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INNER-VIEW5HE’S the boy they named a street afterrWhen Charles Farrell decided to leave the home town, Onset, Massachusetts, said town of Onset didn't become upset the least bit.A few years later, when the home town boy made good in a big way in Hollywood, they named a street after him in Qns*t.At the end of his second college jrear, he retired to Onset for the wmrner vacation, and worked .at hrs lather's ’ theatre there.And then came •Little Billy” to Onset. In case you don’t know who “Little Billy,' is, he's* the man that said clt; nieM west, young man. tc?me west. And go west young Farrell did.“Little- Billv ” ^ ffnidget vaudc. yjflian,’ offered Farrpil a job with his hct as martagdr arid property man.In this guise did the six footer Farrell and the'four footer “Billy’,' finally , rCaCh Hollywood...' •Then*! came the parting .'of the ways.) “Little Billy” went his wav,.and! Farrell went his—but not far. He only had $18.00 with which to go places.Just before the last dollar was spent, Farrell’s quest in search of extra work was successful.He landed a part in a mob scene. He stayed with the mob for many weeks among the many hollywood studios.Bit by bit part, he worked himself up. His first long term contract was awarded him by Fox.Soon after he had signed, other studios wanted to borrow him. A major company secured him tem-1andp( rarily for “Old Ironsides”“The Rough Riders.”Between the making of these pictures, he spent his idle moments on his home grounds, the Fox lot.Itr was one of these idle moments that has kept him picture busy ever since. He dropped in on Frank Bor-zage intending to recommend one of his friends for the, role of “Chieo” in “7th Heaven.”Borzage gave Farrell one look and said,, “Why don’t you speak for yourself, Charles.” Farrell was signed for the part. The rest is screen history. Overnight stardom and a popularity that has p y r a m i d e d through the years.The Fox star is 'six feet, 2f/i inches tall, and Vc'ighs 178 pounds,.; He friakes good use- of bis athletic build. Ik o\*ns a sailboat and Is anaceotnplFhq'd yachtsrpan, ’ Jikes to » svtfim. and- is an expert boxer. t'': ** vLikes golf, and holds' his ,6\vn lt;* _ , with the b,est'of them. He’s-a heayy ; •' 1 reader and fayprs /heavy fiction, jbiographies, poetry, and * psychological studies. ’;, •' ’ , : :'!’I Wes animals. Owh§ three bird dogs and Likes to hunt.Is also musically inclined, Pos- ; scsses a gbod singing voice, and also confesses to a tricky cornet finger.Can ride and rope with the bestof them.Owns a home at Beverly Hills, one at Toluca Lake, and a summer home at Malibu Beach.Seldom dresses up. Wears sport clothes for the most part.Fan mail is equal to that of any male star. He takes care of it all, with the help of his secretary.Is married, happily, to Virginia Valli. *
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Brookfield Linn County Budget Gazette
Brookfield, Missouri, US
Fri, Mar 11, 1932
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