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Frank Jenks

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Frank Jenks was an actor who carved out a notable place for himself in Hollywood. His career began to gain momentum in the mid-1930s with appearances in several films. Among his early works were The Smartest Girl in Town (1936), Walking on Air (1936), and the Fred Astaire musical Follow the Fleet (1936). That same year, Jenks also took part in the Lily Pons musical That Girl From Paris (1936), as well as The Witness Chair (1936) and The Last Outlaw (1936), showcasing his versatility across different genres.

As the 1940s rolled in, Frank Jenks continued to be a familiar face on the big screen. He was featured in the romantic film The Flame of New Orleans (1941), starring Marlene Dietrich, and the comedy Scattergood Meets Broadway (1941), which starred Guy Kibbee. Another significant role came in the dramatic adaptation Back Street (1941), starring Charles Boyer. In the same year, he also appeared in Tall, Dark and Handsome (1941), a comedy featuring Cesar Romero.

In the final stretch of his active years, Jenks remained busy with multiple film projects. In 1945 alone, he appeared in Bedside Manner (1945), Zombies on Broadway (1945), and The Kid Sister (1945). Additionally, he had roles in G.I. Honeymoon (1945) and The Phantom of 42nd Street (1945), both released the same year.

Though there was a gap in his film appearances after that, Jenks returned to the screen in 1957 with a role in the sci-fi classic The Amazing Colossal Man, co-starring Glenn Langan. This marked one of his later performances before he passed away in May 1962 at the age of 60, leaving behind a legacy in classic Hollywood cinema.

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Frank Jenks’s most acclaimed film is Two Girls and a Sailor (1944), which stands out as his highest-rated work. On the other hand, his film The Flame of New Orleans (1941) is regarded as his least successful, receiving the lowest ratings among his filmography.

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