Phillips Smalley, a renowned director and actor, entered this world on August 7, 1865, in the bustling city of Brooklyn, New York, USA. His impressive career in the film industry spanned many years, with notable roles in movies such as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1917),The Merchant of Venice (1914),and Captain Courtesy (1915). In his personal life, Phillips Smalley was married twice, first to Phyllis Lorraine Ephlin and then to Lois Weber. Unfortunately, his life came to a close on May 2, 1939, in the city of Hollywood, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornAug 7, 1865 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
Phyllis Lorraine Ephlin
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )Lois Weber
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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1938

The Lady Objects as Fairbanks
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Start Cheering as Professor
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I Am the Law as University Dean (uncredited)
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1937

Man of the People as Society Man (uncredited)
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Bulldog Drummond's Revenge as Englishman
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Make Way for Tomorrow as Business Man (uncredited)
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1936

The Country Doctor as Man on Dais (uncredited)
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The Preview Murder Mystery as Ben (Uncredited)
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The Accusing Finger as Senator
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Yours for the Asking as Casino Patrol (uncredited)
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1935

Night Life of the Gods as Alfred Lambert
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Two for Tonight as Doctor in Hallway
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It's in the Air as Mr. Winterby
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A Feather in Her Hat as Man (uncredited)
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1934

Stolen Sweets as Mr. Thorne
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The Quitter as Graham the Banker
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Chained as S.S. Official (uncredited)
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Death Takes a Holiday as Casino Manager (uncredited)
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Thirty Day Princess as Reception Guest (uncredited)
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1933

Secret Sinners as Lawyer Marsh
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Hello, Sister! as Sedgwick
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Murders in the Zoo as Banquet Guest (Uncredited)
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Made on Broadway as Judge
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Stage Mother as Music Store Manager (uncredited)
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Cocktail Hour as Captain (uncredited)
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Midnight Mary as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
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1932

Hell's Headquarters as Mr. Cameron
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The Greeks Had a Word for Them as Justin Emery
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The Midnight Warning as Dr. Bronson
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Murder at Dawn as Judge Folger
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Sinister Hands as Richard Lang
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The Thirteenth Guest as Dick Thornton
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Night After Night as Mr. Wilson (uncredited)
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1931

Laugh and Get Rich as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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The Public Defender as Thomas Drake
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Daybreak as Gambler
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1930

Charley's Aunt as Francis Chesney
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Peacock Alley as Bonner
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1929

High Voltage as James Milton Hendrickson(The Banker)
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Woman to Woman as Army Doctor
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1927

Sunrise as Head Waiter (uncredited)