Leanox Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 A sickly child, he was taken to the warm climate of southern CA. His father encouraged his aspirations for acting; appeared in a few small roles, then went east to do stage work. A screen test led to a contract with 20th Century Fox in 1936. He soon became one of their leading stars, playing in contemporary and period pieces. Who is he? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Are you Tyrone Power? Link to post Share on other sites
Leanox Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yes! You are next. Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I was a pre-medical student in college but became involved in campus theatre and decided on a stage career. After WW I service, I began an acting and singing career, and eventually became a popular leading man in silent films. The demand for my services increased with the coming of sound, where my good looks were enhanced by my rich speaking and singing voice. Through the mid-'40s, I kept busy playing dramatic, comic and musical leads. A few of my best known films starred Shirley Temple, Ann Harding, and Barbara Stanwyck. Link to post Share on other sites
Leanox Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Lew Ayres? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Not Ayres. I was seen on TCM very, very recently. Link to post Share on other sites
Leanox Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Edward Arnold Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 John Boles? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Yes, I am John Boles. Yours. Lavender. (I was in STELLA DALLAS) Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Deleted-posted 2x Edited by: lavenderblue19 on Mar 12, 2011 1:57 PM Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Her career began as a stand-in for a legendary actress. She worked in some silents, but achieved her success in talkies. A funny lady, she was usually cast as the wise-cracking best friend. One of her most famous roles involved a fight with the leading lady. She appeared in films in the 30's thru the 60's. She won a Tony Award in the 50's and was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress in the 60's. Her final film with a singing legend was in 1966. You all know this very funny blonde lady, Please name her. btw, thanks, finance Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Without looking anything up, it sounds like it could be Una Merkel. Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 It could, and is Una Merkel and Great that you recognized her without looking it up. Good job finance, your turn Edited by: lavenderblue19 on Mar 12, 2011 2:02 PM Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I was a popular star of silents and early talkies who strongly influenced the hairstyles and fashions of the period. I was taken into films as a repayment of a debt to my uncle by a famous filmmaker. I eventually gained popularity as an exuberant flapper. I authored my autobiography, a book on investments, and a book about my collection of miniatures. Link to post Share on other sites
cujas Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 When I was a little girl, my mother took me to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. She told me that she especially wanted to see Colleen Moore's Doll House. It was fabulous. You are silent screen star Colleen Moore. Link to post Share on other sites
cujas Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 When I was a little girl, my mother took me to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. She told me that she especially wanted to see Colleen Moore's Doll House. It was fabulous. You are silent screen star Colleen Moore. Link to post Share on other sites
cujas Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 When I was a little girl, my mother took me to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. She told me that she especially wanted to see Colleen Moore's Doll House. It was fabulous. You are silent screen star Colleen Moore. Link to post Share on other sites
cujas Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 When I was a little girl, my mother took me to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. She told me that she especially wanted to see Colleen Moore's Doll House. It was fabulous. You are silent screen star Colleen Moore. Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 You're not giving me much choice (4 times). Your thread, cujas. Link to post Share on other sites
cujas Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I was a big studio producer and production head. I was married to a beautiful movie actress. I produced some of the top '50s Hollywood movies. I'm not Irving Thalberg, but I was honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. Do you Know Me? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Are you Buddy Adler? Link to post Share on other sites
cujas Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I've got 20th Century Fox on my mind-- Very correct-- Fi's up-- Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I was a noted journalist and columnist who also wrote short stories and produced on Broadway. I wrote the stories on which 2 well-known films are based. I became a movie producer in the early '40s and was known for hard-hitting films. My last film, a landmark film, was released after my death in the late '40s. Link to post Share on other sites
Leanox Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Dorothy Parker? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 No. You've got the wrong sex. Link to post Share on other sites
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