| EDWARD GIBSON, popularly known to the fans as "Hoot," was born
in Tekamah, Nebraska, in 1892. His early career was as a cowboy, circus
rider, actor and prize winner in scores of rodeos. He has a remarkable record
behind him on the Universal lot. He was elevated from two-reel westerns
to stardom in five-reel attractions about two years ago. He measures five
feet, ten inches in height, weighs 160 pounds and has light hair and blue
eyes. He married Helen Johnson, vaudeville actress, and recently became
the father of Lois Charlotte Gibson |