Enquiry and Answer Column

Northern Advocate, 3 June 1939, Page 3 (Supplement)

Enquiry and Answer Column

“MARRIED BLISS.”—CouId you tell me about Pat O'Brien? Is he married? Who is his wife? Has he always been an actor? ANSWER. —Pat O'Brien's real name is William O'Brien. Born in Milwaukee. on November 11, 1899. Educated Jesu Grade School, high school. University (Marquette). Married very happily to Patricia O’Brien. Alter an extensive stage career, Pat was completely down and out in New York. He was on the point of taking a job as orange salesman, when a phone call from Howard Hughes in California sent him post haste to play a part in “The Front Page" (United Artists. 1931). This was the beginning of a successful screen career. “PUBLIC ENEMY”—Is it true that Edward G. Robinson, the star of “The Last Gangster.” was formerly a gangster? ANSWER.—No. Robinson was born in Bucharest. December 12, 1893. Was educated in New York public schools and Columbia University. Made his

first stage appearance in amateur theatricals, and then vaudeville. His first screen appearance was in “The Bright Shawl,” with Richard, Barthelmess, in 1923, Biut not until eight years later did he achieve fame as a character actor.

“BLONDE”—What is the colour of Virginia Bruce’s hair? Is she married? Where could I write to her? ANSWER.—Virginia Bruce has blonde hair and blue eyes; height sft 4ifi. Married to John Gilbert. Her address is c/o Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, California.

“ZENOBIA’S INFIDELITY” Hal Roach announces that “It’s Spring Again” is the final title for the production previously known as “Zenobia’s Infidelity.” This is the picture which will launch Oliver Hardy and Harry Langdon as a new comedy team in full-length features. Gordon Douglas, for {he past two years director of the “Our Gang” series, has charge of the production, and Edward Sutherland will act as associate producer*-