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Samuel S. Hinds

1875 – 1948

American actor

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Lived 1875 – 1948 (aged 73). Samuel S. Hinds was an American actor and film actor.

Samuel Southey Hinds He was a great-grandson of poet Robert Southey. His father was the president of the United States Playing Card Company,

He was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, Harvard Law School, and New York University Law School and joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse. He was married to Dorothy Cruikshank. They had two children and were divorced.

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 Ames Murders in the Zoo (1933) as Banquet Guest (uncredited) Gabriel Over the White House (1933) as Dr. H.L. Eastman The Nuisance (1933) as Mr. Beaumont Bed of Roses (1933) as Father Doran Deluge (1933) as Chief Forecaster This Day and Age (1933) as Mayor - George One Man's Journey (1933) as Dr. Babcock Lady for a Day (1933) as Mayor (uncredited) Penthouse (1933) as Stuyvesant - Durant's Law Partner (uncredited) Berkeley Square (1933) as American Ambassador Hold the Press (1933) as R.T. Taylor Day of Reckoning (1933) as O'Farrell Fog (1933) as Dickens Little Women (1933) as Mr. March The World Changes (1933) as A Banker (uncredited) Son of a Sailor (1933) as Admiral Farnsworth The Women in His Life (1933) as Thomas J. Worthing Convention City (1933) as McAllister Straightaway (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 Reid The Crime Doctor (1934) as Ballard No Greater Glory (1934) as Gareb's Grandfather Men in White (1934) as Dr. Gordon Sisters Under the Skin (1934) as Winters Manhattan 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 Adams His 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. Spear A Lost Lady (1934) as Jim Sloane Evelyn Prentice (1934) as Mr. Newton - Party Guest (uncredited) A Wicked Woman (1934) as Judge (uncredited) Mils of the Gods (1934) as Burroughs Sequoia (1934) as Dr. Matthew Martin West of the Pecos (1934) as Colonel Lambeth Behind the Evidence (1935) as J.T. Allen Bordertown (1935) as Judge at First Trial (uncredited) Wings in the Dark (1935) as Kennel Club Secretary (uncredited) Rumba (1935) as Henry B. Harrison Devil Dogs of the Air (1935) as Fleet Commander (uncredited) Shadow of Doubt (1935) as Thomas Granby Law Beyond the Range (1935) as Editor George Alexander (uncredited) Death Flies East (1935) as Professor Grayson (uncredited) Living on Velvet (1935) as Henry L. Parker Private Worlds (1935) as Dr. Arnold West Point of the Air (1935) as Secretary of War (uncredited) Black Fury (1935) as Judge (uncredited) Strangers All (1935) as Charles Green College Scandal (1935) as Mr. Cummings The Raven (1935) as Judge Thatcher She (1935) as John Vincey (uncredited) Accent on Youth (1935) as Benham (uncredited) Annapolis Farewell (1935) as Dr. Bryant The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935) as Captain Two-Fisted (1935) as Mr. Pritchard Dr. Socrates (1935) as Dr. McClintick Rendezvous (1935) as John Carter Bad Boy (1935) as Husband (uncredited) In Person (1935) as Dr. Aaron Sylvester Millions in the Air (1935) as Colonel Edwards The Reckless Way (1936) Timothy's Quest (1936) as Rev. Fellows The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936) as Sheriff Woman Trap (1936) as Senator Andrews Fatal Lady (1936) as Guili Ruffano Border Flight (1936) as Commander Mosely Rhythm on the Range (1936) as Robert Halloway His Brother's Wife (1936) as Dr. Claybourne Sworn Enemy (1936) as Eli Decker The Longest Night (1936) as Hastings, Store Manager Love Letters of a Star (1936) as Artemus Todd Black Legion (1937) as Judge The Mighty Treve (1937) as Uncle Joel Fenno She's Dangerous (1937) as Warden Top of the Town (1937) as Henry Borden Night Key (1937) as Stephen Ranger Wings Over Honolulu (1937) as Adm. Furness The Road Back (1937) as Defense Attorney Double or Nothing (1937) as Jonathan Clark The Lady Fights Back (1937) as Judge Cartwright (uncredited) Stage Door (1937) as Henry Sims A Girl with Ideas (1937) as Rodding Carter Navy Blue and Gold (1937) as Richard Gates Sr. Prescription for Romance (1937) as Major Goddard The Jury's Secret (1938) as Brandon Williams Double Danger (1938) as Police Commissioner David Theron Forbidden Valley (1938) as Jeff Hazzard Test Pilot (1938) as General Ross The Devil's Party (1938) as Justice Harrison Wives Under Suspicion (1938) as David Marrow The 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 Attorney You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Paul Sycamore Personal Secretary (1938) as Alan Lemke Swing That Cheer (1938) as Coach McGann Young Dr. Kildare (1938) as Dr. Stephen Kildare The Storm (1938) as Capt. Kenny Little Tough Guys in Society (1938) as Judge (uncredited) Secrets of a Nurse (1938) as Judge Corrigan Newsboys' Home (1938) as Howard Price Dutton Pirates of the Skies (1939) as Police Commissioner Within the Law (1939) as Mr. Gilder Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) as