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.
1942
as Bell, RAF pilot
1941
as Cadet (uncredited)
1941
as Corporal (uncredited)
1940
as Lieut. Frost
1937
1933
as David Carter
1933
as Vocalist with Ralph Blackman's Band (uncredited)
1932
as Joe
1930
as Jimmie Moore
1930
as Richard Carlson
1930
as Dick Johns
1930
as Tom
1930
as Jerry Hamilton
1930
as Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
1930
as Burton Crane
1929
as Biff Bentley
1929
as Tom Weck