About Frank Petley
Lived 1872 – 1945 (aged 72). Frank Petley was a British actor.
Frank Petley (sometimes credited as Frank B. or Frank E. Petley) (28 March 1872 – 12 January 1945) was a British actor prominent in the Edwardian theatre and silent era cinema. During the Second World War he performed with The Old Vic Company then based at the Liverpool Playhouse, appearing as Nat Miller in Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O'Neill in a production by Noel Willman.
Selected filmography The Chance of a Lifetime (1916) Diana and Destiny (1916) Ye Wooing of Peggy (1917) Nature's Gentleman (1918) The Silver Greyhound (1919) The Power of Right (1919) The Iron Stair (1920) The Flame (1920) My Lord Conceit (1921) The Golden Dawn (1921) The Mystery of Mr. Bernard Brown (1921) Melody of Death (1922) Night Ride (1937)
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Who was Frank Petley?
British actor (1872-1945)
When was Frank Petley born?
Frank Petley was born on 28 March 1872 in Charlton.
When did Frank Petley die?
Frank Petley died on 12 January 1945 in Buxton.
What was Frank Petley's occupation?
Frank Petley was an actor.
What nationality was Frank Petley?
Frank Petley was British.
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