Frank Melton
Biography
Frank Melton was an American actor born on December 6, 1907, in Pine Apple, Alabama. Throughout his career, he was credited with 57 acting roles in film and television. His notable filmography includes appearances in State Fair, Pot o' Gold, The Buccaneer, The Woman in the Window, The Cat and the Canary, Second Chorus, Judge Priest, The Return of Frank James, and Black Dragons. Melton died on March 19, 1951, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 43. Records indicate he was a citizen of the United States. His professional work is documented across various archival databases, including The Movie Database, IMDb, and Wikidata.
Career overview
Frank Melton was an American actor born on December 6, 1907, in Pine Apple, Alabama. Throughout his career, he was credited with 57 acting roles. His filmography includes appearances in various motion pictures such as State Fair, released in 1933, and The Buccaneer, released in 1938. He also appeared in the 1941 film Pot o' Gold.
Additional works featuring Melton include The Woman in the Window, The Cat and the Canary, Second Chorus, Judge Priest, The Return of Frank James, and Black Dragons. He remained active in the film industry until his death on March 19, 1951, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 43.
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57 titles- The Red Badge of Courage (1951) as Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Daredevils of the Clouds (1948) as Frank
- The Man Who Walked Alone (1945) as Glem
- The Woman in the Window (1944) as Onlooker at Gallery (uncredited)
- Bride by Mistake (1944) as Armed Guard
- A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) as Otto
- Destroyer (1943) as Doctor
- Black Dragons (1942) as FBI Agent
- The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942) as Turner Dixon
- Wrecking Crew (1942) as Pete
- Remember the Day (1941) as Photographer
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Man (uncredited)
- Second Chorus (1941) as Stu
- Road to Happiness (1941) as Boarder (uncredited)
- Pot o' Gold (1941) as Jasper Backus
- They Meet Again (1941) as Wiliiam Merrill Jr.
- The Return of Frank James (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Fighting 69th (1940) as Alabama Man #3 (uncredited)
- Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940) as Ollie - Dithers' Employee (uncredited)
- The Cat and the Canary (1939) as Reporter
- You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) as First Yokel (uncredited)
- The Night of Nights (1939) as Newcomb, the Author (uncredited)
- Big Town Czar (1939) as Hotel Clerk
- Start Cheering (1938) as Gas Station Attendant
- Riders of the Black Hills (1938) as Don Weston
- Dangerous to Know (1938) as Man at Racetrack (uncredited)
- The Buccaneer (1938) as Lieutenant Shreve
- Freshman Year (1938) as Dave 'Tex' Hodges
- Once Over Lightly (1938) as Joe Stevens
- Outcast (1937)
- Wild and Woolly (1937) as Barton Henshaw
- Affairs of Cappy Ricks (1937) as Matt Peasely
- Too Many Wives (1937) as Clabby Holden
- Wings Over Honolulu (1937) as Budge
- Trouble at Midnight (1937) as Frank Cordeen
- Damaged Goods (1937) as Jack (George's intern pal)
- They Met in a Taxi (1936) as Specks Callahan
- The Return of Jimmy Valentine (1936) as Dixon
- Silks and Saddles (1936) as Les Winters
- The Traitor (1936) as Frank Melton: Jimmy Allen aka The Texas Kid
- August Week End (1936) as Ronnie Washburne
- The Glory Trail (1936) as Lieutenant Gilchrist
- The Daring Young Man (1935) as Cub Reporter
- The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935) as Lottery Ticket Seller
- The Gay Deception (1935) as Bellhop (uncredited)
- Welcome Home (1935) as Willis Parker
- $10 Raise (1935) as Clark
- Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) as Fosdick
- Judge Priest (1934) as Fleming 'Flem' Talley
- The World Moves On (1934) as John Girard (1825)
- 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934) as Frank Young
- David Harum (1934) as Elwin
- Handy Andy (1934) as Howard Norcross
- Mr. Skitch (1933) as Perry - Emily's Boyfriend
- Ace of Aces (1933) as Phil 'Pee Wee' Parker (uncredited)
- State Fair (1933) as Harry Ware
- The River of Romance (1929) as One of Elvira's Admirers
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Melton best known for?
Frank Melton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Red Badge of Courage (1951), The Woman in the Window (1944), Aikatsu! (2012), Dream Star Button Nose (1985).
When and where was Frank Melton born?
Frank Melton was born on December 6, 1907 in Pine Apple, Alabama, USA. They passed away on March 19, 1951.
How many credits does Frank Melton have?
Frank Melton has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1951.
What is Frank Melton's background in cinema and television?
Frank Melton was an American actor born on December 6, 1907, in Pine Apple, Alabama. Throughout his career, he was credited with 57 acting roles in film and television. His notable filmography includes appearances in State Fair, Pot o' Gold, The Buccaneer, The Woman in the Window, The Cat and the Canary, Second Chorus,...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Woman in the Window (1944) as Onlooker at Gallery (uncredited) — aged about 36
- Riders of the Black Hills (1938) as Don Weston — aged about 30
- The Red Badge of Courage (1951) as Confederate Soldier (uncredited) — aged about 43
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