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Frank Lanning

1872 – 1945

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About Frank Lanning

Lived 1872 – 1945 (aged 72). Frank Lanning was an American actor.

Frank Lanning (August 14, 1872 – June 17, 1945) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 84 films between 1910 and 1934. He was born in Marion, Iowa and died in Los Angeles, California. Lanning's film debut came in The Mended Lute. He acted for Biograph, Kalem, Universal and Pathe studios.

Selected filmography

My Hero (1912) The Severed Hand (1914) Buckshot John (1915) The Three Godfathers (1916) The Little Patriot (1917) Bull's Eye (1917) The Lion's Claws (1918) Huck and Tom (1918) - Injun Joe Bare-Fisted Gallagher (1919) Haunting Shadows (1919) Desert Gold (1919) The Prince and Betty (1919) A Sagebrush Hamlet (1919) Daredevil Jack (1920) That Girl Montana (1921) Cameron of the Royal Mounted (1921) Out of the Silent North (1922) Another Man's Boots (1922) Step on It! (1922) Drifting (1923) The Remittance Woman (1923) Ten Scars Make a Man (1924) Ace of Spades (1925) The Fighting Ranger (1925) Stand and Deliver (1928) Rough Romance (1930) The Lone Defender (1930) Temple Tower (1930) The Lightning Warrior (1931) The Phantom of the West (1931) The Fighting Fool (1932)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Lanning?

actor (1872-1945)

When was Frank Lanning born?

Frank Lanning was born on 14 August 1872 in Marion.

When did Frank Lanning die?

Frank Lanning died on 17 June 1945 in Los Angeles.

What was Frank Lanning's occupation?

Frank Lanning was an actor.

What nationality was Frank Lanning?

Frank Lanning was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Lanning

· Wikidata: Q5487854

· DBpedia: Frank Lanning

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