The world film encyclopedia (1933)

Biographies of the Players (LAM-LAN) "3 carried on the stage in a performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin when he was still in arms. At three he was an " old trouper," appearing in his father's vaudeville act, in which he continued until he was thirteen. Started in films in 1924, appearing in When Love Is Young (Univ). Then had a contract with Universal, followed by one with Radio ; in between played for other companies. His progress has been slower since the coming of sound films. Also Played in : Harold Teen (F.N.), The Air Circus (Fox), On With the Shoiv (Warner), Dance Hall (Radio), Tanned Legs (Radio), Cheer Up and Smile (Fox), She's My Weakness (Radio), Indiscreet (U.A.). LAMONT, Molly. B. Benoni, South Africa, May 22, 191 1. Blonde hair, grey eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 5 in. Wt. 8 st. 8 lb. Ed. St. Dunstan's School, Benoni. The winner of a beauty competition organized in South Africa, the prize in which was a trip to England, and appearances in British films. Was at first given only small parts, but is now a contract feature plaj'er with B.I. P. First important role was in My Wife's Family (B.I.P., 1931). Also Played in : Shadotvs (B.I. P.), Uneasy Virtue (B.I. P.), The Good Old Sergeant-Major (B.I. P.), The House Opposite (B.I. P.), What a Night (B.I.P.), Old Soldiers Never Die (B.I. P.), Dr. Josser, K.C. (B.I. P.), The Strangler (B.I.P.), Brother Alfred (B.I. P.), Stop Me (B.I. P.), Strictly Business (B.I. P.), Lucky Girl (B.I.P.), Black Hand Gang (B.I. P.), The Last Coupon (B.I. P.), My Wife's Mother {HI. v.), Josseron thekiver (B.I. P.). LANCHESTER, Elsa. Real name, Sullivan. B. Lewisham, London, Oct. 28, 1902. Ed. privately. M. Charles Laughton, After having managed the Children's Theatre, and also the "Cave of Harmony," in London, made her first professional appearance on the stage in 1922, as the second shop girl in Thirty Minutes in a Street. Film debut Bluebottles (Montague, 1932) LANDAU, David. Is well known for his brilliant characterizations, and will long be remembered for the exceedingly fine performance he gave in Street Scene (U.A., 1931). Also Played in : Gentleman for a Day (F.N.), Arrowsmith (U.A.), Amateur Daddy (Fox). Polly of the Circus (M.G.M.), Taxi (Warner), Horse Feathers (Para). Roadhouse Murder (Radio), Purchase Price (W^arner), This Reckless Age (Para), It's Tough to be Famous (F.N.), 70,000 Witnesses (Para-Rogers), Cabin in the Cotton (Warner), Air Mail (Univ), Revolt (Warner), / am a Fugitive Warner), Silver Dollar (Warner), Heritage of the Desert (Para). LANDI, Elissa. Full name, Elizabeth IVIarie Landi. Daughter of Countess Zanardi-Landi. B. Venice, Dec. 6, 1904. Red-gold hair, green eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 5i in. W^t. 8 St. 8 lb. Ed, privately in London. M. J. C. Lawrence, barrister. Was discovered for the screen by Anthony Asquith, and given a part in Underground (B.I.F., 1928). She had, however, achieved success on the stage before this, having played leading roles in numerous London plays, among them being the part of Antonia Sanger in The Constant Nymph. Was induced by Fox officials to sign a contract and go to Hollywood in 1930. American film debut Body and Soul (Fox, 1931). Is an accomplished novelist, having written three books, " Neilson," " The Helmers," and " House for Sale." Also Played in : Bolibar (B.I.F.), Knowing Men (Talkicolour), The Price of Things (Elinor Glyn Pro), Sin (in Sweden), The Parisian (in France), Children of Chance (B.I. P.), Always Good-bye (Fox), Wicked (Fox), The Yellow Passport (Fox), The Devil's Lottery (Fox), The Woman in Room 13 (Fox), Burnt Offering (Fox), Sign of the Cross (Para). LANE, Lola. Real name, Dorothy Mulligan. B. Indianola, Iowa. Light hair, violet eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 2 in. Wt. 8 St. 5 lb. Ed. Simpson College. M. Lew Ayres, Dec, 193 1. Before achieving success on the screen, had been in turn cinema pianist, owner of a hairdressing salon, typist and nursemaid. Appearances on the stage followed. Film debut in Speakeasy (Fox, 1929). Also Played in : Fox Movietone Follies (Fox), Girl From Havana (Fox), Let's Go Places (Fox), After To-Morrow (Fox), Costello Murder Case (W.W.), Hell Bound (Tiffany), LANE, LupiNO. Real name, Henry Lane. B. London, June 16, 1892. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 3^ in. Wt. 10 St. 2 lb. Ed. at Worthing and London, M. Violet Blythe, 1917; i child, Laurie. JNIember of a famous theatrical family, which can trace its association with entertainment to 1703, when Chevalier Lupino