Stanley Smith (actor)

Stanley Smith
Born
Joseph Stanley Smith

(1903-01-06)January 6, 1903
DiedApril 13, 1974(1974-04-13) (aged 71)
OccupationActor
Years active1929–1943
SpouseHelen Evans
Children2

Joseph Stanley Smith[1][2][3] (January 6, 1903[2] – April 13, 1974[1])[4] was a film actor and singer. He had leading roles opposite various other stars and featured in several musicals.

  1. ^ a b "Obituaries: J. Stanley Smith". Variety. April 24, 1974. p. 63. ProQuest 1032481553. J. Stanley Smith, 69, former stage and screen leading man, died April 13 in his Pasadena (Calif.) home after a lengthy illness. Starting his career in high school theatricals, he appeared on the stage in such plays as 'Kiki,' 'What Price Glory' and 'The Royal Family' before turning to films in 1929 to play opposite Nancy Carroll in Paramount's 'Sweetie.' He was also with femme star in 'Honey' the following year. [...] Surviving are his wife and daughter.
  2. ^ a b "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGT3-HB8 : 26 November 2014), Joseph S Smith, 13 Apr 1974; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
  3. ^ "California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXB-312C : Fri Mar 08 01:49:59 UTC 2024), Entry for Joseph Stanley Smith and J H Fetty, 14 February 1942.
  4. ^ Kear, Lynn; Rossman, John (2016-03-30). The Complete Kay Francis Career Record: All Film, Stage, Radio and Television Appearances. ISBN 9781476602875.