Franchot Tone
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Franchot Tone (February 27, 1905 – September 18, 1968) was an American stage, film, and television actor, star of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and many other films through the 1960s. In the early 1960s Tone appeared in character roles on TV dramas like Bonanza, Wagon Train, The Twilight Zone, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Description above from the Wikipedia article Franchot Tone, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Franchot Tone Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Franchot Tone reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Franchot Tone's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Franchot Tone's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains That Night with You, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Franchot Tone Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Franchot Tone's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Franchot Tone has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Joan Crawford: Always the Star | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shadow Over Elveron | Barney Conners | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | In Harm's Way | CINCPAC I | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Gifford in 'Bombshell' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Advise & Consent | The President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bitter Heritage | Frank James | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Uncle Vanya | Dr. Mikhail Lvovich Astroff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Twelve Angry Men | Juror #3 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Every Girl Should Be Married | Roger Sanford | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | I Love Trouble | Stuart Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Honeymoon | David Flanner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Because of Him | Paul Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | That Night with You | Paul Renaud | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Hour Before the Dawn | Jim Hetherton | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Phantom Lady | John 'Jack' Marlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Fletcher Marvin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Charles Gerard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Five Graves to Cairo | Cpl. John J. Bramble / Paul Davos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | John | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | She Knew All the Answers | Mark Willows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Nice Girl? | Richard Calvert | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Trail of the Vigilantes | Kansas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Comrades | Otto Koster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Love Is a Headache | Peter Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Bride Wore Red | Giulio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Romance of Celluloid | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | They Gave Him a Gun | James 'Jimmy' Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Love on the Run | Barnabus Pells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Unguarded Hour | Sir Alan Dearden | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Exclusive Story | Dick Parton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dangerous | Don Bellows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Roger Byam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | One New York Night | Foxhall Ridgeway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Lives of a Bengal Lancer | Forsythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born | Bob Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Straight Is the Way | Benny | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Girl from Missouri | T.R. Paige, Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sadie McKee | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Moulin Rouge | Douglas Hall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dancing Lady | Tod Newton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Gifford Middleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Stage Mother | Warren Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Stranger's Return | Guy Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Midnight Mary | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gabriel Over the White House | Hartley Beekman - Secretary to the President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Today We Live | Ronnie Boyce-Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Wiser Sex | Phil Long | Super Hit | Similar → |
Franchot Tone - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Franchot Tone?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franchot Tone is "That Night with You" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Franchot Tone acted in?
Franchot Tone has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Franchot Tone?
Other notable films include "Trail of the Vigilantes", "One New York Night", and "True to Life".