THE "Lone Star State" has sent several stars to twinkle in
motion pictures, Houston having the honor to enter one of the peachblown
variety - Hope Hampton, born in that city in 1902. She grew up imbued with
all the vivacity and freshness that come from an active life out of doors.
After graduating from high school, she went to New York, accompanied by
her mother, to study in the Sargent Dramatic School. Her work in Sargent
school plays finally was so satisfactory that she received offers from both
stage and picture people. She chose a screen career, although she was possessed
of a beautiful singing voice.
Her first picture was with the Maurice Tourneur Productions, the title
of which was "Woman" and which was released about November, 1918.
Then she was starred in "A Modern Salome," which was released
by the Metro Pictures Corporation.
Her subsequent pictures have been "The Bait" for the Famous
Players-Lasky Corporation; "Stardust" and "The Light in the
Dark," distributed by the First National.
Miss Hampton's forthcoming special production will be "Lawful Larceny,"
to be made by Allan Dwan for the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, which
she is working on at this time. In the past two years she has made many
personal appearances. Her stage presence, her singing and personality are
captivating.
She is not married. Her hobby is music. She also loves to travel. She
has made many trips abroad and is planning a trip around the world when
her time permits.
Her hair is brown and her eyes are blue. Her weight is about 120 pounds
and her height five feet five inches. |