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Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Actor · Born 1875-04-03 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samuel Southey Hinds (April 4, 1875 – October 13, 1948) was an American actor and former lawyer. He was often cast as kindly authoritarian figures and appeared in over 200 films until his death. Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Joseph E. Hinds and Mary A. Beetham Hinds. He was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard Law School and worked for over 32 years as a lawyer before becoming a professional actor. After he lost most of his money in the financial crisis of 1929, Hinds retired as a lawyer and joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse. He started acting in Broadway shows at age 54. Hinds is perhaps best remembered for playing Peter Bailey, the father of James Stewart and founder of the Bailey Building and Loan, in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and for his part as Paul Sycamore in You Can't Take It With You (1938), both films directed by Frank Capra. Hinds was also known for his roles in the Abbott & Costello films such as Buck Privates (1941), Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942) and Pardon My Sarong (1942). He also portrayed Lew Ayres' father in the Dr. Kildare film series during the early 1940s. Hinds mostly played supportin…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — Pa Bailey
  2. You Can't Take It with You (1938) — Paul Sycamore
  3. Scarlet Street (1945) — Charles Pringle
  4. Destry Rides Again (1939) — Judge Slade
  5. Call Northside 777 (1948) — Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited)
  6. The Raven (1935) — Judge Thatcher
  7. Little Women (1933) — Mr. March
  8. Son of Dracula (1943) — Judge Simmons
  9. Stage Door (1937) — Henry Sims
  10. Phantom Lady (1944) — Judge (voice) (uncredited)
  11. Hellzapoppin' (1941) — Showboat Captain (uncredited)
  12. Lady for a Day (1933) — Mayor (uncredited)
  13. Test Pilot (1938) — General Ross
  14. Manhattan Melodrama (1934) — Warden of Sing Sing (uncredited)
  15. Buck Privates (1941) — Maj. Gen. Emerson
  16. The Boy with Green Hair (1948) — Dr. R.T. Knudson
  17. The Spoilers (1942) — Judge Stillman
  18. The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) — Andy Beeler
  19. Black Legion (1937) — Judge
  20. The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945) — Dr. Adams
  21. Lady on a Train (1945) — Mr. Wiggam, Waring Lawyer
  22. If I Had a Million (1932) — Lawyer (uncredited)
  23. Murders in the Zoo (1933) — Banquet Guest (Uncredited)
  24. The Egg and I (1947) — Sheriff Drum
  25. Man-Made Monster (1941) — Dr. John Lawrence
  26. She (1935) — John Vincey
  27. Seven Sinners (1940) — Governor
  28. Blossoms in the Dust (1941) — Mr. George Kahley
  29. The Bribe (1949) — Dr. Warren
  30. Night Key (1937) — Steven Ranger
  31. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936) — Sheriff
  32. Cobra Woman (1944) — Father Paul
  33. Bordertown (1935) — Judge at First Trial
  34. Pardon My Sarong (1942) — Chief Kolua
  35. Ride 'Em Cowboy (1941) — Sam Shaw
  36. Grand Central Murder (1942) — Roger Furness
  37. Sadie McKee (1934) — Dr. Branch (uncredited)
  38. The 9th Guest (1934) — Dr. Murray Reid
  39. Kid Glove Killer (1942) — Mayor Daniels
  40. Baby Take a Bow (1934) — Warden (Uncredited)