| LIONEL BARRYMORE was one of the first recognized stage stars to go into
motion pictures, making his screen debut with David Wark Griffith. He was
born in Philadelphia, in April, 1878. His first appearance on the stage
was in 1893 in "The Rivals," playing with his illustrious grandmother,
Mrs. John Drew, Sr. Later, his uncle, John Drew, took him in charge and
he appeared for two seasons playing in "The Second in Command."
He is married to Irene Fenwick, actress. He is five feet, eleven inches
tall, has blue eyes and brown hair. |