Larry Simms

Acting

Larry Simms

Born October 1, 1934 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died June 17, 2009 · aged 74

Larry Lee Simms was an aerospace engineer and former child actor. He worked as a child model from the age of two and was discovered by a Hollywood talent scout when he appeared in a 1937 Saturday Evening Post advertisement. His first film was The Last Gangster (1937), where he played Edward G. Robinson's young son. Simms became known for his appearances as Alexander "Baby Dumpling" Bumstead in…

Known For

It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life · 1946
It's a Wonderful Life
★ 8.31946
MovieDramaFamily
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMr. Smith Goes to Washington · 1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
★ 7.81939
MovieComedyDrama
After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
Madame BovaryMadame Bovary · 1949
Madame Bovary
★ 6.81949
MovieDramaRomance
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
Blondie Brings Up BabyBlondie Brings Up Baby · 1939
Blondie Brings Up Baby
★ 6.91939
MovieComedy
Baby Dumpling, the six-year-old son of Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead disappears from sight during his first day at school. While Dagwood frantically combs the city in search of the boy, Baby Dumpling spents a nice, safe afternoon with poor little rich girl Melinda Mason, who with her new playmate's help arises from her sickbed to walk across the room for the first time in months.
Blondie's HeroBlondie's Hero · 1950
Blondie's Hero
★ 6.81950
MovieComedy
Dagwood enters the Army Reserve and Blondie visits only to discover that he has caused all sorts of problems which lead to numerous conflicts.
Blondie Takes a VacationBlondie Takes a Vacation · 1939
Blondie Takes a Vacation
★ 6.31939
MovieComedyAdventure
Blondie and Dagwood are in charge of operations at a mountain motel. The elderly owners of the establishment are in danger of losing their life savings. Among other things, arson threatens.
Blondie's Big MomentBlondie's Big Moment · 1947
Blondie's Big Moment
★ 5.51947
MovieComedy
Blondie decides she wants to be a star and nearly turns her household upside down in this entry in the long-running domestic comedy series. Dagwood has mixed emotions about his wife's theatrical aspirations and eventually he decides to get her to quit. As usual - disaster ensues.
Blondie's Big DealBlondie's Big Deal · 1949
Blondie's Big Deal
★ 6.61949
MovieComedy
Dagwood accidentally discovers a non-flammable paint. Bad guys Dillon and Stack steal it before he can give it to his boss Radcliffe. To show off his invention, Dagwood paints Radcliffe's house with it and is disgraced when the house burns down!

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