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Jay R. Smith is a Actor American born on 29 august 1915 at Los Angeles (USA)

Jay R. Smith

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Birth name J.R. Smith
Nationality USA
Birth 29 august 1915 at Los Angeles (USA)
Death 5 october 2002 (at 87 years) at Las Vegas (USA)

Jay R. Smith (August 29, 1915 – October 5, 2002) was an American child actor who appeared in the Our Gang series during the silent Pathé era.

Usually with

Hal Roach
Hal Roach
(37 films)
Allen Hoskins
Allen Hoskins
(37 films)
Joe Cobb
Joe Cobb
(36 films)
Robert F. McGowan
Robert F. McGowan
(28 films)
Jackie Condon
Jackie Condon
(35 films)
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Filmography of Jay R. Smith (38 films)

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Melodies Old and New
Melodies Old and New (1942)

Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Robert Blake, Billy Laughlin, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Janet Burston, Dwayne Hickman
Rating64% 3.225543.225543.225543.225543.22554
Just as they did in Ye Olde Minstrels, the gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Uncle Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show. Highlights include the ensemble number "When Grandma Wore a Bustle", the barbershop-quartet set piece "Songs of Long Ago", and the grand finale "Dances Old and New". The kids are unable to post the profits because Mickey has allowed most of the audience to enter for free, but Uncle Wills comes to the rescue once again.
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Moan & Groan, Inc. (1929)

Directed by Robert F. McGowan
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Edgar Kennedy, Max Davidson, Allen Hoskins, Norman Chaney, Mary Ann Jackson, Jackie Cooper
Roles Kid with Japanese handcuffs (uncredited)
Rating60% 3.0471753.0471753.0471753.0471753.047175
Friendly neighborhood policeman Kennedy the Cop (Edgar Kennedy) warns the gang to stay away from an old abandoned house in the neighborhood. Instead, he suggests the kids go dig for buried treasure, which they proceed to do—in the basement of the old abandoned house. The house is inhabited by a homeless lunatic (played by Jewish comedian Max Davidson in a rare, mostly non-ethnic role), who takes giddy delight in scaring the children, particularly Farina. Kennedy eventually turns up at the house to save the kids and apprehend the lunatic, but can hardly take care of himself.
Noisy Noises
Noisy Noises (1929)
, 20minutes
Directed by Robert F. McGowan
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Joe Cobb, Allen Hoskins, Bobby Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson, Jean Darling, Harry Spear
Roles Kid at the dentist
Rating63% 3.195733.195733.195733.195733.19573
Edison, Marconi & Co.
Edison, Marconi & Co. (1928)
, 20minutes
Directed by Robert A. McGowan
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Bobby Hutchins, Jay R. Smith, Allen Hoskins, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Harry Spear
Roles J. Edison Westinghouse Smith

Spook Spoofing
Spook Spoofing (1928)

Directed by Robert F. McGowan
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Horror
Themes Children's films
Actors Allen Hoskins, Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Harry Spear, Jay R. Smith, Bobby Hutchins
Roles Jay
Rating68% 3.403423.403423.403423.403423.40342
The gang mercilessly taunt and bully their superstitious friend, Farina, who retaliates with a magic charm on one of the boys, played by Harry Spear. Harry plays like he’s dead, and the rest of the gang encourages Farina to bury the “corpse” before he comes back to haunt him.