Samuel S. Hinds
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Samuel Southey Hinds (April 4, 1875 – October 13, 1948) was an American actor and former lawyer. He was often cast as kindly authoritarian figures and appeared in over 200 films until his death.
Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Joseph E. Hinds and Mary A. Beetham Hinds.
He was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard Law School and worked for over 32 years as a lawyer before becoming a professional actor. After he lost most of his money in the financial crisis of 1929, Hinds retired as a lawyer and joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse. He started acting in Broadway shows at age 54.
Hinds is perhaps best remembered for playing Peter Bailey, the father of James Stewart and founder of the Bailey Building and Loan, in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and for his part as Paul Sycamore in You Can't Take It With You (1938), both films directed by Frank Capra. Hinds was also known for his roles in the Abbott & Costello films such as Buck Privates (1941), Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942) and Pardon My Sarong (1942). He also portrayed Lew Ayres' father in the Dr. Kildare film series during the early 1940s. Hinds mostly played supporting roles, often kind and dignified authority figures; often lawyers, doctors, mayors, judges or the father of the main figure.
Hinds' first film was If I Had a Million (1932); his second film was The Road Is Open Again (1933) where he portrayed President Woodrow Wilson. His earlier career was reflected in the role of Judge Thatcher, tortured by the mad Dr. Richard Vollin (Bela Lugosi) in The Raven (1935).
Hinds acted in a total of 214 films. His last film was The Bribe, released in 1949, after his death.
Hinds died of pneumonia in Pasadena, California, on October 13, 1948 at age 73. He was married to Dorothy Cruickshack, they had two children.
Acted in
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
as (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
1961
as 'Manhattan Melodrama' (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Bribe
1949
as Dr. Warren
The Boy with Green Hair
1948
as Dr. R.T. Knudson
The Return of October
1948
as Judge Northridge
Perilous Waters
1948
as Dana Ferris
Call Northside 777
1948
as Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited)
Time Out of Mind
1947
as Dr. Weber
The Egg and I
1947
as Sheriff Drum
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Pa Bailey
White Tie and Tails
1946
as Mr. Bradford
Danger Woman
1946
as Dean Albert Sears
Inside Job
1946
as Judge Kincaid
The Runaround
1946
as Norman Hampton
Strange Conquest
1946
as Dr. Graves
Blonde Alibi
1946
as Prof. Slater
Little Miss Big
1946
as Wilfred Elliott
Scarlet Street
1945
as Charles Pringle
Week-End at the Waldorf
1945
as Mr. Jessup
Men in Her Diary
1945
as Judge Bergen
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945
as Dr. Adams
Lady on a Train
1945
as Mr. Wiggam, Waring Lawyer
Secret Agent X-9
1945
as Solo
Swing Out, Sister
1945
as Rufus Mariman
Escape in the Desert
1945
as Gramp
I'll Remember April
1945
as Garrett Garfield
Frisco Sal
1945
as Doc
The Singing Sheriff
1944
as Seth
South of Dixie
1944
as Colonel Andrew J. Morgan
Jungle Woman
1944
as Coroner
Cobra Woman
1944
as Father Paul
The Great Alaskan Mystery
1944
as Herman Brock
To the People of the United States
1944
as Harrison - Member of the Local Draft Board (uncredited)
Ladies Courageous
1944
as Brig. Gen. Wade
Chip Off the Old Block
1944
as Dean Manning
Phantom Lady
1944
