
Acting
Born January 6, 1903 · Kansas City, Missouri
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.

Eagle Squadron
1942

Keep 'Em Flying
1941

Buck Privates
1941

Flight Command
1940
The Pretty Pretender
1937

Reform Girl
1933

Hard to Handle
1933

Hot Saturday
1932

Follow the Leader
1930

Soup to Nuts
1930

Queen High
1930

Good News
1930

Love Among the Millionaires
1930

Paramount on Parade
1930

King of Jazz
1930

Honey
1930

Sweetie
1929

The Sophomore
1929