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Frank Fanning
★ Acting

Frank Fanning

1885 – 1946 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA · Active 1918–1946

Frank Fanning is an actor known for his role in Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), a film that stands as a significant entry in the horror genre. This early talkie, set in a wax museum filled with eerie figures, showcases Fanning's talent amidst the film's chilling atmosphere. While details about his career are sparse, his contribution to this cult classic cements his place in the annals of early cinematic horror, where the blend of suspense and artistry continues to captivate audiences.

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Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum

1933 ★ 6.5
as Policeman (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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Filmography

47 credits
1940s 13 credits
1946
The Truth About Murder as Burgandy Café Doorman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1945
Swingin' on a Rainbow as Doorman George (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1945
The Phantom Speaks as Cop in Park (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1942
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as Police Officer Wilbur
Movie ★ 6.5
1942
Thundering Hoofs as Postal Inspector
Movie ★ 4.9
1942
In This Our Life as Police Detective with Millett (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
The Falcon Takes Over as Detective (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1941
Dance Hall as Turnkey
Movie ★ 8.0
1941
Cadet Girl as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1940
Murder Over New York as Police Officer
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
It All Came True as Detective with Danny (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
Johnny Apollo as Courthouse Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
Money and the Woman as Policeman Mitchell (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.4
1930s 31 credits
1939
Homicide Bureau as Detective
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Let Us Live as Detective Brown (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Torchy Runs for Mayor as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1939
Private Detective as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Fingerprint Expert (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1938
Maid's Night Out as Policeman Frank (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1937
Step Lively, Jeeves! as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
We Who Are About to Die as Guard in Visitor's Room (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Movie ★ 7.5
1937
Movie ★ 6.6
1937
Movie ★ 5.5
1936
Under Your Spell as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1936
Road Gang as Frank - Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
The Plot Thickens as Detective Fanning (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Charlie Chan at the Opera as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Mary Jane's Pa as Plainclothesman with Sheriff
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Dinky as Silent Arresting Detective
Movie ★ 7.3
1935
Movie ★ 5.3
1935
Special Agent as Wilson's Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
Vagabond Lady as Dock Official (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1934
Girl in Danger as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1934
The Case of the Howling Dog as Detective Driving Police Car (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1934
The Merry Frinks as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1934
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Parole Girl as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1933
Parachute Jumper as Detective at Nightclub (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum as Policeman (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
Beyond the Rockies as Sheriff (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
Ride Him, Cowboy as Sheriff Lem (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.9
1931
Are These Our Children? as Policeman in Courtroom
Movie ★ 6.8
1930
Guilty? as Warden
Movie ★ 9.0
1920s 2 credits
1929
Are Scotchmen Tight as Tax Assessor
Movie ★ 8.0
1928
Movie ★ 6.4
1910s 1 credit
1918
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