The world film encyclopedia (1933)

(PAR-PEN) Biographies of the Players Played in : On Trial (Warner), Chasing Trouble (Univ), Rejuve^iafion of Aunt Mary (Pathe), Girl in tJic Pullman (Pathe), Getting Gertie's Garter (Pathe), Watch Out (Fox), My Friend from India (Pathe), The Night Bride (Pathe), Blonde for a Night (Pathe), Lady of the Night (U.A.), The Sap (Warner). Masquerade (Fox), The Crazy Nut (Mermaid-Educational), Cheer Up and Smile (Fox), Not So Dumb (M.G.M.), The Lady Surrenders (Univ), The Chumps (Educational-Mack Sennett), Who's the Boss (Vita), Poor Aubrey (Vita), Reno or Bust (Vita), The Doctor's Wife (Vita), Her Man (Pathe), A Woman of Experience (Pathe), A Fool's Advice (Frank Fay) Torchy Turns the Trick (Educ), Torchy's Nightcap (Educ), What Price Taxi ? (M.G.M.). Torchy's Vocation (Educ). made her appearance in motion-pictures, one of the earliest being The Boy Friend (M.G.M., 1926). Also Played in : Peter Grimm, The Gay Nineties (Warner), Words and Music (Fox), Lone Star Ranger (Fox), South Sea Rose (Fox), Harmony at Home (Fox), The Big Party (Fox), Tarnished Lady (Para), The Smiling Lieutenant (Para), Husband's Holiday (Fox), Daddy Long Legs (F.N.), Penrod and Sam (Univ), Heaven on Earth (Univ), The Cat Creeps (Univ), So Big (Warner), The Expert (Warner), Play Girl (Warner), Miss Pinkerton (Warner), Two Against the World (Warner), Love Me To-night (Para), New Morals for Old (M.G.M.), Guilty as Charged (Para), Breach of Promise (W.W.), Bill of Divorcement (Radio), The Way of Life (Warner). PARKER, Cecilia. B. Fort William, Ontario, Canada, April 26, 1905. Blonde hair, brown eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 3^ in. Wt. 7 St. II lb. Ed. Blessed Sacrament Parochial School, Hollywood ; Convent of the Immaculate Heart, Hollywood. Taken to Hollywood when a baby. Specialized in music and dramatics at school, but has never been on the stage. Appeared as an extra in Women of All Nations (Fox, 1931), and had a small part in Young as You Feel (Fox) . During the shooting of the latter was seen by Sol Wurtzel, general superintendent of Fox Films, who promptly signed her for lead in Rainbow Trail (Fox, 1932). Also Played in : Mystery Ranch (Fox), The Lost Special (Univ), Tombstone Canyon (Tiffany). PATERSON, Pat. B. Bradford, 1912. Brown hair, brown eyes. Ht. 5 ft. Wt. 7 St. Stage career began at the age of ten, when she appeared in pantomime. Ran away from school and came to London, where she got a part in Stop Flirting. Three years touring followed, and then in London cabarets. Achieved no little success by her work for the B.B.C. Plajred her first important screen role in The Professional Guest (Fox-Brit, 1931). Also Played in : The Great Gay Road (Butcher's), Partners Please (P.D.C.), Lord Babs (Gains), Murder on the Second Floor (Warner), The Service Flat (P.D.C.). PATTERSON, Elizabeth. B. Savanah, Tenn. Dark brown hair, dark blue eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 5 in. Wt. S St. 3 lb. Ed. Savannah ; Mortin College. Following numerous stage successes PEERS, Joan. B. Chicago, 111, 191 1. Dark brown hair, green eyes. Ht. 5ft. Ed. Alta Loma Grammar School, Los Angeles ; Hyde Park High School, Chicago. Stage career began soon after she had mastered the art of walking. As a child she was a solo dancer with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The untimely withdrawal of a play on which she depended for her income led her to the studios in New York, where she played in crowds. Played in : Rosita (U.A.), Looking for Trouble (Univ), Applause (Para), Two Black Crows, (Para), Around the Corner(Col), Rain or Shine (Col), Romeo in Pyjamas (M.G.M.), Tol'able David (Col), Over the Hill (Fox). PENDLETON, Nat. B. Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 9, 1899. Dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Ht. 5 ft. 11 in. Wt. 15 st. Ed. public schools of New York City ; Columbia College. On leaving college joined the Standard Oil Company for whom he went to Portugal. After twelve months, went into business for himself as general importer. Remained in Spain and Portugal for four years. On his return to the United States, 1921, became vice-president and general manager of the True-Story Films Coi-poration. From this he went to professional wrestling which introduced him in time to the stage, where he made his debut as a wrestler in Irene Bordoni's play Naughty Cinderella. Other small theatrical parts and wrestling bouts followed, until eventually he made his film debut with Lubin. Also Played in : Laughing Lady (Para), The Big Pond (Para), Last of the