Frank Ellis

Acting

Frank Ellis

Born February 26, 1897 · Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA

Died February 23, 1969 · aged 71

Frank Ellis was born on February 26, 1897 in Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA as Frank Birney Ellis. He was an actor, known for The Desert Demon (1925), The Fighting Sheriff (1925) and Trails of Danger (1930). He died on February 23, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Known For

To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird · 1962
To Kill a Mockingbird
8.01962
MovieDrama
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
My Darling ClementineMy Darling Clementine · 1946
My Darling Clementine
7.51946
MovieWestern
Three brothers stop off for a night in the town of Tombstone. The next morning they find one of their brothers dead and their cattle stolen. They decide to take revenge on the culprits.
Along Came JonesAlong Came Jones · 1945
Along Came Jones
5.81945
MovieWesternComedy
An easy-going cowboy is mistaken by the townsfolk for a notorious gunman. The cowboy decides it would be best to leave town, until he meets the gunman's girlfriend.
Death Valley RangersDeath Valley Rangers · 1943
Death Valley Rangers
7.51943
MovieWestern
When a fed-up businessman tires of watching gold shipments disappear without a trace, he calls in the Trail Blazers (Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson and Bob Steele) -- a legendary trio of law enforcers -- to find the gold and figure out who's behind the thefts.
Western UnionWestern Union · 1941
Western Union
6.01941
MovieWestern
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000.
A Volta do Besouro VerdeA Volta do Besouro Verde · 1940
A Volta do Besouro Verde
6.81940
MovieActionAdventure
Second serial featuring The Green Hornet and Kato.
Drums of Fu ManchuDrums of Fu Manchu · 1940
Drums of Fu Manchu
6.31940
MovieFantasyHorror
The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.
Ride Him, CowboyRide Him, Cowboy · 1932
Ride Him, Cowboy
4.91932
MovieActionWestern
John Drury saves Duke, a wild horse accused of murder, and trains him. When he discovers that the real murderer, a bad guy known as The Hawk, is the town's leading citizen, Drury arrested on a fraudulent charge.

