American actor (1875–1948)
Samuel Hinds in Stage Door (1937) Samuel Southey Hinds (April 4, 1875 – October 13, 1948) was an American actor and former lawyer. He was often cast as kindly authority figures and appeared in more than 200 films in a career lasting 22 years.
Early years Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York , the son of Joseph E. Hinds and Mary A. Beetham Hinds.[1] He was the great-grandson of poet Robert Southey .[citation needed ] His father was the president of the United States Playing Card Company ,[2]
He was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy , Harvard Law School , and New York University Law School [1] and worked for more than 32 years as a lawyer before becoming a professional actor. After he lost most of his money in the financial crisis of 1929, Hinds retired as a lawyer[3] and joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse .[2] He started acting in Broadway shows at age 54.
Career Hinds is perhaps best remembered for playing Peter Bailey, the kindly father of James Stewart and founder of the Bailey Building and Loan, in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and for his part as Paul Sycamore in You Can't Take It with You (1938), both films directed by Frank Capra . Hinds was also known for his roles in the Abbott & Costello films such as Buck Privates (1941), Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942) and Pardon My Sarong (1942). He also portrayed Lew Ayres ' father in the Dr. Kildare film series during the early 1940s. Hinds mostly played supporting roles, often kind and dignified authority figures; often lawyers, doctors, mayors, judges or the father of the main figure.
Hinds' first film was The Amateur Gentleman (1926);[2] his second film was If I Had A Million (1932). His earlier career was reflected in the role of Judge Thatcher, tortured by the mad Dr. Richard Vollin (Bela Lugosi ) in The Raven (1935).
Hinds acted in a total of about 220 films. His last film was The Bribe , released in 1949, after his death.
Death Hinds died of pneumonia in Pasadena, California , on October 13, 1948, at age 73.[4] He was married to Dorothy Cruickshank. They had two children.
Selected filmography The Amateur Gentleman (1926) as Charles - Marquis of Jerningham (uncredited) (film debut)If I Had a Million (1932) as Lawyer (uncredited)The Crime of the Century (1933) as Philip AmesMurders in the Zoo (1933) as Banquet Guest (uncredited)Gabriel Over the White House (1933) as Dr. H.L. EastmanThe Nuisance (1933) as Mr. BeaumontBed of Roses (1933) as Father DoranDeluge (1933) as Chief ForecasterThis Day and Age (1933) as Mayor - GeorgeOne Man's Journey (1933) as Dr. BabcockLady for a Day (1933) as Mayor (uncredited)Penthouse (1933) as Stuyvesant - Durant's Law Partner (uncredited)Berkeley Square (1933) as American AmbassadorHold the Press (1933) as R.T. TaylorDay of Reckoning (1933) as O'FarrellFog (1933) as DickensLittle Women (1933) as Mr. MarchThe World Changes (1933) as A Banker (uncredited)Son of a Sailor (1933) as Admiral FarnsworthThe Women in His Life (1933) as Thomas J. WorthingConvention City (1933) as McAllisterStraightaway (1933)Let's Fall in Love (1933) as New York Executive (uncredited)The Big Shakedown (1934) as Kohlsadt - Board Member (uncredited)Massacre (1934) as Judge Eldridge (uncredited)You Can't Buy Everything (1934) as Henry - Banking Clerk (uncredited)The Ninth Guest (1934) as Dr. Murray ReidThe Crime Doctor (1934) as BallardNo Greater Glory (1934) as Gareb's GrandfatherMen in White (1934) as Dr. GordonSisters Under the Skin (1934) as WintersManhattan Melodrama (1934) as Warden of Sing Sing (uncredited)Sadie McKee (1934) as Dr. Branch (uncredited)The Most Precious Thing in Life (1934) as Dean (uncredited)Operator 13 (1934) as Officer Price (uncredited)Baby, Take a Bow (1934) as Warden (uncredited)The Defense Rests (1934) as Dean AdamsHis Greatest Gamble (1934) as Dr. Owen (uncredited)Hat, Coat, and Glove (1934) as John Walters (uncredited)The Cat's-Paw (1934) as Rev. Julian Cobb - Missionary (uncredited)She Was a Lady (1934) as Mr. Traill (uncredited)Have a Heart (1934) as Dr. SpearA Lost Lady (1934) as Jim SloaneEvelyn Prentice (1934) as Mr. Newton - Party Guest (uncredited)A Wicked Woman (1934) as Judge (uncredited)Mills of the Gods (1934) as BurroughsSequoia (1934) as Dr. Matthew MartinWest of the Pecos (1934) as Colonel LambethBehind the Evidence (1935) as J.T. AllenBordertown (1935) as Judge at First Trial (uncredited)Wings in the Dark (1935) as Kennel Club Secretary (uncredited)Rumba (1935) as Henry B. HarrisonDevil Dogs of the Air (1935) as Fleet Commander (uncredited)Shadow of Doubt (1935) as Thomas GranbyLaw Beyond the Range (1935) as Editor George Alexander (uncredited)Death Flies East (1935) as Professor Grayson (uncredited)Living on Velvet (1935) as Henry L. ParkerPrivate Worlds (1935) as Dr. ArnoldWest Point of the Air (1935) as Secretary of War (uncredited)Black Fury (1935) as Judge (uncredited)Strangers All (1935) as Charles GreenCollege Scandal (1935) as Mr. CummingsThe Raven (1935) as Judge ThatcherShe (1935) as John Vincey (uncredited)Accent on Youth (1935) as Benham (uncredited)Annapolis Farewell (1935) as Dr. BryantThe Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935) as CaptainTwo-Fisted (1935) as Mr. PritchardDr. Socrates (1935) as Dr. McClintickRendezvous (1935) as John CarterBad Boy (1935) as Husband (uncredited)In Person (1935) as Dr. Aaron SylvesterMillions in the Air (1935) as Colonel EdwardsThe Reckless Way (1936)Timothy's Quest (1936) as Rev. FellowsThe Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936) as SheriffWoman Trap (1936) as Senator AndrewsFatal Lady (1936) as Guili RuffanoBorder Flight (1936) as Commander MoselyRhythm on the Range (1936) as Robert HallowayHis Brother's Wife (1936) as Dr. ClaybourneSworn Enemy (1936) as Eli DeckerThe Longest Night (1936) as Hastings, Store ManagerLove Letters of a Star (1936) as Artemus ToddBlack Legion (1937) as JudgeThe Mighty Treve (1937) as Uncle Joel FennoShe's Dangerous (1937) as WardenTop of the Town (1937) as Henry BordenNight Key (1937) as Stephen RangerWings Over Honolulu (1937) as Adm. FurnessThe Road Back (1937) as Defense AttorneyDouble or Nothing (1937) as Jonathan ClarkThe Lady Fights Back (1937) as Judge Cartwright (uncredited)Stage Door (1937) as Henry SimsA Girl with Ideas (1937) as Rodding CarterNavy Blue and Gold (1937) as Richard Gates Sr.Prescription for Romance (1937) as Major GoddardThe Jury's Secret (1938) as Brandon WilliamsDouble Danger (1938) as Police Commissioner David TheronForbidden Valley (1938) as Jeff HazzardTest Pilot (1938) as General RossThe Devil's Party (1938) as Justice HarrisonWives Under Suspicion (1938) as David MarrowThe Rage of Paris (1938) as Mr. William Duncan Sr.Little Tough Guy (1938) as 1st Judge (voice, uncredited)The Road to Reno (1938) as Sylvia's AttorneyYou Can't Take It with You (1938) as Paul SycamorePersonal Secretary (1938) as Alan LemkeSwing That Cheer (1938) as Coach McGannYoung Dr. Kildare (1938) as Dr. Stephen KildareThe Storm (1938) as Capt. KennyLittle Tough Guys in Society (1938) as Judge (uncredited)Secrets of a Nurse (1938) as Judge CorriganNewsboys' Home (1938) as Howard Price DuttonPirates of the Skies (1939) as Police CommissionerWithin the Law (1939) as Mr. GilderCalling Dr. Kildare (1939) as Dr. Stephen KildareEx-Champ (1939) as Boxing Commissioner Edward P. NashCareer (1939) as Clem BartholomewThe Under-Pup (1939) as Dr. McKayHawaiian Nights (1939) as LaneTropic Fury (1939) as J.P. WaterfordRio (1939) as LamartineHero for a Day (1939) as 'Dutch' BronsonOne Hour to Live (1939) as Commissioner CromwellFirst Love (1939) as Mr. ParkerThe Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) as Dr. Stephen KildareDestry Rides Again (1939) as Judge SladeCharlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) as Court AldrichZanzibar (1940) as DaleIt's a Date (1940) as Sidney SimpsonDr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940) as Dr. Stephen KildareSki Patrol (1940) as Captain Per VallgrenThe Boys from Syracuse (1940) as AngeenDr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as Dr. Stephen