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Frank Darien
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Frank Darien

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1876 – 1955 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Active 1926–1952

Frank Darien, an American actor born in the early 20th century, made his mark in the realm of horror with his role in Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933). With a prolific career spanning from 1915 to 1951, Darien contributed to the cult film landscape, bringing a distinct presence to the screen. His work in this classic film highlights the eerie atmosphere and innovative effects of early horror, cementing his place in the genre's history.

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Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum

1933 ★ 6.5
as Autopsy Surgeon (Uncredited)

A wax sculptor opens a new museum years after he is severely injured during a fire that destroyed his original collection. The disappearance of both people and corpses coincides with this grand reopening and leads a reporter to start investigating.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
Little Women (1949)
Little Women
1949
Jezebel (1938)
Jezebel
1938
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948
Anchors Aweigh (1945)
Anchors Aweigh
1945
Dark Victory (1939)
Dark Victory
1939

Filmography

138 credits
1950s 3 credits
1952
Crossroads - U.S.A. as Mr. Cooper
Movie
1951
The Whip Hand as Luther Adams
Movie ★ 5.8
1950
The Flying Saucer as Matt Mitchell
Movie ★ 3.9
1940s 52 credits
1949
The Accused as Jerry (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1949
Alias Nick Beal as Assistant Tailor
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
Little Women as Old Crony at Grace's Store (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1948
Belle Starr's Daughter as Old Man
Movie ★ 5.1
1948
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House as Judge Quarles (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
You Gotta Stay Happy as Old Man (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1947
The Woman on the Beach as Lars
Movie ★ 6.2
1947
Magic Town as Quincy
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
That's My Man as Hotel Clerk
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
A Likely Story as Messenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1947
The Sea of Grass as Minister (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1947
High Wall
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
The Fabulous Suzanne as Mr. Tuttle
Movie ★ 5.7
1946
A Stolen Life as Elevator operator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
Bad Bascomb as Moab McCabe
Movie ★ 7.3
1946
The Secret Heart as Mr. Wiggins
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Gallant Journey as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1945
Kiss and Tell as Elmer K. Waldo (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1945
The Great American Mug as Old Time Barber (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1945
Tarzan and the Amazons as Dinghy Skipper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1945
Anchors Aweigh as Hollywood Bowl Janitor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1945
The Last Installment as Dad Pilkington (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1944
Bluebeard as Inquiry Judge (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1944
Gentle Annie as Jake
Movie ★ 5.7
1944
The Adventures of Mark Twain as Toy Shop Clerk
Movie ★ 6.9
1944
None Shall Escape as Old Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1944
Tall in the Saddle as Train Station Master (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1943
Hello, Frisco, Hello as Missionary
Movie ★ 6.4
1943
The Gang's All Here as Stage Doorman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1943
Nobody's Darling as Gardener (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1942
The Mummy's Tomb as Old Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1942
Roxie Hart as Michael Finnegan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
The Panther's Claw as Samuel Wilkins
Movie ★ 6.5
1942
Syncopation
Movie ★ 6.8
1942
Jackass Mail as Postmaster
Movie ★ 7.5
1942
Get Hep to Love as Constable
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Meet the Stewarts as Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1941
King of the Texas Rangers as Pop Evans
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
Arkansas Judge as Henry Marden
Movie ★ 8.0
1941
Sis Hopkins as Jud
Movie ★ 6.3
1941
Under Fiesta Stars as Benjamin Peabody
Movie ★ 9.0
1941
Hurricane Smith as 'Pop' Wessell
Movie ★ 4.8
1941
Wide Open Town as Pop
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Hellzapoppin' as Man Calling for Mrs. Jones
Movie ★ 7.2
1941
Appointment for Love as Station Agent (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1941
Out of the Fog
Movie ★ 6.3
1940
The Grapes of Wrath as Uncle John
Movie ★ 7.8
1940
Blame It on Love as Pop
Movie ★ 4.8
1940
Viva Cisco Kid as Express Agent
Movie ★ 6.4
1940
Arizona as Joe
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
Lillian Russell as Coachman
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
The Way of All Flesh as Second Director
Movie ★ 4.6
1930s 82 credits
1939
Panama Patrol as Sam
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
The Long Shot as Zeb Jenkins
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Stand Up and Fight as Mr. Daniels, Cumberland Hotel
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as Old Jailer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Three Smart Girls Grow Up as Freddie
Movie ★ 7.3
1939
