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Stanley Smith

Stanley Smith

Birthday: 1903-01-06 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1930
King of Jazz

as    Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')

1930
Queen High

as    Dick Johns

1930
Follow the Leader

as    Jimmie Moore

1930
Soup to Nuts

as    Richard Carlson

1930
Good News

as    Tom

1929
Sweetie

as    Biff Bentley