as Judge (voice) (uncredited)
Sing a Jingle
1944
as J.P. Crane
Son of Dracula
1943
as Judge Simmons
Top Man
1943
as Mr. Fairchild
Larceny with Music
1943
as Brewster
Fired Wife
1943
as Judge Towne
We've Never Been Licked
1943
as Colonel Jason Craig
Hers to Hold
1943
as Dr. Crane
Mister Big
1943
as Jeremy Taswell
Good Morning, Judge
1943
as J.P. Gordon
Follow the Band
1943
as Pop Turnbull
He's My Guy
1943
as Johnson
It Ain't Hay
1943
as Colonel Brainard
Keep 'Em Slugging
1943
as Carruthers
Pittsburgh
1942
as Morgan Prentiss (President, Prentiss Steel)
Pardon My Sarong
1942
as Chief Kolua
Lady in a Jam
1942
as Dr. Brewster
The Spoilers
1942
as Judge Stillman
Grand Central Murder
1942
as Roger Furness
Kid Glove Killer
1942
as Mayor Daniels
The Strange Case of Doctor Rx
1942
as Dudley Crispin
Frisco Lil
1942
Ride 'Em Cowboy
1942
as Sam Shaw
Jail House Blues
1942
as Mr. Thomas Daniels
Don Winslow of the Navy
1942
as The CINCUS [Ch. 1]
Hellzapoppin'
1941
as Showboat Captain (uncredited)
Road Agent
1941
as Banker Sam Leavitt
Mob Town
1941
as Luther Bryson
Badlands Of Dakota
1941
as Wilbur Grayson
Unfinished Business
1941
as Uncle
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
1941
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
Blossoms in the Dust
1941
as Mr. George Kahley
The Shepherd of the Hills
1941
as Andy Beeler
Tight Shoes
1941
as Horace Grover, 'the Brain'
Adventure in Washington
1941
as Se. Henry Owen
The Lady from Cheyenne
1941
as Governor Howard
Man-Made Monster
1941
as Dr. John Lawrence
Back Street
1941
as Felix Darren
Buck Privates
1941
as Maj. Gen. Emerson
Know For Sure
1941
as Dr. Perkins
Trail of the Vigilantes
1940
as George Preston
Seven Sinners
1940
as Governor
I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now
1940
as George P. Morgan
Spring Parade
1940
as Von Zimmel
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
1940
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
The Boys from Syracuse
1940
as Angeen
Ski Patrol
1940
as Captain Per Vallgren
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
It's a Date
1940
as Sidney Simpson
Zanzibar
1940
as Dale
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
1939
as Court Aldrich
Destry Rides Again
1939
as Judge Slade
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
1939
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
First Love
1939
as Mr. Parker
One Hour To Live
1939
as Commissioner Cromwell
Hero for a Day
1939
as "Dutch" Bronson
Rio
1939
as Lamartine
Hawaiian Nights
1939
as Lane
Tropic Fury
1939
as J.P. Waterford
The Under-Pup
1939
as Dr. McKay
Career
1939
as Clem Bartholomew
Ex-Champ
1939
as Edward P. Nash
Calling Dr. Kildare
1939
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
Within the Law
1939
as Mr. Gilder
Pirates of the Skies
1939
Newsboys' Home
1938
as Howard Price Dutton
Secrets of a Nurse
1938
as Judge Corrigan
Little Tough Guys in Society
1938
as Judge
The Storm
1938
as Capt. Kenny
Young Dr. Kildare
1938
as Dr. Stephen Kildare
Swing That Cheer
1938
as Coach McGann
Personal Secretary
1938
as Alan Lemke
You Can't Take It with You
1938
as Paul Sycamore
The Road to Reno
1938
as Sylvia's Attorney
The Rage of Paris
1938
as Mr. William Duncan Sr.
Wives Under Suspicion
1938
as David Marrow
The Devil's Party
1938
as Judge Henry Harrison
Test Pilot
1938
as General Ross
Forbidden Valley
1938
as Jeff Hazzard
Double Danger
1938
as Police Commissioner David Theron
The Jury's Secret
1938
as Brandon Williams
You're a Sweetheart
1937
as Oh, Oh, Oklahoma Actor (uncredited)
Prescription for Romance
1937
as Major Goddard
Navy Blue and Gold
1937
as Richard Gates Sr.
