Stanley Smith
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 6, 1903
- Died
- April 13, 1974
- Birthplace
- Kansas City, Missouri
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.
Filmography
Eagle Squadron 1942
as Bell, RAF pilot
Keep 'Em Flying 1941
as Cadet (uncredited)
Buck Privates 1941
as Corporal (uncredited)
Flight Command 1940
as Lieut. Frost
- The Pretty Pretender
The Pretty Pretender 1937
Actor
Reform Girl 1933
as David Carter
Hard to Handle 1933
as Vocalist with Ralph Blackman's Band (uncredited)
Hot Saturday 1932
as Joe
Follow the Leader 1930
as Jimmie Moore
Soup to Nuts 1930
as Richard Carlson
Queen High 1930
as Dick Johns
Good News 1930
as Tom
Love Among the Millionaires 1930
as Jerry Hamilton
Paramount on Parade 1930
as Marine ('The Montmartre Girl')
King of Jazz 1930
as Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
Honey 1930
as Burton Crane
Sweetie 1929
as Biff Bentley
The Sophomore 1929
as Tom Weck
Credits from TMDB.