The world film encyclopedia (1933)

Biographies of the Players (HAKj 95 At i6 he became a schoolmaster with no particular taste for the job. Eventually he tired of this, and left to become a student at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He toured in repertory, playing elderly parts, and has also played in London. ^Nlade his screen delaut in Bolibar (B.I.F., 1927), but will long be remembered for his brilliant performance in Tell England (B.I.F., 1930), the film which established him as a star. Also Played in : Hours of Loneliness (Carlton), The Hate Ship (B.I.P.), Such Is the Law (Stoll), Fascination (B.I. P.), Strictly Business (B.I. P.), Dance Pretty Ladv (B.I. P.). Priscilla the Rake (Sound City). HARDING, Ann. B. Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Aug. 17. Blonde hair, blue-grey eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 2 in. Wt. 7 St. 8 lb. M. Harry Bannister 1927 ; dau., Jane ; div. 1932. Boasts many accomplishments, among them flying, writing, and gardening. Had long experience on the stage before accepting a Pathe contract, which gave her the feminine lead in Paris Bound (1929). Also Played In : Her Private Affair (Pathe), War and Women (Pathe), Holiday (Pathe), Condemned (U.A.), The Girl of the Golden West (F.N.), East Lynne (Fox), Devotion (Pathe), Prestige (Radio), The Greater Love (Radio), Westward Passage (Radio), Just a Woman (Radio), Conquerors (Radio), Animal Kingdom (Radio). HARDWICKE, Cedric. B. Lye, Stourbridge, Worcs., Feb. 19, 1893. Ed. Bridgnorth School, Salop. M. Helena Pickard. First appeared on the stage at the Lyceum Theatre in 1912, during the run of The Monk and the Wo)nan. His tours include the provinces, South Africa and Rhodesia. Famous for his work in Shakespearean and modern plays and for his brilliant characterization. Will long be remembered as King Magnus in Shaw's play The Applecart, ^lade his screen debut in Dreyfus (B.I. P., 1931). Also Pl.\yed in : Rome Express (Gains). HARDY, Oliver. Full name, Oliver Norvelle Hardy. B. Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 18, 1892. Black hair, brown eyes. Ht. 6 ft. I in. Wt. 20 St. 4 lb. Ed. University of Georgia. M. Myrtle E. Reeves. This popular comedian, one of the Laurel and Hardy team, might have been golf champion, had he devoted as much attention to that sport as he does to the screen. Records show that he has won no fewer than twenty-four cups and two gold medals. Has had a long and varied experience on the stage and in two-reel comedies. Now under long-term contract with Roach. Visited England, July, 1932. Played In : The Rogue Song (M.G.M.), Berth Marks (M.G.M.), They Go Boom (M.G.M.), Angora Love (M.G.M.), Men 0' War (M.G.M.), Night Owls (M.G.M.), Perfect Day (M.G.M.), Bacon Grabbers (M.G.M.). Hoosegow (M.G.M.), Blotto (M.G.M.), The Brats {M.GM.),Beloiv Zero (M.G.M.), Hay Wire (M.G.M.), Beau Chumps (M.G.M.), Come Clean (M.G.M.), County Hospital (M.G.M.), The Chimp (M.G.M.), Helpmates (M.G.M.), Jail Birds (M.G.M.), The Chiselers (M.G.M.), Our Wife (M.G.M.), The Laurel and Hardy Murder Case (M.G.M.), One Good Turn (M.G.M.), Any Old Port (M.G.M.), AnoiheiFine Mess (M.G.M.), Pardon Us (M.G.^M.), Be Big (M.G.M.), Chickens Come Home (M.G.M.), Laughing Gravy (M.G.M.), Pack Up Your Troubles (M.G.M.), Their First Mistake (M.G.M.) . HARDY, S.\M. B. New Haven, Conn. Brown hair and eyes. Ht. 6 ft. Wt. 13 St. 8 lb. Ed. Yale University, i\I. Betty Scott. Started his career as a boy on the American stage and, after twenty-three years' experience, entered films in 19 17, and played in The Savage (Bluebird). Also Played In : Great Deception (F.N.), Prince of Tempters (F.N.), Bluebeard's Seven Wives (F.N.), When Love Grows Cold (Radio), High Hat (F.N.). Perfect Sap (F.N.), Orchids and Ermine (F.N.), Broadway Nights (F.N.), Life of Riley (F.N.), Texas Steel, Burning Up Broadway (Path6), Turn Back The Hours (Gotham), Big Noise (F.N.), Diamond Handcuffs (M.G.M.), Butter and Egg Man (F.N.), Night Bird (Univ), Outcast {F.'N.),Give and Take (Univ), Little Old New York (Cosmo), Get Rich Quick Wallingford (Cosmo), On With The Show (Warner), Dear Vivien (Para Christie), Big News (Pathe), Acquitted (Col), Mexicali Rose (Col), A Man's Man (M.G.M.), Burning Up (Para), True to the Navy (Para), Reno (W.W.), Song of the West (Warner), The Millionaire (Warner), Annabelie's Affairs (Fox), June Moon (Para), The Gay Nineties (M.G.M.), Magnificent Lies (Para), Peach O'Reno (Radio), Dark Horse (Warner), Make Me A Star (Para), Phantom of Crestwood (Radio), Goldie Gets Along (Radio).