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Frank Mills
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Frank Mills

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1891 – 1973 · Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA · Active 1928–1960

Frank Mills, an actor known for his versatility in early American cinema, made notable appearances in She Done Him Wrong (1933) and The Joker Is Wild (1957). His career spanned the 1950s, a pivotal era for both film and genre evolution, where he showcased his range in films like Cry Danger (1951) and Storm Warning (1951). Mills' contributions to these cult classics highlight the unique blend of comedy and drama that characterized the period, making him a significant figure in the exploration of genre cinema.

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Cry Danger

Cry Danger

1951 ★ 6.8
as Man Waiting in Detective's Office (uncredited)

After serving five years of a life sentence, Rocky Mulloy hopes to clear his friend who's still in prison for the same crime.

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She Done Him Wrong (1933) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
She Done Him Wrong
1933 · ★5.9
Winchester '73 (1950) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Winchester '73
1950 · ★7.4
Storm Warning (1951) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Storm Warning
1951 · ★6.7
The Joker Is Wild (1957) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Joker Is Wild
1957 · ★7.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Rio Bravo (1959)
Rio Bravo
1959
The Twilight Zone (1959)
The Twilight Zone
1959
Scarface (1932)
Scarface
1932
The Lost Weekend (1945)
The Lost Weekend
1945
Limelight (1952)
Limelight
1952
Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
Around the World in 80 Days
1956

