Ben Alexander

Acting

Ben Alexander

Born May 27, 1911 · Goldfield, Nevada, USA

Died July 5, 1969 · aged 58

Nicholas Benton "Ben" Alexander III (June 27, 1911 – July 5, 1969) was an American motion picture actor, who started out as a child actor in 1916. He is best remembered for his role as Officer Frank Smith in the Dragnet franchise.

Known For

All Quiet on the Western FrontAll Quiet on the Western Front · 1930
All Quiet on the Western Front
★ 7.81930
MovieDramaWar
When a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
Man in the ShadowMan in the Shadow · 1957
Man in the Shadow
★ 6.71957
MovieThrillerDrama
In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.
Shall We DanceShall We Dance · 1937
Shall We Dance
★ 7.31937
MovieComedyRomance
Ballet star Petrov arranges to cross the Atlantic aboard the same ship as the dancer and musical star he's fallen for but barely knows. By the time the ocean liner reaches New York, a little white lie has churned through the rumour mill and turned into a hot gossip item—that the two celebrities are secretly married.
Hearts of the WorldHearts of the World · 1918
Hearts of the World
★ 6.11918
MovieDramaWar
A group of youth come of age in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies, bringing both destruction and torture. The youngsters resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.
The Wet ParadeThe Wet Parade · 1932
The Wet Parade
★ 6.21932
MovieDramaHistory
The evils of alcohol before and during prohibition become evident as we see its effects on the rich Chilcote family and the hard working Tarleton family.
The Life of Vergie WintersThe Life of Vergie Winters · 1934
The Life of Vergie Winters
★ 5.71934
MovieDrama
A small town politician, kept from marrying the love of his life, eventually marries another woman and his career ascends, but he secretly continues the relationship with his true love.
It's a Wise ChildIt's a Wise Child · 1931
It's a Wise Child
★ 6.21931
MovieComedy
In this comedy, a conservative family becomes alarmed when they begin believing their daughter is pregnant.
Mr. Doodle Kicks OffMr. Doodle Kicks Off · 1938
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off
★ 8.01938
MovieComedy
A wealthy businessman promises to donate a huge endowment to his college alma mater, but there's one condition -- his loser of a son, a student at the school, must become a football hero. Comedy.

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The Legion of Missing MenThe Legion of Missing Men · 1937
The Legion of Missing Men
★ 6.71937
MovieRomanceAction
Bob Carter, a member of the Foreign Legion, is glad to see his brother, Don, for the first time in ten years but is sorry that Don has joined the Legion. Bob, Don and Bob's buddies, Muggsy and Bilgey, go to a café and there Don falls for Nina, a singer in love with Bob. Bob doesn't know this and thinks she is Garccia's girl, and warns Don to have nothing to do with her. Don disregards the warning and Garcia discovers Nina and Don together and provokes Don into hitting him. Don is arrested and thrown into the company brig. Nina, with the aid of an Arabian sheik, Ul Ahmed, helps Don escape. Bob, Muggsy and Bilgey follow but are captured and taken to Ul Hamid's headquarters. The sheik tortures Don to force Bob to work some captured machine guns for him. Ah Hamid and his tribe attack the fort, but Bob manages to turn the machine guns against his captors, and the fort is saved.

Don Carter