7.75x10-5/8” softcover publication that was published monthly by The Standard Casting Directory, Inc. This is Vol. 5, No. 9 from Oct., 1927. This early 326-page guide is loaded with big stars, some of which include: Jack Holt, Francis X. Bushman, Noble Johnson, Betty Blythe, Marie Dressler, Dorothy Rutledge and many more as well as a full page devoted to several ads for trained dogs. Contents of books are broken down to – “Feature Men, Character Men, Feature Comedians, Feature Women, Ingenues, Second Women, Character Women, Children, Directors & Producers.” Cover has heavy and obvious wear to spine which has been partially re-bound with clear tape. Good/VG. Pages show some wear with creasing at corners and at binding. Fine overall. Additional photos online.