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.

Known For

Buck Privates

Corporal (uncredited)

Soup to Nuts

Richard Carlson

Eagle Squadron

Bell, RAF pilot

Flight Command

Lieut. Frost

Keep 'Em Flying

Cadet (uncredited)

Good News

Tom

King of Jazz

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

Hard to Handle

Vocalist with Ralph Blackman's Band (uncredited)

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
1942	Eagle Squadron	Bell, RAF pilot
1941	Buck Privates	Corporal (uncredited)
1941	Keep 'Em Flying	Cadet (uncredited)
1940	Flight Command	Lieut. Frost
1937	The Pretty Pretender
1933	Hard to Handle	Vocalist with Ralph Blackman's Band (uncredited)
1933	Reform Girl	David Carter
1932	Hot Saturday	Joe
1930	Love Among the Millionaires	Jerry Hamilton
1930	Follow the Leader	Jimmie Moore
1930	Good News	Tom
1930	Queen High	Dick Johns
1930	King of Jazz	Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
1930	Honey	Burton Crane
1930	Soup to Nuts	Richard Carlson
1929	The Sophomore	Tom Weck
1929	Sweetie	Biff Bentley

Year	TV Show	Role