THE ANSWER CORNER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 72, 27 March 1937, Page 5 (Supplement)

THE ANSWER CORNER.

REPLIES TO INQUIRIES.

HAMILTOXIAX (Hamilton).—l have not heard if "Pickwick Papers'* is to be filmed. Two years ago, when taere was a "rush" to Shakespeare, it was considered by M.G.M. and Paramount. The former thought of Charles Laughton as Mr. Pickwick. an<f the latter of W. C. I Fields (who was Mr. Micawber in "David Copperfield") in the role. See answer to "Very Anxious." COLBERT FAN (Whangarei).—"Rusty" In the Dionne Quintuplets' second film was played by George Ernest. The Governor's wife, Martha Crandall, was played by Helen Jerome Eddy. Xo, they are not likely to send photographs free. That film, by the way, was actually called "Reunion"—it was only "Hearts in Reunion" for Xew Zealauders' benefit. You will find Dr. Dafoe and the ''quints" at Callander, Ontario. Canada. You will have to pay for nn autograph of either doctor or babies, I think. See answer to "Very Anxious." BILL (Grafton). —Yes. If you receive a photograph, especially an autographed one. It would eertainly be most polite to thank the star. And do more than that; write intelligently in praise or criticism of his or her latest work—that is what they are most of all interested to hear from fans. See answer to "Very Anxious." VERY ANXIOUS (Grey Lynn).—To you and other inquirers after free photographs it must be pointed out again that no such list can be accurate. More and more the stars are charging for pictures ( to fans or authorising their studios to do ' so. Because a number of readers have complained of "knock-backs" from stars or players on my "free list," I have decided to give no further information on that subject. For addresses of Errol Flynn and George Brent (both Warners), see published address list. EDDIE (Green Lane).—.Tackie Cooper was born on September 15. 1923, stands sft | lin. weighs 1101b, and has blonde hair i and hazel eyes. Freddie Bartholomew I was born on March 28, 1924. Doug. Fairbanks. jun., was born on December 9. 1907, is 6ft lin. weighs 1701b, and has light brown hair and blue eyes. Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1929, stands 4ft lin, weighs 601b and has golden blonde hair and brown eyes. Jane Withers was born on April 12, 1926, stands 4ft Bin. weighs 751b and has dark brown hair and green-grey eyes. As regards photographs, see answer to "Very • Anxious." R.A.F. (Grey Lynn).—Fredric March played the role of Jean Valjean from beginning to end of "Les Miserables." What made you think otherwise? For photographs see reply to "Very Anxious." For addresses see published list, as follows: — Garbo, at M.G.M.: Simone Simon. Fox: Donat. London Films; Leslie Howard, Warner's. CURIOUS (Point Chevalier). — Harriet Hoctor will be found at M.G.M. studio (see list of addresses, to be published once a month on thfs page). HARLOW-McCREA FAX (Avondale).—See address list. Mvrna Loy Jackie Cooper and Wally Beery. M.G.M.; Jean Parker and Lew Ayres. Paramount; James Dunn and John Role.<, Fox; Janet Gaynor. Frances Farmer and Joel McCrea, United Artists; Donald Woods and Grenda Farrell. Warner's. BROTHER ALFRED (Kamo). —Hail to an old friend! Fred Keating is still in pictures for Paramount; Bebe Daniels has done nothing for 18 months: Ketti Gallian is on the stage and in "extra" work; Anna May Wong is living quietly at her Peking home. For photographs and addresses, see answer to "Very Anxious." Edward Arnold and Steffi Duna. United Artists: Walter Abel. R.K.0.; Tom Brown. Universal; Richard Cromwell. Wilcox; Leonora Corbett and Cicely Courtneidge. Gaumont; Jane Baxter, 8.1.P.: Bebe Daniels and Mona Barrie, not known. JOAX WEBB (Palmerston Xorth).—Xo local distributing agencies are willing to seU "stills" for their films until the picture has been shown throughout the country. If It is not too late you might try them. Addresses are to be found in a Dominion directory at the post office. Bing's films are Paramount release (except "Pennies From Heaven," which is Columbia), and j Grade Fields are British Empire Films. ! GINGER FAX (Remuera). —See reply to "Very Anxious." Ginger is with R.K.O. GUY FAWKBS (Taumarunui). — Joan Crawfonl's hair is dark auburn, almost brown. PETE (Mount Eden). —"Valiant Is the Word for Carrie" was adapted for the screen by Claude Binyon from Barry Benefield's novel of the same title. Ask at a major bookshop. Re addresses, see address list for these: —Gladys George, Paramount; Miriam Hopkins (now back in Hollywood), United Artists; Ann Harding, Trafalgar; Sebastian Shaw, London Films. CLAUDIUS (Papatoetoe).—"l, Claudius" was only started at Denham late in February, and is expected to be released in London around Coronation date. It will be shown in one part, I believe. Cast of "I, Claudius Claudius. Charles Laughton ; Messalina, Merle Oberon; Roman General, Justus, Raymond Masgey; Livia. wife of Augu&tus, Flora Robson; Caligula, Emiyn Williams. "King Solomon's Mines" should be shown iere within a month or so. GABLE-DIX FAX (One Tree Hill).— Stanley Morner has just finished singing two songs in the male lead, as a tough guy orchestra crooner. in M.G.M.'s "Mama Steps Out," with Guy Kibbee, Alice Brady and Betty Furnese. as other topliners. Anita Loos was responsible for dialogue. CLIFF (Ellerslie). —Corporal King in "The country Beyond" was plaved by Robert Kent, of Fox. Jack Jones in "Educating Father" was played by Kenneth Howell. Xo "dope" on "Choose Your Partners,"