The world film encyclopedia (1933)

Biographies of Film Directors (ROS-SGH) 203 ROSSON, Arthur. B. London, 1S89. As a youth was passionately fond of picturing himself as a jockey. The opportunity, however, did not present itself, and young Rosson was next heard of as a theatrical artiste. Has had a very varied and eventful career, working at different times as gold digger, film actor, stunt man and scenario writer. Eventually became a director in Hollywood, and has since worked for Alan Dwan, Triangle, Artcraft, Vitagraph, Universal, Goldwyn and Allied Pictures. Directed : Mounted Stranger (Univ), Trailing Trouble (Univ), Concentratin' Kid (Univ), EbbTide (Para-Brit), Women Who Play (Para-Brit). RUBEN, J. Walter. B. Nev. York City, Aug., 1899. Most film directors begin their career bj' experiencing work behind the footlights and Ruben is no exception to the rule. Went on the stage soon after graduating from Columbia University. Did not achieve great prominence as an actor, however, either on the legitimate stage or in vaudeville. Eventually turned his attention to motion pictures. Is now a director for Radio. His work proves that he has undoubtedly found the task for which he is best suited. Directed : The Public Defender (Radio), Roadhouse Murder (Radio), Secret Service (Radio), Mysteries of the French Police (Radio), Phantom of Crestwood (Radio), Man and Wife (Radio). RUGGLES, Wesley. B. Los Angeles, 1S99. ]\L Arline Judge, Oct. 1931. Has devoted the whole of his time to acting and directing ever since he left school. Has appeared in musical comedies, repertory, and in Keystone-Sennet t Comedies. Was first introduced to the public as a director by Morosco and has since worked for Famous Players, Ince. Metro, Universal, Preferred and Excellent Pictures. Acclaimed one of the ten best directors of 1930-31. Directed Ronald Colman in Condemned (U.A. 1929). Also Directed : Honey (Para), Sea Bat (M.G.M.), Cimarron (Radio). March of a Nation (Radio), Are These Our Children ? (Radio), The Roar of the Dragon (Radio), Monkey's Pazv (Radio). Uniform (U.F.A.), was released that she became world-renowned. Was signed by London Film Productions soon after the success of her German film to direct the film of English university life, Men of To-morrow (London Film Pro). SANTELL, Alfred. B. San Francisco, 1S96. Ed. San Francisco High School. Was intended as an architect, but had always been passionately fond of writing short stories, and this introduced him to the film world. Has also had a little experience before the camera, which, no doubt, has been invaluable to him as a director. During his career, has been scenarist, art-director and, finally, director. Directed : The Patent Leather Kid (F.N.), The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (F.N.), The Wheel of Chance (F.N.), Orchids and Ermine (F.N.), Classified (F.N.), The Gorilla (F.N.), Show Girl (F.N.), This is Heaven (Fox), Twin Beds (Fox), Romance of the Rio Grande (Fo.x), Arizona Kid (Fox), Daddy Long Legs (Fox), Blonde Reporter (Fox), Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (Fox), Polly of the Circus (M.G.M.), Tess of the Storm Country (Fox), Sea Wolf (Fox), Body and Soul (Tox), Sob Sister (Fox). SAVILLE, Victor. B. Birmingham, Sept. 5, 1897. First became associated with films on the business side, being engaged as renting manager for some time. In 1920 was given his first opportunity as a director by the Gaumont Companj'-, and has scored one success after another ; has a large following among cinema-goers in this country. Directed : Mademoiselle from Armentieres, co-directed (Gau-Brit). Hindle Wakes (co-directed with Elvey), Roses of Picardy, co-directed (Gau-Brit), Glad Eye, co-directed (Gau-Brit), The Arcadians (Gau-Brit), Tesha (Burlington), Kitty (Burlington), Woman to Woman (Gains), A Warm Corner (Gains), Sport of Kings (Gains), " W " Plan (Burlington), Sunshine Susie (Gains), Hindle Wakes (Gau), Michael and Mary (Gains), The Faithful Heart (Gains), Love on Wheels (Gains), Good Companions (GauBrit). SAGAN, Leontine. B Germany. Ed. South Africa. Although she had achieved fair success as an actress and producer of stage plays, it was not until her first film, Mddch:;n m SCHERTZINGER, Victor. B. Mahaway City, Pa., 1889. Brown hair, blue eyes. Ht. 5 ft. II in. Wt. 13 St. 7 lb. Ed. Philadelphia High School ; University of Brussels. Began his career as a concert violinist, touring throughout Europe, several