About Frank Griffin
Lived 1886 – 1953 (aged 66). Frank Griffin was an American film director, actor, screenwriter, film actor and film producer.
Frank Griffin (September 17, 1886 – March 17, 1953) was an American film director, writer, and actor of the silent era. He directed 29 films between 1914 and 1924. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack.
Selected filmography
A Brewerytown Romance (1914) The Kidnapped Bride (1914) Worms Will Turn (1914) The Green Alarm (1914) A Fool There Was (1914) Pins Are Lucky (1914) When the Ham Turned (1914) The Honor of the Force (1914) Dobs at the Shore (1914) They Looked Alike (1915) Cannibal King (1915) Where Love Leads (1916) The King of the Kitchen (1918) Lions and Ladies (1919) Her First Kiss (1919)
Preservation Griffin's film Her First Kiss was preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in conjunction with 20th Century Fox, in 2013.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Griffin?
film director (1886-1953)
When was Frank Griffin born?
Frank Griffin was born on 17 September 1886 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did Frank Griffin die?
Frank Griffin died on 17 March 1953 in Los Angeles.
What was Frank Griffin's occupation?
Frank Griffin was a film director, actor, screenwriter, film actor and film producer.
What nationality was Frank Griffin?
Frank Griffin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Griffin (director)
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