Filmography

231 credits
1960s 4 credits
1960
The Little Shop of Horrors as Man in Crowd Outside Shop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Inherit the Wind as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1960
The Tall Man as Barfly Coming Out of Saloon (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1960
Checkmate as Passerby (uncredited)
TV ★ 4.8
1950s 83 credits
1959
Rio Bravo as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1959
The Untouchables as Spectator at Shooting (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.9
1959
The Deputy as Tannery Worker (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.5
1959
The Untouchables as Man at Soup Kitchen (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.9
1959
The Twilight Zone as Man in Mission (uncredited)
TV ★ 8.5
1958
The Sheepman as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive as Barfly (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive as Townsman (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer as Sidewalk Patron (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1958
Peter Gunn as Hobo Listening to Poetry (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.6
1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer as Barbershop Customer (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer as Orange (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1957
The Joker is Wild● as Florist Truck Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.1
1957
Decision at Sundown as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1957
Raintree County as Soldier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1957
Perry Mason as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Trackdown as Townsman (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1957
Perry Mason as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Alcoa Theatre as Miner (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1957
Trackdown as Barfly (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1957
Sugarfoot as Bettor Being Paid Off (uncredited)
TV ★ 5.2
1957
Sugarfoot as Fisherman (uncredited)
TV ★ 5.2
1956
Please Murder Me as Trail Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1956
Somebody Up There Likes Me as Counterman at Gym (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1956
Around the World in 80 Days as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1956
Great Day in the Morning as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
The Rainmaker as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1955
Tall Man Riding as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1955
Illegal as Man in Drunk Tank (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
The Scarlet Coat as Tony (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1955
The Square Jungle as Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1955
I'll Cry Tomorrow as Dock Worker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
A Lawless Street as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1955
Man Without a Star as Tramp (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Cowboy (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Bartender (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Townsman (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Prisoner (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Frankie the Bartender (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Juror (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Sparky the Bartender (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Havershim - Man Shot in Saloon (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Diner Patron (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
Gunsmoke as Townsman (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Diner (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.7
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Boxing Timekeeper #1 (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Joe - The Bartender (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.8
1954
The Far Country as Miner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
The Yellow Mountain as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1954
Rails Into Laramie as Cheyenne Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1954
Broken Lance as Miner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1954
King Richard and the Crusaders as Crusader (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1954
Duffy of San Quentin as Convict (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1954
Living It Up as Vagrant at Park (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Calamity Jane as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1953
Devil's Canyon as Loafer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1953
One Girl's Confession as Barfly /Kibitzer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1953
The Man from the Alamo as Alamo Soldier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1952
Limelight as Man in Music Hall Audience (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.9
1952
Les Miserables as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1952
O. Henry's Full House as Man Being Booked (segment "The Clarion Call") (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1952
Carrie as Beer-Drinking Stagehand (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
The Las Vegas Story as Blackjack Gambler at the Last Chance (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1952
The Big Trees as Lumberman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1952
Adventures of Superman as Voter (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.6
1952
Adventures of Superman as Reward Seeker (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.6
1951
Storm Warning● as Townsman at Recreation Center (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
The Unknown Man as Jail Inmate in Visitor's Room (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1951
Lightning Strikes Twice as Lunch Counter Patron
Movie ★ 5.7
1951
Cry Danger● as Man Waiting in Detective's Office (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
Dragnet as Manager (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.5
1951
Dragnet as Derelict (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.5
1951
Dragnet as Man in Photo Booth (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.5
1950
The Next Voice You Hear... as Man in Church (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1950
Buccaneer's Girl as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1950
Frenchie as Saloon Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
Stars in My Crown as Drunk in Saloon (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
Winchester '73● as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1950
Barricade as Miner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
The Fireball as Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show as The Professor in Jail
TV ★ 7.1
1950
The Jack Benny Program as Prisoner (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.8
1940s 64 credits
1949
Any Number Can Play as Prisoner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1949
East Side, West Side as Wino (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1949
Tulsa as Moving Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1949
Holiday Affair as Bum in Park (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1949
Father Was a Fullback as Assistant Football Coach
Movie ★ 6.5
1949
Adam's Rib as Juror (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1949
Reign of Terror as Citizen (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
Mr. Soft Touch as Gambler (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
Sorrowful Jones
Movie ★ 6.5
1948
Wake of the Red Witch as Seaman
Movie ★ 5.7
1948
Coroner Creek as Bit (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1947
The Good Bad Egg as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1947
Dick Tracy's Dilemma as Sailor Outside Blinking Skull (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1947
I Walk Alone as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1947
Trail Street as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as Drunk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1946
Dressed to Kill as Pub Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1946
The Virginian
Movie ★ 6.2
1946
Badman's Territory as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1945
A Hit with a Miss as Spectator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1945
The Lost Weekend as Drunk in Alcoholic Ward (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1945
Between Two Women as Stagehand (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1945
Captain Kidd as Ship's Sailor Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1945
Cornered
Movie ★ 6.2
1944
