Acting

Zelma O'Neal

Born May 29, 1903 · Rock Falls, Illinois, USA

Died November 3, 1989 · aged 86

Zelma O'Neal (May 29, 1903 - November 3, 1989) was an actress, singer, and dancer in the 1920s and 1930s. She appeared on Broadway and in early sound films, including the Paramount Pictures films Paramount on Parade and Follow Thru (both 1930). She was married to actor Anthony Bushell from 1928-1935. He said in the 1990s that he ended the marriage because he wanted a joint career, but she wanted …

Known For

Joy Ride

Joy Ride · 1935

Two cousins invite their girlfriends on a joy-ride, but car trouble leads to catastrophe!

Paramount on Parade

Paramount on Parade · 1930

Paramount on Parade

MovieMusicComedy

This 1930 film, a collection of songs and sketches showcasing Paramount Studios' contract stars, credits 11 directors

Peach-o-Reno

Peach-o-Reno · 1931

MovieComedyRomance

After a quarrel at their 25th wedding anniversary, Joe and Aggie Bruno decide to divorce each other, and both leave for Reno. So do their daughters Prudence and Pansy, but they want to get their parents back together. Joe and Aggie, accidentally, are becoming clients at the same law-firm, Wattles and Swift, which is the biggest and most successful in town.

Follow Thru

Follow Thru · 1930

MovieComedyMusic

Lora Moore, the club champion, loses a golf match to a woman from another golf club. Then Jerry Downs, a handsome golf pro, and his goofy friend, Jack Martin, show up. Lora takes him on as her golf teacher to work on her putt. She falls for him, but so do several other women. Meanwhile Angie Howard, Lora's friend, chases after Jack. A lot of silliness ensues.

There Goes Susie

There Goes Susie · 1935

There Goes Susie

Mister Cinders

Mister Cinders · 1935

The Cinderella story is reversed in this light-hearted adaptation, with Cinders a young man who eventually wins the 'princess' – in this case, an oil millionaire's daughter!

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas · 1934

Freedom of the Seas

George Smith, a mild-mannered clerk with a crush on his boss's daughter, is led astray by an old friend of his father. A midday sojourn to a public bar results in him insulting his boss, getting sacked and enlisting in the Navy. Will he still remain a feeble second-best, or will active service make a man of him?

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon'

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon' · 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon'

Bobby Jones instructs a husband and the judge in his divorce proceedings on proper use of the Spoon.

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Joy Ride

Joy Ride · 1935

Two cousins invite their girlfriends on a joy-ride, but car trouble leads to catastrophe!

Virgy Maxwell

Paramount on Parade

Paramount on Parade · 1930

Paramount on Parade

MovieMusicComedy

This 1930 film, a collection of songs and sketches showcasing Paramount Studios' contract stars, credits 11 directors

Gym Sweetheart (In a Girls' Gym)

Peach-o-Reno

Peach-o-Reno · 1931

MovieComedyRomance

After a quarrel at their 25th wedding anniversary, Joe and Aggie Bruno decide to divorce each other, and both leave for Reno. So do their daughters Prudence and Pansy, but they want to get their parents back together. Joe and Aggie, accidentally, are becoming clients at the same law-firm, Wattles and Swift, which is the biggest and most successful in town.

Pansy Bruno

Follow Thru

Follow Thru · 1930

MovieComedyMusic

Lora Moore, the club champion, loses a golf match to a woman from another golf club. Then Jerry Downs, a handsome golf pro, and his goofy friend, Jack Martin, show up. Lora takes him on as her golf teacher to work on her putt. She falls for him, but so do several other women. Meanwhile Angie Howard, Lora's friend, chases after Jack. A lot of silliness ensues.

Angie Howard

There Goes Susie

There Goes Susie · 1935

There Goes Susie

Bunny

Mister Cinders

Mister Cinders · 1935

The Cinderella story is reversed in this light-hearted adaptation, with Cinders a young man who eventually wins the 'princess' – in this case, an oil millionaire's daughter!

Jill Kemp

Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas · 1934

Freedom of the Seas

George Smith, a mild-mannered clerk with a crush on his boss's daughter, is led astray by an old friend of his father. A midday sojourn to a public bar results in him insulting his boss, getting sacked and enlisting in the Navy. Will he still remain a feeble second-best, or will active service make a man of him?

Jennie

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon'

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon' · 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon'

Bobby Jones instructs a husband and the judge in his divorce proceedings on proper use of the Spoon.

Zelma - the Wife (uncredited)

Let's Make a Night of It

Let's Make a Night of It · 1937

Let's Make a Night of It

MovieComedyMusic

Unbeknown to each other, a husband and wife acquire separate nightclubs in the same London street; however, both clubs are on the brink of bankruptcy.

Kitty