Samuel S. Hinds
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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
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.
Born
Apr 03, 1875
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
Oct 13, 1948
Known For
Acting
Movies
202 acting
0 crew
Popularity
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Known For
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Pa Bailey
You Can't Take It with You
1938
as Paul Sycamore
Scarlet Street
1945
as Charles Pringle
Little Women
1933
as Mr. March
Destry Rides Again
1939
as Judge Slade
The Raven
1935
as Judge Thatcher
Stage Door
1937
as Henry Sims
Call Northside 777
1948
as Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited)
Phantom Lady
1944
as Judge (voice) (uncredited)
Son of Dracula
1943
as Judge Simmons
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