Samuel S. Hinds
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
April 3, 1875Deathday
October 13, 1948Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
196Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USAAlso known as
Sam Hinds, Samuel Hinds, Samuel Southey Hinds
Cast credits
It's a Wonderful Life
Pa Bailey
Lady on a Train
Mr. Wiggam, Waring Lawyer
Son of Dracula
Judge Simmons
The Bribe
Dr. Warren
You Can't Take It with You
Paul Sycamore
Rio
Lamartine
Night Key
Steven Ranger
Within the Law
Mr. Gilder
Seven Sinners
Governor
Convention City
McAllister
Buck Privates
Maj. Gen. Emerson
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Sheriff
Jail House Blues
Mr. Thomas Daniels
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Dr. Adams
The Shepherd of the Hills
Andy Beeler
Lady for a Day
Mayor (uncredited)
The Boy with Green Hair
Dr. R.T. Knudson
Destry Rides Again
Judge Slade
The Rage of Paris
Mr. William Duncan Sr.
Stage Door
Henry Sims
Blonde Alibi
Prof. SlaterImages
