"Who's Who in Hollywood". . . . from Hollywood, date unknown.
"Introducing Interesting Personalities: No. 91".
Earl Baldwin. Born in Newark, N. J., and graduated from
American Institute of Banking, New York City. Went to work as teller in a bank,
resigned when Ned Wayburn offered him a job as chorus boy, but had to reject Wayburn job
because of parental objections. Held 33 jobs, ranging fom soda jerking to office
boy for Thomas A. Edison, in next year and produced amateur collegiate musical comedy which
got him job of play reviewer and reader with M-G-M. During service with Metro,
Baldwin wrote 36 burlesque productions which were presented in Los Angeles.
Then began writing sub-titles and gags for Metro. Submitted a treatment on
"Brotherly Love" for Karl Dane and George K. Arthur, which got him job to write scenario.
Been writing scenarios ever since, with Warner Bros.-First National for several years.
Became a supervisor in 1936, but continued to write as well.
Photocopy from an unknown trade newspaper, found in the miscellaneous possessions of
Evelyn Miller. |
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