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 fathers family were bankers and his mothers 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.
Joe
Film 1932
Vocalist with Ralph Blackman's Band (uncredited)
Film 1933
Jerry Hamilton
Film 1930
Jimmie Moore
Film 1930
Tom
Film 1930
Dick Johns
Film 1930
Film 1937
Tom Weck
Film 1929
Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
Film 1930
Biff Bentley
Film 1929
Burton Crane
Film 1930
Richard Carlson
Film 1930
Corporal (uncredited)
Film 1941
Cadet (uncredited)
Film 1941
David Carter
Film 1933