Vintage Movie Resources

Biography — Robert Spindola has the unique distinction of entering pictures protesting. It was his piteous wails, rather than any artful smiles, that brought him to the attention of a motion picture producer.

Biography — After a thorough schooling in stock, she finally appeared on Broadway in Talent and The Second Man, and was brought to the attention of screen talent scouts.

Biography — Mickey Rooney began earning his way in the world when he was less than a year old.

Biography — Leonard Penn started in the theatrical business on the ground floor.

Biography — He usually portrays “dumb guys” on the screen, but can read and write five languages with ease.

Biography — A scout saw his performance in the play “Doomsday Circus” and reported to Rouben Mamoulian, who was casting “Queen Christina,” and gave him a role.

Biography — Born in New York City, a member of the Wupperman family of Angostura Bitters fame, Frank Morgan changed his name to Morgan when he made his debut in a vaudeville skit.

Biography — Una Merkel made her debut in a picture in which she played the sister of Lillian Gish and, at the same time, doubled for her, but the picture was never finished.