Stanley Smith

Biography

Stanley Smith was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 6 1903. Smith had to overcome family objections before making his career on the stage -- his father's family were bankers and his mother's dealt in lumber. He attended Hollywood High School and in his teens appeared at the Hollywood Bowl as Robin Hood. He was discovered by Lenore Ulric and given his first chance in 'Kiki' then played in stock for six years. Smith returned to the West Coast to perform in "The Royal Family." The handsome actor -- 5 feet 11 inches, 160 pounds, blonde hair, blue eyes -- attracted the attention of Pathe studios which signed the local boy. He played leading man to Nancy Carroll, Clara Bow, and Ginger Rogers in the days of the early talkies.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Buck Privates (1941) — Corporal (uncredited)
2. King of Jazz (1930) — Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
3. Keep 'Em Flying (1941) — Cadet (uncredited)
4. Hot Saturday (1932) — Joe
5. Hard to Handle (1933) — Vocalist with Ralph Blackman's Band (uncredited)
6. Soup to Nuts (1930) — Richard Carlson
7. Flight Command (1940) — Lieut. Frost
8. Paramount on Parade (1930) — Marine ('The Montmartre Girl')
9. Follow the Leader (1930) — Jimmie Moore
10. Good News (1930) — Tom
11. Sweetie (1929) — Biff Bentley
12. Love Among the Millionaires (1930) — Jerry Hamilton
13. The Sophomore (1929) — Tom Weck
14. Honey (1930) — Burton Crane
15. Eagle Squadron (1942) — Bell, RAF pilot
16. Reform Girl (1933) — David Carter
17. Queen High (1930) — Dick Johns
18. The Pretty Pretender (1937)