
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.

Buck Privates
MOVIE • 1941

Flight Command
MOVIE • 1940

Hot Saturday
MOVIE • 1932

Hard to Handle
MOVIE • 1933

King of Jazz
MOVIE • 1930

Paramount on Parade
MOVIE • 1930

Eagle Squadron
MOVIE • 1942

Keep 'Em Flying
MOVIE • 1941

Soup to Nuts
MOVIE • 1930

Sweetie
MOVIE • 1929

Follow the Leader
MOVIE • 1930

Queen High
MOVIE • 1930

Good News
MOVIE • 1930

Love Among the Millionaires
MOVIE • 1930

The Sophomore
MOVIE • 1929

Honey
MOVIE • 1930

Reform Girl
MOVIE • 1933