things to come. Do I really know any screen stars ? And you're asking me ! Paul Lukas plays a very convincing part as Eric in "The Right to Love" with Ruth Chatterton and David Manners. Paul was born May 26, 1895, in Budapest, Hungary. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 182 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. In 1916 he made his debut at the Comedy Theater in Budapest and remained there for nine years. His slight accent makes his talkie characters all the more charming. Constance Talmadge has not made a picture since her last marriage to Townsend Netcher. Yum Yum. Tish, tish, and a couple of funny faces ! Gary Cooper was not in the World War as he was only about 13 years old at the time of the conflict. He is American born but his parents were both from England. Richard Arlen has been in pictures since 1925 when he played with Ricardo Cortez and Greta Nissen in "In the Name of Love." Of course I can translate "Je t'aime" for you but who wants to know if "I love you?" Young Girl. Your requests were good ones, even if I say so, as who will if I don't? Margaret Mann, who played so beautifully in "Four Sons," is about 62 years old. James Hall is 30, Raymond Hackett is 28, Reginald Denny is 39 and Charles Chaplin is 41. James Hall's latest release is "Divorce Among Friends," with Irene Delroy and Lew Cody. J. A. Y. Bebe Daniels' mother is of Spanish descent, her father was Scotch and Bebe was born in Dallas, Texas, U. S. A. I'm not sure how fine a linguist she is but in any language she would make good. "Reaching for the Moon" is her newest picture and is with Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Jack Mulhall and Edward Everett Horton. Dolly Lou. So you want to help me 'lay out' my department with separate paragraphs for each question, every picture your two favorites have appeared in with the name of the character they portrayed, and a few other minor details. What's this new game of yours? Greta Garbo was horn 24 years ago in Stockholm, Sweden. Her family name is Gustafsson. She has golden hair, blue eyes with long dark lashes, is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. Her latest picture, "Inspiration," is with Robert Montgomery, Lewis Stone and that delightful little woman, Beryl Mercer. Clara Bow was 25 on her last birthday, July 29. She has played in over fifty films since she was the young stowaway in "Down to the Sea in Ships." Her newest film is "No Limit" with Norman Foster (the "Young Man of Man Ask Me! {Continued from page 10) Lew Ayres is the Young Man of the Hour! "Doorway to Hell" clinched his popularity. Here's the boy you're all writing in about, in a tragic moment from a scene in "Doorway to Hell." Mr. Ayres! hattan" Foster), Dixie Lee and Stuart Erwin. Clara has fiery red hair, agate brown eyes, is 5 feet 3l/2 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. M. H. C. You'll find addresses of the stars in our service on page 99 of this issue. That page will keep you busy and out of mischief for many a full moon. Mary Brian plays with Ina Claire, Henrietta Crosman and Fredric March in "The Royal Family of Broadway." Martha Sleeper appeared in "Madam Satan" with Reginald Denny and Kay Johnson. Little Eva. What did you do to Uncle Tom? I'm sorry I can't say why Joan Crawford doesn't send you her photograph. Enter that in your 'believe it or not' column. Joan's in "Paid" with Robert Armstrong, Kent Douglass and Marie Prevost. It was made under the title of "Within the Law," from the stage play. Joan's latest is "Dance, Fools, Dance." Murray G. B. Along with my numerous other accomplishments, I have the reputation of being a first class detective — finding long-lost sisters, old screen productions that have been buried for years, lost chords and other melodies, so why not try to locate your brother? I would suggest you drop Wallace Beery a line, as he befriended your brother after he left home. He took the name of Allan Whitney and was on the screen for a time. Speak up, Allan, and give the world a break. Dcrrall F. Of course, I like to hear from 11 -year-old girls and boys for it hasn't been so long ago that I confessed to that many years. Lack-a-day and ho-hum ! Nancy Carroll was born in New York City 24 years ago. She was christened Nancy LaHiff. She is the wife of Jack Kirkland and they have a four-year-old daughter, Patricia. Nick Stuart's real name is Nickolas Prata. He was born April 10, 1906, in Roumania. Richard Aden's home town is Charlottesville, Va. He is 31 years old. Alice E. What is a freckle or two between friends as long as the photographer knows his business, and I think he does. You'd be surprised how many of your favorite screen stars have a freckle or more on their pretty faces. Billie Dove is 27 years old. It is said that Billie has a perfect camera face — meaning that she photographs well from any camera angle. Sally. You are a booster for Mona Maris or I'm a poor detective. Mona was christened Marie Rosa Amidee Capivelle ; pronounce that if you can. She was born 21 years ago in Buenos Aires'. She has black hair, brown eyes, weighs 118 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall. She was educated in England, France and Germany and appeared on the screen in Germany before making pictures in Hollywood. Andrew S. If I don't get your letter I'm to let you know, as you can write again — good idea, so if you don't see this reply, write to the lost and found department or the port of missing men for instructions. Mary Pickford's new picture is "Kiki." Anita Page is "Reducing" with Marie Dressier, Polly Moran, Sally Eilers and Buster Collier, Jr. June Collyer is in "Charlie's Aunt" with Charlie Ruggles. Foolish One. Are there any more at home like you, if not, why not? Nils Asther is 29 years old, has black hair, dark greenish eyes, is 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds. He is the husband of Vivian Duncan. His last release and first talkie was "The Sea Bat" with Charles Bickford and Raquel Torres. (Continued on page 125)