KildareSpring Parade (1940) as Von ZimmelA Little Bit of Heaven (1940) as Doctor (uncredited)I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now (1940) as George P. MorganSeven Sinners (1940) as GovernorTrail of the Vigilantes (1940) as George PrestonBuck Privates (1941) as Major General EmersonBack Street (1941) as Felix DarrenMan Made Monster (1941) as Dr. John LawrenceThe Lady from Cheyenne (1941) as Governor HowardAdventure in Washington (1941) as Senator Henry OwenTight Shoes (1941) as Horace Grover, 'the Brain'Blossoms in the Dust (1941) as Mr. KahlyThe Shepherd of the Hills (1941) as Andy BeelerDr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941) as Dr. Stephen KildareUnfinished Business (1941) as UncleBadlands of Dakota (1941) as Wilbur Grayson (uncredited)Mob Town (1941) as Judge Luther BrysonRoad Agent (1941) as Banker Sam LeavittHellzapoppin' (1941) as Showboat Captain (uncredited)Don Winslow of the Navy (1942, Serial) as Admiral Colby, The CINC-US [Ch. 1]Jail House Blues (1942) as Mr. Thomas DanielsFrisco Lil (1942) as James BrewsterRide 'Em Cowboy (1942) as Sam ShawThe Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) as Dudley CrispinKid Glove Killer (1942) as Mayor DanielsThe Spoilers (1942) as Judge Horace StillmanGrand Central Murder (1942) as Roger FurnessLady in a Jam (1942) as Doctor BrewsterPardon My Sarong (1942) as Chief KoluaPittsburgh (1942) as Morgan PrentissHi, Buddy (1943) as Army Commander (uncredited)Keep 'Em Slugging (1943) as CarruthersIt Ain't Hay (1943) as Col. BrainardHe's My Guy (1943) as JohnsonFollow the Band (1943) as Pop TurnbullGood Morning, Judge (1943) as J.P. GordonMister Big (1943) as Jeremy TaswellHers to Hold (1943) as Dr. CraneWe've Never Been Licked (1943) as Col. Jason CraigFired Wife (1943) as Judge TowneLarceny with Music (1943) as BrewsterTop Man (1943) as Mr. FairchildSon of Dracula (1943) as Judge SimmonsSing a Jingle (1944) as J.P. CranePhantom Lady (1944) as Judge (voice, uncredited)Chip Off the Old Block (1944) as Dean ManningLadies Courageous (1944) as Brig. Gen. WadeThe Great Alaskan Mystery (1944) as Herman Brock [Chs. 3-13]Follow the Boys (1944) as Officer (uncredited)Cobra Woman (1944) as Father PaulJungle Woman (1944) as CoronerSouth of Dixie (1944) as Col. Andrew J. MorganThe Singing Sheriff (1944) as SethFrisco Sal (1945) as DocI'll Remember April (1945) as Garrett GarfieldEscape in the Desert (1945) as GrampSwing Out, Sister (1945) as Rufus MarimanSecret Agent X-9 (1945) as SoloLady on a Train (1945) as Mr. WiggamThe Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945) as Dr. AdamsMen in Her Diary (1945) as Judge BergenWeek-End at the Waldorf (1945) as Mr. JessupScarlet Street (1945) as Charles PringleBlonde Alibi (1946) as Prof. SlaterStrange Conquest (1946) as Dr. GravesThe Runaround (1946) as Norman HamptonInside Job (1946) as Judge KincaidDanger Woman (1946) as Dean Albert SearsLittle Miss Big (1946) as Wilfred ElliottWhite Tie and Tails (1946) as Mr. BradfordIt's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Peter "Pa" BaileyThe Egg and I (1947) as SheriffTime Out of Mind (1947) as Dr. WeberSlave Girl (1947) as Senator Claibourne (uncredited)Call Northside 777 (1948) as Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited)Perilous Waters (1948) as Dana FerrisThe Return of October (1948) as Judge NorthridgeThe Boy with Green Hair (1948) as Dr. KnudsonThe Bribe (1949) as Dr. Warren (final film role)
References ^ a b Rodman, Willoughby (1909). History of the Bench and Bar of Southern California. W. J. Porter. p. 174. Retrieved 16 April 2017 . ^ a b c Weaver, Tom; Brunas, Michael; Brunas, John (20 December 2011). Universal Horrors: The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 146. ISBN 9780786491506 . Retrieved 16 April 2017 . ^ "Samuel S. Hinds | Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos | AllMovie". allmovie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24 . ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 179. ISBN 9780786409839 . Retrieved 16 April 2017 .
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