Samuel S. Hinds

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samuel Southey Hinds (April 4, 1875 – October 13, 1948) was an American actor and former lawyer. He was often cast as kindly authoritarian figures and appeared in over 200 films until his death. Hinds was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Joseph E. Hinds and Mary A. Beetham Hinds. He was a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard Law School and worked for over 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 and joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse. He started acting in Broadway shows at age 54. Hinds is perhaps best remembered for playing Peter Bailey, the 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 If I Had a Million (1932); his second film was The Road Is Open Again (1933) where he portrayed President Woodrow Wilson. 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 214 films. His last film was The Bribe, released in 1949, after his death. Hinds died of pneumonia in Pasadena, California, on October 13, 1948 at age 73. He was married to Dorothy Cruickshack, they had two children.

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1984
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Movie (archive footage)
1949
The Bribe
Movie Dr. Warren
1948
The Boy with Green Hair
Movie Dr. R.T. Knudson
1948
The Return of October
Movie Judge Northridge
1948
Perilous Waters
Movie Dana Ferris
1948
Call Northside 777
Movie Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited)
1947
Time Out of Mind
Movie Dr. Weber
1947
The Egg and I
Movie Sheriff Drum
1946
It's a Wonderful Life
Movie Pa Bailey
1946
White Tie and Tails
Movie Mr. Bradford
1946
Danger Woman
Movie Dean Albert Sears
1946
Inside Job
Movie Judge Kincaid
1946
The Runaround
Movie Norman Hampton
1946
Strange Conquest
Movie Dr. Graves
1946
Blonde Alibi
Movie Prof. Slater
1946
Little Miss Big
Movie Wilfred Elliott

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1945
Scarlet Street
Movie Charles Pringle
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf
Movie Mr. Jessup
1945
Men in Her Diary
Movie Judge Bergen
1945
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Movie Dr. Adams
1945
Lady on a Train
Movie Mr. Wiggam, Waring Lawyer
1945
Secret Agent X-9
Movie Solo
1945
Swing Out, Sister
Movie Rufus Mariman
1945
Escape in the Desert
Movie Gramp
1945
I'll Remember April
Movie Garrett Garfield
1945
Frisco Sal
Movie Doc
1944
The Singing Sheriff
Movie Seth
1944
South of Dixie
Movie Colonel Andrew J. Morgan
1944
Jungle Woman
Movie Coroner
1944
Cobra Woman
Movie Father Paul
1944
Follow the Boys
Movie Officer (uncredited)
1944
The Great Alaskan Mystery
Movie Herman Brock
1944
To the People of the United States
Movie Harrison - Member of the Local Draft Board (uncredited)
1944
Ladies Courageous
Movie Brig. Gen. Wade
1944
Chip Off the Old Block
Movie Dean Manning
1944
Phantom Lady
Movie Judge (voice) (uncredited)
1944
Sing a Jingle
Movie J.P. Crane
1943
Son of Dracula
Movie Judge Simmons
1943
Top Man
Movie Mr. Fairchild
1943
Larceny with Music
Movie Brewster