Frank Hayes (actor)
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Frank Hayes was an American film actor of the silent era
. He appeared in 73 films between 1913
and 1924
. An actor with a unique hatchet face appearance he appeared mostly in comedies. His facial appearance naturally lent to comedic effect in silent films, but, he also showed up in sentimental farces like A Hoosier Romance(1918), an early starring film for Colleen Moore
.
He died in Hollywood, California from pneumonia
, aged 52.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
. He appeared in 73 films between 1913
1913 in film
The year 1913 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* The Squaw Man, the first Hollywood feature film, is made.* December 29, Charlie Chaplin signs a contract with Mack Sennett to begin making films at Keystone Studios.* D. W...
and 1924
1924 in film
-Events:* Entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer Pictures to create Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
. An actor with a unique hatchet face appearance he appeared mostly in comedies. His facial appearance naturally lent to comedic effect in silent films, but, he also showed up in sentimental farces like A Hoosier Romance(1918), an early starring film for Colleen Moore
Colleen Moore
Colleen Moore was an American film actress, and one of the most fashionable stars of the silent film era.-Early life:...
.
He died in Hollywood, California from pneumonia
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs —associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes...
, aged 52.
Selected filmography
- GreedGreed (film)Greed is a 1924 American dramatic silent film. It was directed by Erich von Stroheim and starring Gibson Gowland, Zasu Pitts, Jean Hersholt, Dale Fuller, Tempe Pigott, Sylvia Ashton, Chester Conklin, Joan Standing and Jack Curtis....
(19241924 in film-Events:* Entertainment entrepreneur Marcus Loew gained control of Metro Pictures, Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Louis B. Mayer Pictures to create Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
) - The Gown ShopThe Gown ShopThe Gown Shop is a 1923 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Larry Semon - Larry, a salesman* Kathleen Myers - Head saleslady* Oliver Hardy - Store manager * Fred DeSilva - Dressmaker The Gown Shop is a 1923 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Larry Semon - Larry, a...
(19231923 in film-Events:*April 15 - Lee De Forest demonstrates the Phonofilm sound-on-film system at the Rivoli Theater in New York with a series of short musical films featuring vaudeville performers.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1923:U.S.A...
) - Double Dealing (1923)
- The BarnyardThe Barnyard (1923 film)-Cast:* Larry Semon - Lay Zee, Farm Hand* Kathleen Myers - The Farmer's Daughter* Oliver Hardy - Farm Hand * Frank Hayes - The Farmer's Wife* Spencer Bell - Helper* William Hauber* Al Thompson* Joe Rock...
(1923) - The Stage HandThe Stage HandThe Stage Hand is a 1920 silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy.-Cast:* Larry Semon - The Stage Hand* Lucille Carlisle - The Leading Lady* Frank Alexander - The Stage Manager* Thelma Percy - The Animal Trainer* Al Thompson - The Show Manager...
(19201920 in filmThe year 1920 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 27 - The Mark of Zorro, starring Douglas Fairbanks opens.-Top grossing films :-Films released in 1920:U.S.A. unless stated*The $1,000,000 Reward...
) - LoveLove (1919 film)Love is a 1919 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle. Prints of the film still survive.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty* Al St. John - Al Clove, Fatty's rival* Winifred Westover - Winnie* Frank Hayes - Frank, Winnie's father...
(19191919 in filmThe year 1919 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 5 - Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists...
) - When Do We Eat?When Do We Eat? (1918 film)When Do We Eat? is a 1918 silent comedy film directed by Fred Niblo.-Plot:Nora, An actress is performing in an adaptation of Uncle Tom's Cabin in a Texas town. A sheriff enters with an attachment against the show. Nora, dressed as Little Eva, escapes from the venue and gets onto a train. A tramp...
(19181918 in filmThe year 1918 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband....
) - Fatty and Mabel AdriftFatty and Mabel AdriftFatty and Mabel Adrift is a 1916 Keystone short comedy film starring Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, and Al St. John.- Plot :The story involves Arbuckle as a farm boy marrying his sweetheart, Normand. They have their honeymoon with Fatty's dog Luke, at a cottage on the seashore. At high...
(19161916 in filmThe year 1916 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 17 - release of A Daughter of the Gods, the first US production with a million dollar budget, with the first nude scene by a major star....
) - Fatty's Tintype TangleFatty's Tintype TangleFatty's Tintype Tangle is a 1915 comedy short film. A man, tired of his mother-in-law's henpecking, leaves home in anger and sits on a park bench, where a photographer takes a picture of him sitting next to a married woman, whose husband is not pleased....
