The world film encyclopedia (1933)

Biographies of tlie Players (GL,A) 59 CLAIRE, Bernice. Real name Bernice Jahnigan. B. Oakland, Cal. Dark brown hair, blue eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 2^ in. Wt. 8 st. 4 lb. Kd. San Francisco. Was at first attracted by the idea of writing Christmas plays for children, but was encouraged by her mother to take up theatrical studies and she eventually won through to the front rank in the theatre. First screen part in No, No, Nanette (F.N., 1930). Later signed a contract with First National. Also Played in : Song of the Flame (F.N.), Spring is Here (F.N.), Numbered Men (F.N.), Toast of the Legion (F.N.), Top Speed (F.N.). CLAIRE, Ina. Real name Ena Fagan. B. Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 1892. Blonde hair, hazel eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 2 in. Ed. Washington. M. (i) James Whittaker ; dissolved ; (2) John Gilbert, 1929 ; div. Aug. 1932. From the Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway she went to Hollywood where she made her first screen appearance in Polly With a Past (Metro, 1921). Also Played in : The Royal Family of Broadway (Para), Rebound (Pathe), The Greeks Had a Word for Them (U.A.). CLARE, Mary. B. London, July 17, 1894. Dark hair and eyes. M. Lieut. L. Mawhood. Her first appearance on the stage was on tour in 1910. Came to London in 1912. Has since played a variety of theatrical roles. Screen debut. The Prince 0/ Lovers (Gau). Also Played in : The Skin Game (Granger, silent), The Constant Nymph (Gains), The Skin Game (B.I. P.), Hindle Wakes (Gau), Many Waters (B.I. P.), Keepers of Youth (B.I.P.), Gipsy Blood (B.I.P.). (W.B.-F.N.). The Barton Mystery (ParaBrit), Where is this Lady ? (Amalgamated Films As.sociation). CLARK, Harvey. B. Boston, Mass., 1 886. Brown hair and eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 9 in. Wt. II st. 4 lb. Ed. M?,ssachusetts College, For many years was on the stage with Otis Skinner and Robert Hilliard ; also appeared in his own act in vaudeville. Has had an extensive screen career, appearing with most of the prominent American companies. Played in : Rose of the Golden West (F.N.), Get Your Man (Para), The Magic Flame (U.A.), A Woman Against the World (Tiffany), Tragedy of Youth (Tiffany), He Who Gets Slapped (M.G.), Ladies' Night in a Turkish Bath (F.N.), Floating College (Tiffariy), Camille (U.A.), The Rainbow (Tiffany), Anybody's Woman (Para), Seven Keys to Baldpate (Radio), Man Trouble (Fox), Going Wild (F.N.), The Optimist (Pathe), Red-Haired Woman (M.G.M.), Down to Earth (Fox), Those We Love (Tiffany). CLARKE, Mae. B. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 16, 1910. Brown hair and eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 4 in. Wt. 8 St. Ed. Atlantic City Junior High School. M. Lew Price ; div. She had a long stage experience in reviews and musical comedies, a: ong them Gay Paree and Manhattan Maty, in which she was featured as a dancer. Earliest films Big Time (Fox, 1929), Nix On Dames (Fox, 1929). Also Played in : Men on Call (Fox), The Fall Guy (Warner), Impatient Maiden (Univ), Reckless Living (Univ), The Profit Page (U.A.), Waterloo Bridge (Univ) Blonde Baby (Col), Frankenstein (Univ), Determination (Col), Three Wise Girls (Col), Night World (Univ), Breach of Promise (W.W.). CLARENCE, O. B. B. London, March 25, 1870. Ed. Dover College and University Hospital. M. Hilda Forcutt, 191 1 ; I dau. Pamela Lovell, 1914. Well-known stage actor. Made his stage debut in 1S90. Went to America in 1909 to star on the Am.erican stage and returned again to play in the West End. Played in : The Man from Chicago (B.I. P.), Keepers of Youth (B.I. P.), The Bells (Path6) , fack's the Boy (Gains), Good Night Vienna (B. & D.). Flag Lieutenant (B. & D.), Perfect Understanding (G. Swanson). Help Yourself CLARKE-SMITH, D. A. B. Montrose, Forfarshire, Aug. 2, 1888. Ed. Blackheath ; Pembroke College, Oxford. M. Alice Bowes. Was a member of the Oxford University Dramatic Society in 19 10, and m.ade his professional stage debut in The Great Adventure in 191 3. Served in the Royal Artillery during the war and resumed his stage career in 1919. Has produced several plaj^s. Screen debut Atlantic (B.I.P., 1930) Also Played in : Bracelets (Gau), Peace and Quiet (Fox-Brit), The Frightened Lady {Gdiixi?) ,■ Michael and Mary (Gains) ^