Frank M. Thomas

Frank M. Thomas

Known for: Acting

Born: July 11, 1889 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA - Died: November 24, 1989

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank Marion Thomas (July 13, 1889 – November 25, 1989), was an American character actor of stage, screen and television fame. He and his wife, actress Mona Bruns, both lived to 100 years old. He died the day before her 90th birthday; she died 11 years later. Their son was Frankie Thomas Thomas' parents were Jesse and Virginia Thomas. He first appeared on Broadway in 1914. Thomas also played many supporting roles in films from the 1930s through the 1970s. His best-known films were We Who Are About To Die (1937), A Man to Remember (1938), A Shot In the Dark (1941), Desert Trail (1942), and No Place for a Lady (1943). His last screen appearance was in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976). He performed frequently on television from the 1950s to the 1970s. He was president (Shepherd) of The Lambs (1962-63). His film appearances were so prolific at one point in his career that, in 1937 alone, he appeared in no fewer than 21 films.

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Mountain Rhythm

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Dr. Elihu Prindle

1943 Comedy
The Postman Didn't Ring

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The Postman Didn't Ring

Prosecutor

1942 Romance
This Marriage Business

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This Marriage Business

Mayor Frisbee

1938 Comedy
Reap the Wild Wind

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Reap the Wild Wind

Dr. Jepson

1942 Adventure
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

Capt. H.T. Daley

1942 Mystery
Dangerously They Live

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Dangerously They Live

Ralph Bryan

1941 Romance
Brigham Young

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Brigham Young

Hubert Crum

1940 History
They Made Her a Spy

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They Made Her a Spy

Col. John Shaw

1939 Action
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

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The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

Mike North (uncredited)

1936 Comedy
Sunset on the Desert

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Sunset on the Desert

Judge Alvin Kirby

1942 Action
Scandal Sheet

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Scandal Sheet

District Attorney

1939 Drama
The Mysterious Miss X

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The Mysterious Miss X

District Attorney Al Ross

1939 Mystery
Society Lawyer

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Society Lawyer

Lt. Stevens

1939 Drama
Grand Jury

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Grand Jury

John Taylor

1936 Drama
Racing Lady

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Racing Lady

Bradford

1937 Drama
The Rookie Cop

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The Rookie Cop

Police Chief Gordon H. Lane

1939 Adventure
Wednesday's Child

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Wednesday's Child

Attorney for Mr. Phillips (in some prints as Tom Franklin)

1934 Drama
Behind The Headlines

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Behind The Headlines

Naylor

1937 Action
They All Come Out

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They All Come Out

Superintendent - Chillicothe

1939 Crime
Criminal Lawyer

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Criminal Lawyer

William Walker

1937 Action
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

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Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

Coach Hammond

1938 Comedy
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

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Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

Jim Nixon

1939 Adventure
Go Chase Yourself

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Go Chase Yourself

Police Chief

1938 Comedy
Disbarred

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Disbarred

Dist. Atty. G.H. Blanchard

1939 Crime