Belle of the Yukon as Frank (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1944
The Woman in the Window as Charlie the Garage Helper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1943
Flight for Freedom as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1943
Action in the North Atlantic as Seaman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1943
Mr. Lucky as Slot Machine Workman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
The Talk of the Town as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1942
I Married a Witch
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
Lost Canyon as Wants a Match
Movie ★ 6.3
1942
American Empire as Riverboat Crewman
Movie ★ 5.0
1942
In Old California as Loudmouthed Oaf (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1942
Powder Town as Beer Drinker at Bar (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.4
1942
Woman of the Year as Mug (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
Heart of the Rio Grande as Alice's Cabbie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 9.0
1941
The Sea Wolf
Movie ★ 7.2
1941
The Lady from Cheyenne as Saloon Waiter
Movie ★ 5.7
1941
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob as Laborer in Manhole (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1941
Stick to Your Guns as Long Ben's Bartender
Movie ★ 5.7
1941
Bad Men of Missouri as Barfly
Movie ★ 6.2
1941
Western Union as Work Seeker
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
They Died with Their Boots On as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
Honky Tonk as Man #2 Agreeing with Candy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1941
You'll Never Get Rich as Soldier Messenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
Stage to Chino as Prospector (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1940
Men Without Souls as Pete (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
The Shadow as Henchman
Movie ★ 7.3
1940
Brigham Young as Man in Newspaper Office / Agitator
Movie ★ 4.6
1940
Santa Fe Trail as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1940
Virginia City as Prisoner at Libby Prison (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Christmas in July as Cabbie Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Michael Shayne: Private Detective as Counterman
Movie ★ 6.6
1940
Dance, Girl, Dance as Man Booing Judy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1940
Kitty Foyle as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1940
You'll Find Out as Cabbie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1940
Tom Brown's School Days as School Porter
Movie ★ 7.4
1940
No, No, Nanette as Taxi Driver
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Primrose Path as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
Lucky Partners as Bus Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1940
Millionaires in Prison as Convict Chef Dominick (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1940
Curtain Call as Stagehand
Movie ★ 7.3
1940
No Census, No Feeling as Stadium Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1930s 74 credits
1939
Pacific Liner as Crew Member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1939
Mandrake the Magician as Gas Station Hitman
Movie ★ 5.9
1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as Frank (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Union Pacific as Irishman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Five Came Back as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1939
Golden Boy as Fight Spectator Rapidly Chewing Gum
Movie ★ 6.5
1939
In Name Only as Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Beggar (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1939
The Day the Bookies Wept as Racetrack Betting Teller (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
Fixer Dugan as Truck Driver
Movie ★ 6.6
1938
Men with Wings as Mechanic
Movie ★ 5.4
1938
You Can't Take It with You as Trustee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1937
Something to Sing About as Cabbie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1937
Way Out West as Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1937
Dizzy Doctors as Sleeping Patient (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1937
Sea Devils as Coast Guard Seaman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
The Life of the Party as Waiter
Movie ★ 6.2
1937
Wells Fargo as Minor Role
Movie ★ 5.5
1937
Midnight Taxi as Gas Station Attendant
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
The Man Who Found Himself as Mechanic
Movie ★ 8.5
1937
Public Wedding as Reporter in Police Captain's Office
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
You Can't Buy Luck as DeJarno (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1937
Sailor Maid
Movie ★ 9.0
1937
She Had to Eat as Gangster (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1937
You Only Live Once as Man Telling Eddie of Phone Call (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1937
The Last Train from Madrid as Soldier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.5
1937
3 Dumb Clucks as Chopper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1936
Without Orders as Radio Reporter
Movie ★ 7.3
1936
Devil's Squadron as Cab Driver
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Fury as Dawson's Friend (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1936
Swing Time as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1936
Parole! as Dummy Watts
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
You May Be Next! as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1936
Great Guy as Party Guest (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Winterset as Witness to Paymaster's Murder (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1936
Murder on a Bridle Path as Horseman on Bridle Path (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1935
The Last Days of Pompeii as Arena Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
Foolish Hearts as Al, the Bartender (uncredited)
Movie
1935
Top Hat as Lido Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1935
We're Only Human as Berger's Second Messenger
Movie ★ 7.3
1935
Music Is Magic as Joe - Stagehand (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1935
His Family Tree as Frank - Mayor's Henchman-Kidnapper
Movie ★ 5.7
1935
The Daring Young Man as Taxicab Driver
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Three Little Beers as Golfer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Carnival as Barker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
Hot Tip as Racetrack Gambler
Movie ★ 7.5
1934
Twentieth Century as Marquee Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1934
Murder on the Blackboard as Diner Counterman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1934
Finishing School as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1934
Gridiron Flash as Convict Football Player
Movie ★ 4.8
1934
The Defense Rests as Henchman
Movie ★ 7.1
1934
The Crime of Helen Stanley as Property Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1934
Cockeyed Cavaliers as Bell Ringer
Movie ★ 6.0
1934
Their Big Moment as Pilot (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1934
Charlie Chan's Courage as Prop Man
Movie ★ 8.7
1933
She Done Him Wrong● as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1933
The Son of Kong as Sailor
Movie ★ 5.4
1933
Sailor's Luck as Target Shooting Booth Attendant
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
The Girl in 419 as Henchman in Car
Movie ★ 4.2
1933
Hoopla as Barker
Movie ★ 6.3
1933
The Bowery as Fireman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1933
Gold Diggers of 1933 as The Forgotten Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1932
Men Of America as Louie
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
Scarface as Hood (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1932
The Phantom President as Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1931
Danger Lights as Hobo (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1931
Men of Chance as Tony - One of Johnny's Bookies
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
Three Who Loved as Phil's Convict Cellmate
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
Everything’s Rosie as Dr. Powers' Friend
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
High Stakes as Barfly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 3.8
1931
Suicide Fleet as Angry Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1930
Alias French Gertie as Cabibe
Movie ★ 6.3
1930
What a Life as Complaining Prisoner at Show
Movie
1930
Those Who Dance as Hood
Movie ★ 6.3
1920s 3 credits
1928
Chicago After Midnight as Frank
Movie ★ 10.0
1928
Danger Street as Bull
Movie ★ 9.0
1928
Hit of the Show as Barnes
Movie ★ 10.0
Crew Credits
1950s 2 credits
1954
Duffy of San Quentin Stunts
Movie ★ 6.8
1951
Lightning Strikes Twice Stunts
Movie ★ 5.7
1930s 1 credit
1936
Great Guy Stunts
Movie ★ 6.3