Trivia

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.

Industry Connection: Before forming British Lion, he was associated with G.B. Samuelson, a notable early British film producer.

Famous Chairman: Author Edgar Wallace served as the chairman of British Lion in 1927.

Studio Base: Smith operated his production company out of Beaconsfield Studios.

Wartime Achievement: By the end of the Second World War in 1945-the year Sam Smith died-the company had released over 55 films.