Dark Victory as Anxious Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1939
At the Circus as Telegrapher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1939
Two Thoroughbreds as Mr. Beal - the Mailman
Movie ★ 5.0
1939
Blackmail as Ramey's Oil-Well Watchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Babes in Arms as Mr. Parks - Druggist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1939
Here I Am a Stranger as Western Union Messenger
Movie ★ 7.3
1939
Maisie as Pops (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1939
Sabotage as Smitty
Movie ★ 6.6
1938
Love Finds Andy Hardy as Mr. Barnes
Movie ★ 6.2
1938
Born to Be Wild as Farmer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1938
Cassidy of Bar 20 as Pappy
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Western Jamboree as Dad Haskell
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
Prison Break as Cappy
Movie ★ 6.1
1938
Jezebel as Bookkeeper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Trapped by G-Men as Dad Higbee
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Wine, Women and Horses as Mr. Schultz
Movie ★ 5.3
1937
Time Out for Romance as Telegraph Operator
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Jim Hanvey, Detective as Pete
Movie ★ 6.5
1937
Fair Warning as Hotel Doctor
Movie ★ 7.3
1937
Big Town Girl as Farmer
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
The Good Old Soak as Jasper
Movie ★ 9.0
1937
That Certain Woman as Night Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1936
Wedding Present
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Captain January as Slocum
Movie ★ 6.8
1936
Sutter's Gold as Missouri Trader
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Undercover Man as Dizzy Slocum
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Brides Are Like That as Clem Brown
Movie ★ 6.1
1936
Satan Met a Lady as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1936
Early to Bed as Pop, a Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1936
The Walking Dead as Cemetery Caretaker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Trouble for Two as Ambassador's Aide (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
The Perfect Clue as Stationmaster
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Dr. Socrates as Sam - a Druggist
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
Here Comes Cookie as Clyde
Movie ★ 7.2
1935
Behind the Evidence as Herbert
Movie ★ 5.5
1935
Here Comes the Band as Pawnbroker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Nurse to You! as Mr. Case
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Life Begins at Forty as Abercrombie's Friend
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
The Little Colonel as Nebler
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
Public Hero Number 1 as Dr. Hale - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1935
Mad Love as Lavin, Waxwork Proprietor (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1934
Anne of Green Gables as Angus the Station Master (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1934
Fashions of 1934 as Jules
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
Service with a Smile as Customer
Movie ★ 8.3
1934
His Greatest Gamble as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1934
Journal of a Crime as Stage Manager
Movie ★ 5.9
1934
Marie Galante as Ellsworth
Movie ★ 4.9
1934
The Gay Bride as Mr. Bartlett (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1934
Dames as Druggist #1 (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
Smarty as Court Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
1934
The Secret Bride as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1933
Professional Sweetheart as Appleby
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
The House on 56th Street as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1933
From Headquarters as Manley
Movie ★ 6.1
1933
Hello, Everybody! as Henry Thompson
Movie ★ 7.0
1933
The Story of Temple Drake as Gas Station Manager (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1933
Lilly Turner as Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1933
Baby Face as Paris Bank Agent (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1933
Bureau of Missing Persons as Man Identifying Daughter's Photo (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1933
Female as Ed, Comptroller (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum● as Autopsy Surgeon (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
Prosperity as Ezra Higgins
Movie ★ 5.8
1932
The Miracle Man as Hiram Higgins
Movie ★ 5.9
1932
Life Begins as Harry (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1932
Now We'll Tell One as Professor Darien
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
Okay, America! as O'Toole (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1932
Union Depot as Doctor / Little Boy's Father (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
High Pressure as Oscar Brown - Realty Agent (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1931
I Take This Woman as Station Agent
Movie ★ 5.1
1931
Big Business Girl as Luke C. Winters
Movie ★ 6.8
1931
The Tip-Off as Edna's Uncle (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
Five Star Final
Movie ★ 6.6
1931
Bad Girl as Lathrop
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
The Public Defender as The Waiter
Movie ★ 6.4
1931
Everything’s Rosie as Sam Hall
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
Way Back Home as Station Master (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1931
The Big Shot as Herb, the Postmaster
Movie ★ 10.0
1920s 1 credit
1926
Old Ironsides as Seaman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4