Frank Holmes
Producer and director of Seaport of the Prairies
About Frank Holmes
Lived 1908 – 1990 (aged 81–82). Frank Holmes was a Canadian documentary filmmaker and film director, known for Seaport of the Prairies.
Frank Holmes (1908–1990) was one of Manitoba's first filmmakers, filming the documentary Seaport of the Prairies in 1925 when he was just 17 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Holmes?
producer and director of Seaport of the Prairies
When was Frank Holmes born?
Frank Holmes was born in 1908.
When did Frank Holmes die?
Frank Holmes died in 1990 in Toronto.
What was Frank Holmes's occupation?
Frank Holmes was a documentary filmmaker and film director.
What was Frank Holmes known for?
Frank Holmes was known for Seaport of the Prairies.
What nationality was Frank Holmes?
Frank Holmes was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Holmes. https://biography.guide/frank-holmes-documentary-filmmaker/
MLA: "Frank Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-holmes-documentary-filmmaker/.
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