Director
Herbert Smith
1901 – 1986
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 30 June 1901, London, England
- Died
- 4 February 1986
- Known for
- King of the Ritz, In Town Tonight, Soft Lights and Sweet Music
Herbert Smith (1901–1986) was a London-born British film director active in the 1930s. He is associated with low-budget musical and variety films from that decade. His work reflects the light entertainment side of early British sound cinema.
Where to start
King of the Ritz (1933)Log in to add it to the library
One of his earliest listed credits as director, from the start of his 1930s output.
In Town Tonight (1935)Log in to add it to the library
A mid-1930s director credit that shows his work in light, variety-style entertainment.
Soft Lights and Sweet Music (1936)Log in to add it to the library
A musical feature that is representative of his 1930s work in light musical entertainment.
Calling All Stars (1937)Log in to add it to the library
A late-1930s variety-style musical, among the later films in his listed filmography.
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Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 6
- 1933King of the RitzLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1933Musical Film RevuesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1935In Town TonightLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1935Night MailLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1936Soft Lights and Sweet MusicLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1937Calling All StarsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.

