Cast: Frank Shannon

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Frank Shannon. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Texas Rangers

1936 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

6.0

43 votes

6.0

43 votes

Direction Frederick Stephani

Cast Buster Crabbe · Jean Rogers · Charles Middleton · Priscilla Lawson

Synopsis Flash Gordon (Flash Gordon: Space Soldiers) (TV Miniseries) (1936) is a classic 1936 film serial that chronicles the journey of three Earthlings who venture to the distant planet Mongo to challenge the tyrannical Emperor Ming the Merciless. The lead roles...

5.4

81 votes

5.4

81 votes

Direction Ford Beebe · Robert F. Hill

Cast Buster Crabbe · Jean Rogers · Charles Middleton · Frank Shannon

Synopsis Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1938) presents a new threat to Earth as a mysterious element, nitron, disappears from the atmosphere, leading to catastrophic weather events. Utilizing an airplane, Flash Gordon and Dr. Hans Zarkov investigate and...

5.2

42 votes

5.2

42 votes

Direction Ford Beebe · Ray Taylor

Cast Buster Crabbe · Carol Hughes · Charles Middleton · Anne Gwynne

Synopsis Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1940) follows the thrilling adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov as they confront a new threat to humanity. A mysterious and deadly infection known as the Purple Death begins...

4.8

140 votes

4.8

140 votes

The Bride's Play

1922 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction George Terwilliger

Cast Marion Davies · John B. O'Brien · Frank Shannon · Wyndham Standing

Synopsis The Bride's Play (1922) follows the romantic entanglements of a young woman who initially attracts the attention of an older gentleman deeply in love with her. Subsequently, a young poet enters her life, relentlessly pursuing her affection. She eventually falls...

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A Burglar to the Rescue (S)

1931 · Movie · 18 min. · United States

Direction George Cochrane

Cast Thurston Hall · Charlotte Wynters · Frank Shannon · Arthur Aylesworth

Synopsis A Burglar to the Rescue (S) (1931) follows a cunning individual who is meticulously managing his ledgers to conceal his illicit activities. The tranquility of his endeavor is disrupted when an unexpected guest enters, brandishing a firearm. The ensuing dialogue...

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Rocket Ship

1938 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Ford Beebe · Robert F. Hill

Cast Buster Crabbe · Jean Rogers · Charles Middleton · Priscilla Lawson

Synopsis Rocket Ship (1938) follows the thrilling journey of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Alexis Zarkov as they embark on a daring mission to the distant planet Mongo. Their objective is to foil the malevolent plans of Emperor Ming the...

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Monsieur Beaucaire

1924 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Sidney Olcott

Cast Rudolph Valentino · Bebe Daniels · Lois Wilson · Doris Kenyon

Synopsis Monsieur Beaucaire (1924) follows the tale of a charming barber who, after uncovering the Duke of Winterset's dishonest gambling tactics, cleverly manipulates the Duke into helping him infiltrate a prestigious ball. Posing as the Duke de Chartres, the barber captivates...

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Deadly Ray from Mars (TV)

1966 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Ford Beebe · Robert F. Hill

Cast Buster Crabbe · Jean Rogers · Charles Middleton · Frank Shannon

Synopsis Deadly Ray from Mars (TV) (1966) follows the thrilling journey of renowned scientists Flash Gordon (Buster Crabbe) and Dr. Zarkov (Frank Shannon) as they embark on a perilous mission to Mars after a mysterious and destructive beam from the red...

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Spaceship to the Unknown (TV)

1966 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Frederick Stephani · Ray Taylor

Cast Buster Crabbe · Jean Rogers · Frank Shannon · Charles Middleton

Synopsis Spaceship to the Unknown (TV) (1966) follows the thrilling journey of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Alexis Zarkov as they embark on a perilous mission to the distant planet Mongo. Their objective is to foil the sinister plans of...

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Peril from the Planet Mongo (TV)

1966 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Ford Beebe · Ray Taylor

Cast Buster Crabbe · Carol Hughes · Charles Middleton · Anne Gwynne

Synopsis Peril from the Planet Mongo (TV) (1966) follows the thrilling adventures of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov as they embark on a perilous journey back to the enigmatic planet Mongo. Their mission is to secure an antidote for...

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Woman in the Dark

1934 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Fay Wray · Ralph Bellamy · Melvyn Douglas · Roscoe Ates

Synopsis Woman in the Dark (1934) follows the story of John Bradley, a man who has recently been released from prison after serving time for accidental manslaughter. Upon his return to town, he finds that the community harbors deep resentment towards...

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The Perfect Set-Up (S)

1936 · Movie · 21 min. · United States

Direction Edward L. Cahn

Cast Helene Chadwick · Robert Dudley · William Gould · Mahlon Hamilton

Synopsis The Perfect Set-Up (S) (1936) presents a gripping tale narrated by New York Police Captain Detectives Hewitt, who delves into the extraordinary criminal exploits of Alan Saunders. This short film, part of the "Crime Does Not Pay" series, explores the...

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Affairs of Cappy Ricks

1937 · Movie · 61 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Staub

Cast Walter Brennan · Mary Brian · Lyle Talbot · Frank Shields

Synopsis Affairs of Cappy Ricks (1937) follows the story of a seasoned sea captain, Cappy Ricks, who comes back from an extended journey to find his family and business in disarray. His daughter is about to wed a man he strongly...

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Blondes at Work

1938 · Movie · 63 min. · United States

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Glenda Farrell · Barton MacLane · Tom Kennedy · Rosella Towne

Synopsis Blondes at Work (1938) follows the story of Torchy, a tenacious reporter who finds herself entangled in a high-stakes mystery when Marvin Spencer, a prominent figure from the Bon Ton Department Stores, goes missing. Torchy's investigative skills lead her to...

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Torchy Blane in Chinatown

1939 · Movie · 58 min. · United States

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Glenda Farrell · Barton MacLane · Tom Kennedy · Henry O'Neill

Synopsis Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939) follows the adventures of intrepid newspaper reporter Torchy Blaine and her partner, police detective Steve McBride, as they pursue a ruthless Oriental gang responsible for a series of three murders. Complicating their investigation is a...

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Direction Ford Beebe · Robert F. Hill

Cast Buster Crabbe · Carol Hughes · Charles Middleton · Frank Shannon

Synopsis Purple Death from Outer Space (TV) (1966) follows the thrilling adventure of Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov as they embark on a perilous journey back to the planet Mongo. Their mission is to secure an antidote for the...

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The Adventurous Blonde

1937 · Movie · 61 min. · United States

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Glenda Farrell · Barton MacLane · Anne Nagel · Tom Kennedy

Synopsis The Adventurous Blonde (1937) follows the tale of a clever reporter, Torchy Blane, who finds herself in a whirlwind of intrigue when her fiancé, police detective Steve McBride, is accused of favoritism. Rival journalists, seeking to expose Torchy and Steve,...

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Mars Attacks the World

1938 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Ford Beebe · Robert F. Hill

Cast Buster Crabbe · Jean Rogers · Charles Middleton · Frank Shannon

Synopsis Mars Attacks the World (1938) follows the thrilling journey of Flash Gordon and his companions as they embark on a perilous mission to Mars. The adventure begins when a lethal Nitron ray targets Earth, prompting Flash Gordon and his allies...

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