The world film encyclopedia (1933)
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(HAR) Biographies of the Players
HARE, LuMSDEN. B. Cashel, Ireland,
Oct. 2, 1 8 75. Ed. London. M. Selene
Johnson.
As a boy was seized with the desire to travel, and became a sailor. After making four voyages round the world, he decided to take up acting. Stage debut, London, in a Bernard Shaw play. Made his screen debut in 19 16, as Kitty Gordon's leading man in As In A Looking-Glass (World). Has also "directed Fox pictures.
Also Played In : Moriarty (Goldwyn), King of the Khyber Rifles (Fox), The Black Watch (Fox), Girls Gone Wild (Fox), Masquerade (Fox), Salute (Fox), A Sky Hawk (Fox), Crazy That Way (Fox), So This is London (Fox), Scotland Yard (Fox), Ahvays Good-bye (Fox), Svengali (Warner), Charlie Chan Carries On (Fox), Under Suspicion (Fox), The Road to Singapore (Warner), Arrowsmith (U.A.). The Silent Witness (Fox), Devil's Lottery (P'ox).
HARE, John Robertson. B. London.
Dec. 17, 189T. Dark hair, dark eyes.
Ht. 5 ft 5^ in. Wt. 9 St 7 lb. M.
Rene Vivian ; dau. Diana.
Studied for the stage under Cairns James, making his first appearance in The Bear Leaders in the provinces, 191 1. Is known to cinema-goers for his performances in the Walls-Lynn comedies.
Outstanding Productions : Rookery Nook (B. & D.), Tons of Money (B. & D.), A Night Like This (B. & D.), Thark (B. & D.).
HARKER, Gordon. B. London, Aug.
7, 1 88^. Fair hair, hazel eyes. Ht.
5 ft. "9 in. Wt. 10 St. 7 lb. Ed.
Ramsey Grammar School, Isle of Man.
Although he has become famous for his impersonations of Cockney characters, in real life resembles much more the quiet unassuming business man. Has been a familiar figure on the London stage since J 903, when he made his first appearance in Much Ado About Nothing. One of his outstanding performances on the screen was in The Calendar (Gains-B.L. 1931). All his films have been made in Britain^
Also Played In : The Ringer (Gains), Love on Wheels (Gains), White/ace (Gains), The Frightened Lady (Gains), The Professional Guest (George King), The Star Reporter (Fox), Condemned to Death (Twickenham), T/ifi "IK" P/a^ (Burlington), The Squeaker (B.L.), The Stronger Sex (Gains), Shadows (B.I.P.), The Ring (B.I.P.). The Farmer's Wife (B.I.P.),
Champagne (B.I.P.), The Crooked Bille' (Gains), Sport of Kings (Gains), Escape (AT. P.), Return of the Rat (Gains), Rome Express (Gau-Brit), A Kingdom for Five and Six (Gains).
HARLAN, Kenneth. B. Boston, Mass.,
July 26, 1895. Brown hair, blue eyes.
Ht. 6 ft. I in. Wt. 13 St. 3 lb. Ed. St.
Francis High School, Brooklyn, N.Y ;
Fordham University, New York City.
M. (i) Salome Jane Harlan; div. ; (2)
Flo Hart ; div. ; (3) Marie Prevost,
October, 1924; (4) Doris Booth.
Stage debut at the age of seven with
Julia Arthur in More Than Queen. Many
years with stock companies followed this,
until in 19 17 he began his screen career
with the Triangle Co., playing in Betsy's
Burglar.
Also Played in : Finders Keepers (Univ), The Flame of the Yukon (Pathe), The Hoodlum (Goldwyn), The Penalty (Preferred), Twinkletoes (F.N.), The Virginian (Preferred), The Broken Wing (Preferred), Dangerous Business (F.N.), Mamma's Affair (F.N.), Lessons in Love (F.N.),, The Sap (Warner), Bobbed Hair (Warner), Paradise Island (Tiffany), Under Montana Skies (Tiffany), Fingerprints (Univ), Shadow of the Eagle (Ideal). The Widow in Scarlet (Mayfair). ..:i-;
HARLOW, Jean. B. Kansas City, March 3, 191 1. Platinum blonde hair, blue eyes. Ht 5 ft. 2\ in. Wt. 7 st. 12 lb. Ed. Barstow School, Kansas City ; Ferryhall, Lake Forest. M. (i) Charles F. McGrew, 1927; div. 1930 ; (2) Paul Bern, 1932 ; he d. Sept. 5. 1932.
Her only stage experience was derived from amateur dramatics at school. Known as the " original platinum blonde," her first professional experience was as Howard Hughes' leading lady in Hell's Angels (U.A., 1930).
Also Played In : The Saturday Night Kid (Para), Secret Six (M.G.M.), The Iron Man (Univ), Goldia (Fox), Platinum Blonde (Col), Three Wise Girls (Col), Beast of the City (M.G.M.), Blonde Baly (Col), ■ Red-Headed Woman (M.G.M.), Enemies of the Public (W'arner), Red Dust (M.G.M.).
HARVEY, Lilian. B. London, Jan.
19, 1907. Fair hair, blue eyes. Ht.
5 ft. 6 in. Wt. 8 St. 3 lb.
While on a visit to Germany, the war broke out and she was compelled to remain there, eventually achieving success as a