Movies

To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird · 1962
To Kill a Mockingbird
8.01962
MovieDrama
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
My Darling ClementineMy Darling Clementine · 1946
My Darling Clementine
7.51946
MovieWestern
Three brothers stop off for a night in the town of Tombstone. The next morning they find one of their brothers dead and their cattle stolen. They decide to take revenge on the culprits.
Along Came JonesAlong Came Jones · 1945
Along Came Jones
5.81945
MovieWesternComedy
An easy-going cowboy is mistaken by the townsfolk for a notorious gunman. The cowboy decides it would be best to leave town, until he meets the gunman's girlfriend.
Death Valley RangersDeath Valley Rangers · 1943
Death Valley Rangers
7.51943
MovieWestern
When a fed-up businessman tires of watching gold shipments disappear without a trace, he calls in the Trail Blazers (Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson and Bob Steele) -- a legendary trio of law enforcers -- to find the gold and figure out who's behind the thefts.
Western UnionWestern Union · 1941
Western Union
6.01941
MovieWestern
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000.
A Volta do Besouro VerdeA Volta do Besouro Verde · 1940
A Volta do Besouro Verde
6.81940
MovieActionAdventure
Second serial featuring The Green Hornet and Kato.
Drums of Fu ManchuDrums of Fu Manchu · 1940
Drums of Fu Manchu
6.31940
MovieFantasyHorror
The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.
Ride Him, CowboyRide Him, Cowboy · 1932
Ride Him, Cowboy
4.91932
MovieActionWestern
John Drury saves Duke, a wild horse accused of murder, and trains him. When he discovers that the real murderer, a bad guy known as The Hawk, is the town's leading citizen, Drury arrested on a fraudulent charge.
Under Montana SkiesUnder Montana Skies · 1930
Under Montana Skies
10.01930
MovieWestern
Clay gets a musical troop out af jail and helps raise money so they can put on their show. During the performance Blake and his men rob the box office. The townsmen give chase and Clay goes after Blake.
Bullet for a BadmanBullet for a Badman · 1964
Bullet for a Badman
6.31964
MovieWestern
Former Texas Rangers Sam Ward and Logan Keliher become enemies when Sam turns bank robber and Logan marries Sam's ex-wife.
Wild Bill Hickok RidesWild Bill Hickok Rides · 1942
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
5.51942
MovieWestern
The Western hero takes on a ruthless land baron whose henchmen killed his best friend.
The Yellow MountainThe Yellow Mountain · 1954
The Yellow Mountain
5.41954
MovieWestern
A formula brawling-buddies western where one goes bad and then returns to the fold. Pete Menlo owns some gold claims in Nevada where he is joined by his old friend Andy Martin. Crooked mine-owner Bannon wants to merge their interests so they can create a monopoly but is turned down. Pete is interested in "Nevada" Wray, daughter of mine-owner "Jackpot" Wray, but she has eyes only for Andy. The rejected Pete joins forces with Bannon and they learn that, because of location, "Jackpot" Wray may be the owner of all the gold in the respective veins. Bannon and his men try to get rid of Andy.
Aces and EightsAces and Eights · 1936
Aces and Eights
5.61936
MovieWesternAction
A card sharp steps in when a Mexican family's ranch is threatened by swindlers and cheats.
New FrontierNew Frontier · 1939
New Frontier
5.81939
MovieWestern
The Three Mesquiteers convince a group of settlers to exchange their present property for some which, unbeknownst to our goodguys, is going to be worthless. They are captured before they can warn the ranchers.
Texas Trouble ShootersTexas Trouble Shooters · 1942
Texas Trouble Shooters
7.71942
MovieWestern
The Range Busters are together again to try and stop a swindle.
Sergeants 3Sergeants 3 · 1962
Sergeants 3
5.81962
MovieWesternComedy
Mike, Chip, and Larry are three lusty, brawling U. S. Cavalry sergeants stationed in Indian Territory in 1870.
In Old CaliforniaIn Old California · 1942
In Old California
5.31942
MovieActionRomance
Boston pharmacist Tom Craig comes to Sacramento, where he runs afoul of local political boss Britt Dawson, who exacts protection payment from the citizenry. Dawson frames Craig with poisoned medicine, but Craig redeems himself during a Gold Rush epidemic.
The Sons of the PioneersThe Sons of the Pioneers · 1942
The Sons of the Pioneers
9.01942
MovieWesternMusic
A singing entomologist (Roy Rogers) acts meek to help a juggling sheriff (George "Gabby" Hayes) solve ranch raids.
The Range FeudThe Range Feud · 1931
The Range Feud
5.21931
MovieMysteryWestern
Clint Turner is arrested for the murder of his girlfriend Judy's father, a rival rancher who was an enemy of his own father, and his best friend, Sheriff Buck Gordon sets out to find the real killer in the face of pressure for a quick lynching of Clint.
Man in the SaddleMan in the Saddle · 1951
Man in the Saddle
6.61951
MovieWestern
A small rancher is being harassed by his mighty and powerful neighbor. When the neighbor even hires gunmen to intimidate him he has to defend himself and his property by means of violence.
Mysterious IslandMysterious Island · 1951
Mysterious Island
6.61951
MovieScience FictionAdventure
It is 1865 and Union prisoners use a military balloon to escape a Southern prison camp near the end of the Civil War. The balloon drifts for days and finally lands on a mysterious volcanic island with very unusual inhabitants. Also landing, in a better aircraft, is Rulu, a visitor from Mercury. She seeks a radio-active material that will enable her to manufacture an explosive that will destroy the world or, at least, the portion known as Earth in this 15 Chapter Serial from the 1950s.
Elmo the FearlessElmo the Fearless · 1920
Elmo the Fearless
8.01920
MovieAction
Elmo finds himself in 18 different hair raising and dangerous adventures always escaping in the nick of time!
Treachery Rides the RangeTreachery Rides the Range · 1936
Treachery Rides the Range
4.01936
MovieMusicWestern
The Indians need the Buffalo to survive and the Government has promised to keep the herds free from hunters. But Carter, of Carter and Barton, just signed a big contract for furs and Buffalo meat so they want the herds. The only way they can get them is to rile the Indians up enough to go on the warpath and break the treaty. After the trouble starts, the Indians get the Colonel's daughter and hold her prisoner. Written by Tony Fontana
Zorro's Fighting LegionZorro's Fighting Legion · 1939
Zorro's Fighting Legion
5.41939
MovieWesternAction
The mysterious Don Del Oro ("Lord of Gold"), an idol of the Yaqui Indians, plans to take over the gold and become Emperor. Francisco was put in charge of a legion to combat the Yaqui tribe and protect the land, but when attacked Zorro came to his rescue. Francisco's partner recognized Zorro as the hidalgo Don Diego Vega, then ask him to take over the fighting legion as his alter-ego Zorro.

TV Shows

Wagon TrainWagon Train · 1957
Wagon Train
6.61957
SeriesWesternDrama
The series initially starred veteran movie supporting actor Ward Bond as the wagon master, later replaced upon his death by John McIntire, and Robert Horton as the scout, subsequently replaced by lookalike Robert Fuller a year after Horton had decided to leave the series. The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master directed by John Ford and starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr. and Ward Bond, and harkens back to the early widescreen wagon train epic The Big Trail starring John Wayne and featuring Bond in his first major screen appearance playing a supporting role. Horton's buckskin outfit as the scout in the first season of the television series resembles Wayne's, who also played the wagon train's scout in the earlier film.
Have Gun, Will TravelHave Gun, Will Travel · 1957
Have Gun, Will Travel
7.31957
SeriesWestern
Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted November 23, 1958. The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel. Have Gun – Will Travel was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by Frank Pierson, Don Ingalls, Robert Sparks, and Julian Claman. There were 225 episodes of the TV series, 24 written by Gene Roddenberry. Other contributors included Bruce Geller, Harry Julian Fink, Don Brinkley and Irving Wallace. Andrew McLaglen directed 101 episodes and 19 were directed by series star Richard Boone.
Room 104Room 104 · 2017
Room 104
5.72017
SeriesMysteryDrama
An anthology series set in a single hotel room, where every guest who comes to stay reveals a unique set of circumstances and quirks.
Anna LeeAnna Lee · 1994
Anna Lee
6.91994
SeriesCrimeDrama
Anna Lee is a British television series produced by Brian Eastman and Carnival Films for London Weekend Television. Following a 1993 pilot, five two-hour programmes were produced in 1994, loosely based on the detective novels of Liza Cody. Private investigator Anna Lee works for the Brierly Security agency after leaving the police force. Each episode features a different mystery.