| WALLACE BEERY is identified with the character of Richard, the Lion-Heartcd,
which he played in "Robin Hood" and also in a picture of the same
name. He is a brother of Noah and was born and educated in Kansas City,
Missouri. As a boy he left home and joined a circus, eventually becoming
an elephant trainer. Later, he went on the stage and had a widely varied
experience as stock actor, singer and star in musical comedies. He was the
first husband of Gloria Swanson. He is six feet tall, weighs 200 pounds,
and has dark hair and brown eyes. |