(19151915 in filmThe year 1915 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 8 : D.W Griffith's The Birth of a Nation premieres at Clune's Auditorium Los Angeles and breaks box office and film length records, running at a total length of 3 hrs 10 minutes.* June 18 : The Motion Picture Directors...
) - The Little TeacherThe Little TeacherThe Little Teacher is a 1915 American short comedy film starring Mabel Normand and Fatty Arbuckle, and directed by Mack Sennett.-Cast:* Mabel Normand as The Little Teacher* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle as Fat Student* Mack Sennett as Tall Student...
(1915) - Their Social SplashTheir Social SplashTheir Social Splash is a 1915 short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.-Cast:* Slim Summerville - Harold* Dixie Chene - Gladys* Charles Murray - Hogan* Polly Moran - Polly* Frank Hayes - The Father* Harold Lloyd - The Minister* Harry Gribbon...
(1915) - When Love Took WingsWhen Love Took WingsWhen Love Took Wings is a 1915 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Reckless Fatty* Minta Durfee - The Girl* Frank Hayes - The Girl's Father* Joe Bordeaux - Fatty's rival...
(1915) - That Little Band of GoldThat Little Band of GoldThat Little Band of Gold is a 1915 short comedy film directed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and starring Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, and Ford Sterling.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Hubby* Mabel Normand - Wifey* Ford Sterling - Gassy Gotrox...
(1915) - Fatty's Faithful FidoFatty's Faithful FidoFatty's Faithful Fido is a 1915 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty* Minta Durfee - Fatty's girl* Al St...
(1915) - Fatty's Chance AcquaintanceFatty's Chance AcquaintanceFatty's Chance Acquaintance is a 1915 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty* Billie Bennett - Fatty's wife* Harry McCoy - Pickpocket* Minta Durfee - Pickpocket's girlfriend* Frank Hayes - Cop...
(1915) - Fatty's Reckless FlingFatty's Reckless FlingFatty's Reckless Fling is a 1915 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty* Edgar Kennedy - Neighbor* Minta Durfee - Neighbor's wife* Glen Cavender - House detective* Frank Hayes - Card player...
(1915) - Hogan's Romance UpsetHogan's Romance UpsetHogan's Romance Upset is a 1915 short comedy film directed by Charles Avery and featuring both Fatty Arbuckle and Harold Lloyd in uncredited roles as a spectators.-Cast:* Charles Murray - Hogan* Bobby Dunn - Weary Willie* Louise Fazenda* Ben Turpin...
(1915) - Fatty's New RoleFatty's New RoleFatty's New Role is a 1915 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Hobo* Mack Swain - Ambrose Schnitz* Joe Bordeaux* Glen Cavender* Luke the Dog* Bobby Dunn* Billy Gilbert* Frank Hayes...
(1915) - Fatty and Mabel at the San Diego ExpositionFatty and Mabel at the San Diego ExpositionFatty and Mabel at the San Diego Exposition is a 1915 silent short comedy film, directed by Fatty Arbuckle and starring Arbuckle and Mabel Normand.-Production background:...
(1915) - Mabel, Fatty and the LawMabel, Fatty and the LawMabel, Fatty and the Law is a 1915 short comedy film starring Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand, and directed by Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty* Mabel Normand - Fatty's Wife* Harry Gribbon - Hubby* Minta Durfee - Hubby's Wife...
(1915) - Fatty and Minnie He-HawFatty and Minnie He-HawFatty and Minnie He-Haw is a 1914 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty* Minnie Devereaux - Minnie He-Haw* Edward Dillon - * Minta Durfee - Minta...
(19141914 in filmThe year 1914 in film involved some significant events, including the debut of Cecil B. DeMille as a director.-Events:*The 3,300-seat Mark Strand Theatre opens in New York City....
) - Fatty's Jonah DayFatty's Jonah DayFatty's Jonah Day is a 1914 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle* Edward Dillon - * Frank Hayes* Norma Nichols* Ted Edwards - Cop...
(1914) - His Musical CareerHis Musical CareerHis Musical Career is a 1914 American comedy silent film made by Keystone Studios starring Charlie Chaplin.-Synopsis:Charlie and his partner are to deliver a piano to 666 Prospect St...
(1914) - Lover's LuckLover's LuckLover's Luck is a 1914 short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Fatty* Minta Durfee - The Girl* Al St. John - Fatty's Rival* Josef Swickard - The Girl's Father* Phyllis Allen - The Girl's Mother...
(1914)
External links
- Frank Hayes; IBDB.com
- Frank Hayes (courtesy of silentera.com)
- Press portrait of Frank Hayes (courtesy of Ebaybid)