- Born
- Died
- Birth nameSamuel Woolf Smith
- Nicknames
- Canadian Smith
- Sam
- Sam Smith went to Canada in the 20s to install the first "talkies" in the cinemas there. He returned to the UK to buy films to exhibit in Canada, purchasing and exhibiting the Official war films "Zeebrugge, Mons and Ypres". He made his debut as a Producer in 1923 with A Royal Divorce. He was associated with G.B. Samuelson for some years before forming British Lion Film. Edgar Wallace was chairman in 1927. He was soon joined by younger brother Herbert. Based at Beaconsfield Studios, Sam continued with British Lion till 1945 when he died.
- IMDb mini biography by: Barrie Smith
- RelativesHerbert Smith(Sibling)Barrie Smith(Niece or Nephew)
- Brother of Herbert Smith.
- Pioneer of Sound: In the 1920s, Smith went to Canada to install the very first "talkies" (sound systems) in cinemas.
- Early Career: He began his career in film distributing war films like Zeebrugge, Mons, and Ypres.
- Brotherly Business: He founded British Lion in November 1927 and was later joined in the business by his younger brother, Herbert Smith.
- Producer Debut: He made his debut as a film producer in 1923 with the film A Royal Divorce.
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