Acting

Franklin Parker

Born November 8, 1902

Died June 12, 1962 · aged 59

No biography available.

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.
The Narrow MarginThe Narrow Margin · 1952
The Narrow Margin
★ 7.31952
MovieThrillerCrime
A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible ManBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man · 1951
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
★ 6.31951
MovieHorrorComedy
As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man.
The Blue DahliaThe Blue Dahlia · 1946
The Blue Dahlia
★ 6.71946
MovieCrimeMystery
Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer.
They Were ExpendableThey Were Expendable · 1945
They Were Expendable
★ 6.51945
MovieDramaWar
After a demonstration of new PT boats, Navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.
Libeled LadyLibeled Lady · 1936
Libeled Lady
★ 7.31936
MovieComedyRomance
When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.
The Texas Rangers Ride AgainThe Texas Rangers Ride Again · 1940
The Texas Rangers Ride Again
★ 5.61940
MovieWesternComedy
With thousands of cattle being rustled from White Sage ranch the 1930's Texas Rangers are called in. They manage to get one of their agents into the gang by making them think he is the Pecos Kid on the lam.
Too Hot to HandleToo Hot to Handle · 1938
Too Hot to Handle
★ 6.11938
MovieComedyAdventure
While in Shanghai reporting on the Sino-Japanese war, Chris Hunter, a shrewd news reporter, meets pilot Alma Harding. She does not trust him, but he manages to hire her as his assistant. During an adventurous expedition through the jungles of South America, her opinion of him begins to change.

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