Stanley Smith
Born January 06, 1903 (Age: 123)
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Kansas City, Missouri
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.
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.
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Filmography
Eagle Squadron
1942
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as Bell, RAF pilot
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Age: 39
Keep 'Em Flying
1941
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as Cadet (uncredited)
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Age: 38
Buck Privates
1941
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as Corporal (uncredited)
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Age: 38
Hot Saturday
1932
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as Joe
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Age: 29
Follow the Leader
1930
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as Jimmie Moore
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Age: 27
Soup to Nuts
1930
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as Richard Carlson
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Age: 27
Queen High
1930
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as Dick Johns
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Age: 27
Good News
1930
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as Tom
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Age: 27
Love Among the Millionaires
1930
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as Jerry Hamilton
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Age: 27
Paramount on Parade
1930
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as Marine ('The Montmartre Girl')
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Age: 27
King of Jazz
1930
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as Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
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Age: 27
Honey
1930
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as Burton Crane
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Age: 27