Acting

Frank Jonasson

Born December 14, 1878 · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Died October 17, 1942 · aged 63

No biography available.

Known For

The VivisectionistThe Vivisectionist · 1915
The Vivisectionist
1915
MovieHorror
When a neighbor complains about strange noises, an officer goes undercover to investigate Dr. Jardine. After her cover is blown, she infiltrates his lab and stops him from performing an illegal surgery on an escaped convict.
StingareeStingaree · 1915
Stingaree
1915
MovieActionAdventure
Wealthy Irving Randolph is falsely denounced as a deliberate murderer by his greedy younger brother when Randolph, during a rifle shooting contest, accidentally kills a man with whom he has had an altercation. Fleeing to Australia, Randolph becomes known as the bandit Stingaree and is aided in his Robin Hood like adventures by his friend Howie and his sweetheart Ethel.
The MoviesThe Movies · 1925
The Movies
6.21925
MovieComedy
Silent comedy about a poor country bumpkin who goes to Hollywood to make good.
The Girl DetectiveThe Girl Detective · 1915
The Girl Detective
5.81915
MovieMysteryThriller
A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works on various cases where her unique talents can help to solve crimes. Each episode is complete in itself.
A Full HouseA Full House · 1920
A Full House
7.01920
MovieComedy
Lawyer George Howell leaves his bride Ottilie on their wedding day, having promised client Ned Pembroke that he would procure some old love letters from Vera Vernon, a chorus girl with whom Ned was formerly infatuated. George is detained for three days, and when he returns, Ottilie finds jewels and burglar's tools in her husband's suitcase which leads her to suspect that he is a thief.
The Turquoise Mine ConspiracyThe Turquoise Mine Conspiracy · 1916
The Turquoise Mine Conspiracy
1916
MovieWestern
"Sidewinder Steve" returns to civilization to find that his ore specimens show he has discovered a turquoise mine. He wires his friend, Ace Brent, the capitalist, who has a half-interest in his discoveries, to furnish him with money to make the trip back across the desert to officially stake his claim. But "Lonney" Smith, telegraph operator at the town and secret spy for The Syndicate, Brent's rivals, informs his employers of the new "strike," and they dispatch their agent Meyers to thwart Brent. The latter, recovering from injuries received in a previous encounter with sheep herders, consents to allow Barbara to handle the affair. Her admirer, John Wallace, follows her to the desert town, fearing for her safety. The action then develops into a thrilling three-cornered race across the desert between Barbara and John, Lonney and Meyers, and a gang of local adventurers headed by "Dry Wash" Sexton, proprietor of the "saloon and hotel."
Cock o' the WalkCock o' the Walk · 1930
Cock o' the Walk
3.91930
MovieDramaMusic
Carlos Lopez is a handsome Argentine sportsman. Many women love him and he toys with them all. His days are filled with romance and intrigue and he manages to get himself feared and hated by most of the married men in Buenos Aires.
Merton of the MoviesMerton of the Movies · 1924
Merton of the Movies
8.01924
MovieComedy
A wannabe film star journeys to Hollywood, but soon finds his dreams do not pan out. This film is lost.

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The Turquoise Mine ConspiracyThe Turquoise Mine Conspiracy · 1916
The Turquoise Mine Conspiracy
1916
MovieWestern
"Sidewinder Steve" returns to civilization to find that his ore specimens show he has discovered a turquoise mine. He wires his friend, Ace Brent, the capitalist, who has a half-interest in his discoveries, to furnish him with money to make the trip back across the desert to officially stake his claim. But "Lonney" Smith, telegraph operator at the town and secret spy for The Syndicate, Brent's rivals, informs his employers of the new "strike," and they dispatch their agent Meyers to thwart Brent. The latter, recovering from injuries received in a previous encounter with sheep herders, consents to allow Barbara to handle the affair. Her admirer, John Wallace, follows her to the desert town, fearing for her safety. The action then develops into a thrilling three-cornered race across the desert between Barbara and John, Lonney and Meyers, and a gang of local adventurers headed by "Dry Wash" Sexton, proprietor of the "saloon and hotel."

Ace Brent