Frank Fanning: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 33
- on screen
- 1928–1946
Frank Fanning's Career in Numbers
Frank Fanning's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frank Fanning works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Power of the Press (1928) to The Truth About Murder (1946), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Frank Fanning Movies by Decade
- 1920s 1
- 1930s 23
- 1940s 9
The 1930s were Frank Fanning's busiest decade, with 23 films.
Frank Fanning Movies by Genre
- Drama 8
- Mystery 7
- Comedy 7
- Crime 4
- Romance 2
- Action 2
- Thriller 2
- Western 1
Drama is the genre Frank Fanning has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of mystery (7).
Frank Fanning Career Milestones
- First film
- The Power of the Press 1928
- Newest film
- The Truth About Murder 1946
Frank Fanning Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Frank Fanning is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1946
The Truth About Murder as Burgandy Café Doorman (uncredited) · Mystery - 1945
The Phantom Speaks as Cop in Park (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1942
Thundering Hoofs as Postal Inspector · Western - 1942
The Falcon Takes Over as Detective (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1942
In This Our Life as Police Detective with Millett (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as Police Officer Wilbur · Comedy - 1940
Murder Over New York as Police Officer · Comedy - 1940
Johnny Apollo as Courthouse Guard (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
It All Came True as Detective with Danny (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Private Detective as Policeman (uncredited) · Mystery - 1939
Torchy Runs for Mayor as Detective (uncredited) · Action - 1939
Let Us Live as Detective Brown (uncredited) · Thriller - 1939
Homicide Bureau as Detective · Crime - 1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Fingerprint Expert (uncredited) · Crime - 1938
Maid’s Night Out as Policeman Frank (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
High Flyers as Cop · Comedy - 1937
One Mile from Heaven as Jailer · Drama - 1937
Step Lively, Jeeves! as Cop (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
We Who Are About to Die as Guard in Visitor's Room (uncredited) · Crime - 1936
The Plot Thickens as Detective Fanning · Mystery - 1936
Charlie Chan at the Opera as Cop (uncredited) · Thriller - 1936
Road Gang as Frank - Guard (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
Dinky as Silent Arresting Detective · Drama - 1935
Vagabond Lady as Dock Official (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Mary Jane’s Pa as Plainclothesman with Sheriff · Romance - 1934
The Case of the Howling Dog as Detective Driving Police Car (uncredited) · Mystery - 1934
The Merry Frinks as Cop (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Parole Girl as Desk Sergeant (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum as Policeman (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1933
Parachute Jumper as Detective at Nightclub (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
Ride Him, Cowboy as Sheriff Lem (uncredited) · Action - 1931
Are These Our Children? as Policeman in Courtroom · Drama - 1928
The Power of the Press as Detective · Drama
Who Frank Fanning Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Frank Fanning shares the most films with. Joseph Crehan comes first, with 5 films together, followed by William B. Davidson (5).
Frank Fanning: Questions & Answers
How many movies Frank Fanning has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Frank Fanning been in?
Frank Fanning is credited on 33 films, from 1928 to 1946. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Frank Fanning's newest movie?
The most recent film on Frank Fanning's filmography is The Truth About Murder (1946), in the role of Burgandy Café Doorman (uncredited).
Who does Frank Fanning work with most often?
Frank Fanning shares the most films with Joseph Crehan (5 films), William B. Davidson (5 films) and Marc Lawrence (4 films).
The Best Frank Fanning Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.
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