About Frank Hall Crane
Lived 1873 – 1948 (aged 75). Frank Hall Crane was an American film director, actor, film actor and screenwriter.
Frank Hall Crane (January 1, 1873 – September 1, 1948) was an American stage and film actor and director. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1909 and 1939. He also directed 48 films between 1914 and 1927. His first screen writing included The Stolen Voice in 1915.
Crane died on September 1, 1948, at the Motion Picture Country Home Hospital in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, aged 75.
Selected filmography
Paul and Virginia (1910) The Mermaid (1910) Rip Van Winkle (1910) A Leap for Love (1912) A Millionaire for a Day (1912) Leah Kleschna (1913) Paying the Price (1916) The Girl Philippa (1917) Arsene Lupin (1917) Stranded in Arcady (1917) An Alabaster Box (1917) Vengeance Is Mine (1917) The Grell Mystery (1917) A Master Stroke (1920) The Door That Has No Key (1921) The Puppet Man (1921) Little Wildcat (1922) The Grass Orphan (1922) A Girl's Desire (1922) The Pauper Millionaire (1922) Hutch Stirs 'em Up (1923) Tons of Money (1924) Fair Play (1925) My Old Dutch (1926) The Jade Cup (1926) The Trunk Mystery (1926) Bitter Sweets (1928) The Man from Nevada (1929) Out of Singapore (1932) The Speed Reporter (1936)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Hall Crane?
American actor and film director (1873–1948)
When was Frank Hall Crane born?
Frank Hall Crane was born on 1 January 1873 in San Francisco.
When did Frank Hall Crane die?
Frank Hall Crane died on 1 September 1948 in Woodland Hills.
What was Frank Hall Crane's occupation?
Frank Hall Crane was a film director, actor, film actor and screenwriter.
What nationality was Frank Hall Crane?
Frank Hall Crane was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Hall Crane. https://biography.guide/frank-hall-crane/
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