Robert Cecil Smith (December 15, 1912 – June 26, 2001) was an American actor of the stage, television, and film. He began his career as a teenager, making his first appearance in the 1927 film ''

Baby Brother ''Baby Brother'' is a 1927 American ''Our Gang'' short film. It marks the first appearance of long-term member Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins. Cast The Gang * Joe Cobb as Joe * Jackie Condon as Jackie * Jean Darling as Jean * Allen "Farina" Hoskins ...

''. He went on to have an active career playing mid-sized character roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s. Smith was also active appearing in stage plays and musicals throughout the United States. He made his

Broadway Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (disambiguation) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street **Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...

debut in the 1934 play '' Lost Horizons''. His other Broadway credits include '' You Never Know'' (1938), ''

One for the Money "One for the Money" is an English-language children's rhyme. Children have used it as early as the 1820s to count before starting a race or other activity. The full rhyme reads as: One for the money, Two for the show; Three to make ready, And f ...

'' (1939), '' Two for the Show'' (1940), '' Gramercy Ghost'' (1951), ''

The Girl in Pink Tights ''The Girl in Pink Tights'' is a musical comedy with music by Sigmund Romberg; lyrics by Leo Robin; and a musical book by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields. The musical opened on Broadway on March 5, 1954 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre where it ra ...

'' (1954), and the role of Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside in ''

Auntie Mame ''Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade'' is a 1955 novel by American author Patrick Dennis chronicling the madcap adventures of a boy, Patrick, growing up as the ward of his Aunt Mame Dennis, the sister of his dead father. The book is often desc ...

'' opposite

Rosalind Russell Catherine Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907November 28, 1976) was an American actress, comedienne, screenwriter, and singer,Obituary ''Variety'', December 1, 1976, p. 79. known for her role as fast-talking newspaper reporter Hildy Johnson in the H ...

in the title role. A ''

Variety Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), ...

'' review for ''Gramercy Ghost'' noted that he had "helpful drive and conviction". Smith and Gus Becker, a former

Stork Club Stork Club was a nightclub in Manhattan, New York City. During its existence from 1929 to 1965, it was one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. A symbol of café society, the wealthy elite, including movie stars, celebrities, showgirls, ...

waiter, opened a restaurant called the Coat of Arms in New York in January 1958. A party for Rosalind Russell was held there when she left the stage production of ''Auntie Mame''."Chatter: Broadway". ''Variety''. Jan 22, 1958; 209, 8. pg. 78. Via Proquest.

Partial filmography

* ''

'' (1927) – Tunney * ''

The Apache Raider ''The Apache Raider'' is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by Leo D. Maloney and starring Maloney, Eugenia Gilbert and Tom London. Cast * Leo D. Maloney as 'Apache' Bob * Eugenia Gilbert as Dixie Stillwell * Don Coleman as Dal Ca ...

'' (1928) – 'Beaze' La Mare * '' Sunny Side Up'' (1929) – Little Boy (uncredited) * ''

Hit the Saddle ''Hit the Saddle'' is a 1937 "The Three Mesquiteers, Three Mesquiteers" Western (genre), Western B-movie starring Robert Livingston (actor), Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, and Rita Hayworth, before she became famous. It was second in ...

'' (1937) – Hank, McGowan's henchmen (uncredited) * ''

Parachute Battalion ''Parachute Battalion'' is a 1941 war film directed by Leslie Goodwins and stars Robert Preston and Nancy Kelly. The supporting cast includes Edmond O'Brien, Harry Carey, and Buddy Ebsen. Plot Three men enlist in the United States Army in the su ...

'' (1941) – Private * ''

Father Takes a Wife ''Father Takes a Wife'' is a 1941 American comedy film starring Gloria Swanson and Adolphe Menjou. Silent screen queen Gloria Swanson returned to films after a seven-year absence. Eight years later, Swanson staged another comeback in the classic ...

'' (1941) – George, Junior's Driver (uncredited) * '' Man-I-Cured'' (1941) – Leon's Nephew * ''

The Gay Falcon ''The Gay Falcon'' is a 1941 B film, the first in a series of 16 films about a suave detective nicknamed The Falcon. Intended to replace the earlier The Saint detective series, the first film took its title from the lead character, Gay Laurence. ...

'' (1941) – Policeman Outside Morgue (uncredited) * ''

Four Jacks and a Jill Four Jacks and a Jill is a South African folk rock ensemble. Career They originally formed in 1964 without a "Jill" under the name "The Nevadas". Subsequently, they became the first group in South Africa to wear their hair long and they changed ...

'' (1942) – Joe – Press Agent (uncredited) * ''

Call Out the Marines ''Call Out the Marines'' is a 1942 military comedy released by RKO in February 1942. It stars Victor McLaglen and Edmund Lowe playing the same characters with different names that they played in '' What Price Glory?'' and several sequels; howeve ...

'' (1942) – Billy Harrison * ''

Obliging Young Lady ''Obliging Young Lady'' is a 1942 American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wallace and starring Joan Carroll, Edmond O'Brien, Ruth Warrick. Plot On the instructions of their lawyer, the wealthy young daughter of divorcing parents (Joan ...

'' (1942) – Charles 'Charlie' Baker * ''

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'' (1942) – Reporter * ''

The Falcon Takes Over ''The Falcon Takes Over'' (also known as ''The Falcon Steps Out''), is a 1942 black-and-white mystery film directed by Irving Reis. The B film was the third, following ''The Gay Falcon'' and '' A Date with the Falcon'' (1941), to star George Sand ...

'' (1942) – Police Officer (uncredited) * ''

The Mayor of 44th Street ''The Mayor of 44th Street'' is a 1942 film directed by Alfred E. Green. It stars George Murphy and Anne Shirley. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943. Cast * George Murphy as Joe Jonathan * Anne Shirley as Jersey Lee * William Gargan a ...

'' (1942) – Eddie, the House Manager (uncredited) * '' Criminal Court'' (1946) – Officer Doyle – Homicide (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1946) * '' On the Town'' (1949) – Spectator (uncredited)

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