Background
Smart, David A. was born on October 4, 1892 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Son of Louis and Mary (Aronson) Smart.
journalist literary critic publisher
Smart, David A. was born on October 4, 1892 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Son of Louis and Mary (Aronson) Smart.
Student Crane Technology High School, 2 years.
Advertising salesman Chicago Tribune, 1911-1914. Operated own agency for production advertising and promotional materials, 1914-1917, 18-21, with brother founded David A. Smart Public Company, president since 1921, public National Men's Wear Salesman, 1997, named changed to Apparel Arts, 1931, Gentleman’s Quarterly, 1927. Started Esquire: The Magazine for Men, 1933, Coronet, pocket size magazine, 1936, both magazines public by Esquire, Incorporated., of which was Chairman of the Board.
Also founded Coronet Instrnl.
Films, 1940, purchased Ideal Pictures Corporation, 1949.
Served with Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Force, World War I.
Married Gaby Dure, October 1942.