Simmons left the Twin Cities in the 1930s to launch his film acting career in 1937 .
While attending the university , Simmons competed in fencing and swimming and also acted in a few theater productions .
Simmons left the Twin Cities in the 1930s to launch Simmons ' film acting career in 1937 .
While attending the university , Simmons competed in fencing and swimming and also acted in a few theater productions .