Franchot Tone

Franchot Tone

American actor (1905-1968)

Stanislaus Pascal Franchot Tone was an American actor, producer, and director of stage, film and television. He was a leading man in the 1930s and early 1940s, and at the height of his career was known for his gentlemanly sophisticate roles, with supporting roles by the 1950s. His acting crossed many genres including pre-Code romantic leads to noir layered roles and World War I films. He appeared as a guest star in episodes of several golden age television series, including The Twilight Zone and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour while continuing to act and produce in the theater and movies throughout the 1960s.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 57 films (1932–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 3 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1933 BOMBSHELL. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp. 10 reels B&W
1933 DANCING LADY. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp. 10 reels 16mm B&W silent
1933 GABRIEL OVER THE WHITE HOUSE. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp. 9 reels B&W
1933 Midnight Mary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. 74 min 16mm B&W sound
1933 MIDNIGHT MARY. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp. 8 reels B&W
1933 THE STRANGER'S RETURN. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp. 9 reels B&W
1932 THE WISER SEX. Paramount Publix Corp. 8 reels B&W