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

as Corporal (uncredited)

King of Jazz

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

Hot Saturday

as Joe

Keep 'Em Flying

as Cadet (uncredited)

Hard to Handle

as Vocalist with Ralph Blackman's Band (uncredited)

Flight Command

as Lieut. Frost

Soup to Nuts

as Richard Carlson

Follow the Leader

as Jimmie Moore

Love Among the Millionaires

as Jerry Hamilton

Good News

as Tom