A Girl with Ideas
1937
as Rodding Carter
Stage Door
1937
as Henry Sims
Double or Nothing
1937
as Jonathan Clark
The Road Back
1937
as Defense Attorney
Wings Over Honolulu
1937
as Admiral Furness
Night Key
1937
as Steven Ranger
Top of the Town
1937
as Henry Borden
Black Legion
1937
as Judge
She's Dangerous
1937
as Warden
The Mighty Treve
1937
as Uncle Joel Fenno
Love Letters of a Star
1936
as Artemus Todd
The Longest Night
1936
as Hastings
Sworn Enemy
1936
as Eli Decker
His Brother's Wife
1936
as Doctor Claybourne
Rhythm on the Range
1936
as Robert Halloway
Border Flight
1936
as Commander Mosely
Fatal Lady
1936
as Guili Ruffano
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
1936
as Sheriff
Woman Trap
1936
as Senator Andrews
The Reckless Way
1936
Timothy's Quest
1936
as Rev. Fellows
In Person
1935
as Dr. Aaron Sylvester
Rendezvous
1935
as John Carter, Assistant Secretary of War
Bad Boy
1935
as Husband
Dr. Socrates
1935
as Dr. McClintick
Two-Fisted
1935
as Mr. Pritchard
The Big Broadcast of 1936
1935
as Captain
Annapolis Farewell
1935
as Dr. Bryant
She
1935
as John Vincey
The Raven
1935
as Judge Thatcher
College Scandal
1935
as Mr. Cummings
Private Worlds
1935
as Dr. Arnold
Strangers All
1935
as Charles Green
West Point of the Air
1935
as Secretary of War
Living on Velvet
1935
as Henry L. Parker
Shadow of Doubt
1935
as Mr. Granby
Rumba
1935
as Henry B. Harrison
Bordertown
1935
as Judge at First Trial
Sequoia
1935
as Matthew Martin
Behind the Evidence
1935
as J.T. Allen
West of the Pecos
1934
as Colonel Lambeth
Mills of the Gods
1934
as Burroughs
A Wicked Woman
1934
as Judge (uncredited)
A Lost Lady
1934
as Jim Sloane
Have a Heart
1934
as Dr. Spear
His Greatest Gamble
1934
as Dr. Owen (uncredited)
Hat, Coat and Glove
1934
as John Walters (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
1934
as Dean Adams
Baby Take a Bow
1934
as Warden (Uncredited)
Sadie McKee
1934
as Dr. Branch (uncredited)
Manhattan Melodrama
1934
as Warden of Sing Sing (uncredited)
Men in White
1934
as Dr. Gordon
No Greater Glory
1934
as Gereb's Father
The Crime Doctor
1934
as Ballard
The 9th Guest
1934
as Dr. Murray Reid
Let's Fall in Love
1933
as New York Film Executive
Straightaway
1933
Convention City
1933
as McAllister
The Women in His Life
1933
as Thomas J. Worthing
Son of a Sailor
1933
as Admiral Farnsworth
Little Women
1933
as Mr. March
Fog
1933
as Dickens
Day of Reckoning
1933
as O'Farrell
Hold the Press
1933
as Taylor
Berkeley Square
1933
as The American Ambassador
Lady for a Day
1933
as Mayor (uncredited)
Penthouse
1933
as Stuyvesant (uncredited)
One Man's Journey
1933
as Dr. Babcock
This Day and Age
1933
as Mayor
Deluge
1933
as Chief Forecaster
Bed of Roses
1933
as Father Doran
The Nuisance
1933
as Mr. Beaumont
Gabriel Over the White House
1933
as Dr. H.L. Eastman
Murders in the Zoo
1933
as Banquet Guest (Uncredited)
The Crime of the Century
1933
as Philip Ames
The Road Is Open Again
1933
as Woodrow Wilson
If I Had a Million
1932
as Lawyer (uncredited)
The Amateur Gentleman
1926
as Charles - Marquis of Jerningham (uncredited)