Cyril Smith

Cyril Smith

Deceased · Born: Apr 4, 1892 · Died: Mar 5, 1963

Personal Details

BornApr 4, 1892 Peterhead, Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Edith Avern

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Anne L. Rendall

    ( Dec 8, 2025 to Mar 5, 1963 )

Biography

Cyril Smith, a renowned thespian, entered this world on the fourth day of April, 1892, in the charming coastal town of Peterhead, Scotland, United Kingdom. This talented individual made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in films such as "The Frog" (1937),"The Good Companions" (1933),and "Panic in the Parlor" (1956).

Throughout his life, Cyril Smith was blessed with the love and companionship of two remarkable women: Edith Avern, his first wife, and Anne L. Rendall, his second wife. Tragically, his life came to a close on the fifth day of March, 1963, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, United Kingdom.

Career

1962
She Knows Y' Know
She Knows Y' Know as Joe Worswick
1961
Watch It, Sailor!
Watch It, Sailor! as Henry Hornett
On the Fiddle
On the Fiddle as Ticket Collector
1960
Skywatch
Skywatch as 'Spinner' Rice
1956
Panic in the Parlor
Panic in the Parlor as Henry Hornett
1955
Sailor Beware!
Sailor Beware! as Henry Hornett
Value for Money
Value for Money as Writ Server (uncredited)
John and Julie
John and Julie as Ticket Inspector
1954
Burnt Evidence
Burnt Evidence as Alf Quinney
Svengali
Svengali as Stage Manager
1953
1952
Stolen Face
Stolen Face as Alf Bixby, Innkeeper
Holiday Week
Holiday Week as Hotel Porter
The Big Frame
The Big Frame as Det. Sgt. Roper
1951
Green Grow the Rushes
Green Grow the Rushes as Hubert Hewitt
The Dark Man
The Dark Man as Samuel Denny
Mystery Junction
Mystery Junction as Station Master
Calling Bulldog Drummond
Calling Bulldog Drummond as Man at Nightclub Bar (uncredited)
1950
The Third Visitor
The Third Visitor as Detective Horton
Conspirator
Conspirator as Detective Inspector
Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas as English Bartender (uncredited)
One Night with You
One Night with You as Second Ticket Collector
1946
Appointment with Crime
Appointment with Crime as Det. Sgt. Charlie Weeks
Secret Flight
Secret Flight as Flight Sgt. Cox
1945
On Stage Everybody
On Stage Everybody as Talent Show Winner
Man of Evil
Man of Evil as Publican (uncredited)
1942
Wings and the Woman
Wings and the Woman as Aquitania Radio Operator
1940
1938
The Challenge
The Challenge as Customs Officer
St. Martin's Lane
St. Martin's Lane as Black Face
1937
Storm in a Teacup
Storm in a Teacup as Councillor
1935
Born for Glory
Born for Glory as William Brown, Jr.
The Last Journey
The Last Journey as Postal Sorter
1934
Strauss' Great Waltz
Strauss' Great Waltz as Secretary (uncredited)
1933
Friday the Thirteenth
Friday the Thirteenth as Fred, the Driver