HOLLYWOOD, July 7. - Coming to Hollywood from Vancouver, B. C., a short time ago to recuperate from an attack of scarlet fever, Peggy Cartwright, 8-year-old film starlet, not only found southern California sunshine to be her best doctor, but she found an opportunity to enter motion pictures, all of which has resulted in her becoming a most popular member of the screen juvenile fraternity.
Peggy comes from a most distinguished family. She is the grandchild of Lady and Sir Richard Cartwright. Her uncle was Col. Robert Cartwright, a colonel in the Canadian army; her father, Conway Cartwright, is a doctor by profession and was the youngest major in the Canadian army. Because of his gallantry during the World War, he was recently elected to membership in the Ypres league in London, His Majesty King George the Fifth and Field Marshal Carl French acting as patron-in-chief and president of the loyal organization.
MADE SCREEN DEBUT
Peggy made her screen debut at Universal and made such a decided hit with officials of that studio that she was given the part of the little crippled child to portray in Frank Mayo's picture, "Afraid to Fight." Her performance in this picture won the unanimous praise of photoplay critics who referred to it as a feature of the entire production.
After appearing in support of Harold Lloyd in 'Hand to Mouth,' Peggy went on the Orpheum circuit in a special dancing act with her brother, Dick, acting as her partner. They made a tour of the circuit and then returned to Hollywood to resume screen activity. Peggy has appeared in support of virtually every foremost star of the silversheet. She was cast as the little sister of Louise Glaum in the star's picture, "Love," with Bert Lytell in "Alias Jimmy Valentine," with Betty Blythe in "The Third Generation," and with many others. She has also been seen in many Christie comedies.
STAR AS A CHILD
In "A Lady of Quality," now in production at Universal, starring Virginia Valli, little Miss Cartwright plays the part of the star as a child. The part carries added significance in that she makes up as a boy, allowing her a splendid chance to more firmly establish her versatility and ability to enact difficult roles. She is presently engaged with the Jack White productions in whose latest picture she is playing the featured role opposite little Benny Alexander, under the direction of Norman Taurog.
In addition to her accomplishments before the camera and footlights, the youngster is an expert horsewoman and has won three cups with her equestrian exhibitions. Two of the cups were won at Ambassador Horse shows and the other at the Ventura Horse show. She is also proficient as a dancer, swimmer, pianist, artist and cartoonist.
WINS BEAUTY PRIZES
It is doubtful if any other child her age presents the various accomplishments that Peggy does. She has won a number of beauty contests, and was recently adjudged the winner of the Clever Kiddie contest, staged by the Los Angeles Express.
Peggy's schooling has been placed entirely in the hands of private tutors. Like her parents and grand-parents, Peggy has taken a keen interest in things literary and she is conversant with the works of such noted authors as Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain, Shakespeare and others.
Directors under whom the child has worked have found her to be gifted with unusual dramatic talent and it is the foregone conclusion of those acquainted with her work that she will soon be sharing stellar honors with some of the screen's foremost baby stars.