Dr. Stephen Kildare Ex-Champ (1939) as Boxing Commissioner Edward P. Nash Career (1939) as Clem Bartholomew The Under-Pup (1939) as Dr. McKay Hawaiian Nights (1939) as Lane Tropic Fury (1939) as J.P. Waterford Rio (1939) as Lamartine Hero for a Day (1939) as 'Dutch' Bronson One Hour to Live (1939) as Commissioner Cromwell First Love (1939) as Mr. Parker The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) as Dr. Stephen Kildare Destry Rides Again (1939) as Judge Slade Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) as Court Aldrich Zanzibar (1940) as Dale It's a Date (1940) as Sidney Simpson Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940) as Dr. Stephen Kildare Ski Patrol (1940) as Captain Per Vallgren The Boys from Syracuse (1940) as Angeen Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) as Dr. Stephen Kildare Spring Parade (1940) as Von Zimmel A Little Bit of Heaven (1940) as Doctor (uncredited) I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now (1940) as George P. Morgan Seven Sinners (1940) as Governor Trail of the Vigilantes (1940) as George Preston Buck Privates (1941) as Major General Emerson Back Street (1941) as Felix Darren Man Made Monster (1941) as Dr. John Lawrence The Lady from Cheyenne (1941) as Governor Howard Adventure in Washington (1941) as Senator Henry Owen Tight Shoes (1941) as Horace Grover, 'the Brain' Blossoms in the Dust (1941) as Mr. Kahly The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) as Andy Beeler Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941) as Dr. Stephen Kildare Unfinished Business (1941) as Uncle Badlands of Dakota (1941) as Wilbur Grayson (uncredited) Mob Town (1941) as Judge Luther Bryson Road Agent (1941) as Banker Sam Leavitt Hellzapoppin' (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 Daniels Frisco Lil (1942) as James Brewster Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942) as Sam Shaw The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) as Dudley Crispin Kid Glove Killer (1942) as Mayor Daniels The Spoilers (1942) as Judge Horace Stillman Grand Central Murder (1942) as Roger Furness Lady in a Jam (1942) as Doctor Brewster Pardon My Sarong (1942) as Chief Kolua Pittsburgh (1942) as Morgan Prentiss Hi, Buddy (1943) as Army Commander (uncredited) Keep 'Em Slugging (1943) as Carruthers It Ain't Hay (1943) as Col. Brainard He's My Guy (1943) as Johnson Follow the Band (1943) as Pop Turnbull Good Morning, Judge (1943) as J.P. Gordon Mister Big (1943) as Jeremy Taswell Hers to Hold (1943) as Dr. Crane We've Never Been Licked (1943) as Col. Jason Craig Fired Wife (1943) as Judge Towne Larceny with Music (1943) as Brewster Top Man (1943) as Mr. Fairchild Son of Dracula (1943) as Judge Simmons Sing a Jingle (1944) as J.P. Crane Phantom Lady (1944) as Judge (voice, uncredited) Chip Off the Old Block (1944) as Dean Manning Ladies Courageous (1944) as Brig. Gen. Wade The Great Alaskan Mystery (1944) as Herman Brock [Chs. 3-13] Follow the Boys (1944) as Officer (uncredited) Cobra Woman (1944) as Father Paul Jungle Woman (1944) as Coroner South of Dixie (1944) as Col. Andrew J. Morgan The Singing Sheriff (1944) as Seth Frisco Sal (1945) as Doc I'll Remember April (1945) as Garrett Garfield Escape in the Desert (1945) as Gramp Swing Out, Sister (1945) as Rufus Mariman Secret Agent X-9 (1945) as Solo Lady on a Train (1945) as Mr. Wiggam The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945) as Dr. Adams Men in Her Diary (1945) as Judge Bergen Week-End at the Waldorf (1945) as Mr. Jessup Scarlet Street (1945) as Charles Pringle Blonde Alibi (1946) as Prof. Slater Strange Conquest (1946) as Dr. Graves The Runaround (1946) as Norman Hampton Inside Job (1946) as Judge Kincaid Danger Woman (1946) as Dean Albert Sears Little Miss Big (1946) as Wilfred Elliott White Tie and Tails (1946) as Mr. Bradford It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Peter "Pa" Bailey The Egg and I (1947) as Sheriff Time Out of Mind (1947) as Dr. Weber Slave Girl (1947) as Senator Claibourne (uncredited) Call Northside 777 (1948) as Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited) Perilous Waters (1948) as Dana Ferris The Return of October (1948) as Judge Northridge The Boy with Green Hair (1948) as Dr. Knudson The Bribe (1949) as Dr. Warren (final film role)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Harvard Law School, New York University School of Law, Phillips Academy
Also known as
Samuel Southey Hinds

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel S. Hinds?

American actor (1875-1948)

When was Samuel S. Hinds born?

Samuel S. Hinds was born on 4 April 1875 in Brooklyn.

When did Samuel S. Hinds die?

Samuel S. Hinds died on 13 October 1948 in Pasadena.

What was Samuel S. Hinds's occupation?

Samuel S. Hinds was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Samuel S. Hinds?

Samuel S. Hinds was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel S. Hinds

· Wikidata: Q2750248

· DBpedia: Samuel S. Hinds

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