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Frankie Thomas

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1921-04-09
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Frankie Thomas began his journey in the world of acting when he was just 13 years old. His early career featured appearances in several notable films, including Wednesday’s Child (1934), Tim Tyler’s Luck (1937), and the Spencer Tracy-led drama Boys Town (1938). Around the same time, Frankie Thomas also took part in the Mischa Auer comedy Little Tough Guys in Society (1938), as well as the Bonita Granville-starring mystery Nancy Drew - Detective (1938).

As Frankie Thomas continued to build his filmography, he appeared in projects like the crime drama Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) starring Ann Sheridan, Code of the Streets (1939), and Nancy Drew - Reporter (1939). He also had a role in the 1940 crime film Invisible Stripes, which starred George Raft in a leading role.

In the later stages of his acting career, Frankie Thomas remained active in both film and television. He played a part in the biographical drama One Foot in Heaven (1941), starring Fredric March, followed by the emotional drama Always in My Heart (1942) with Kay Francis. Additionally, Frankie Thomas appeared in the comedic film The Major and the Minor (1942), which featured Ginger Rogers.

Beyond the big screen, Frankie Thomas also made his presence known on television, with appearances such as his role in A Woman to Remember (DuMont TV, 1948–49). His final acting stint came with a part on the NBC series First Love (1953–56). Frankie Thomas passed away in May 2006 at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy in both film and television.

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Frankie Thomas has been part of several movies, films, and music projects throughout their career. Among these, One Foot in Heaven (1941) stands out as Frankie Thomas’s most acclaimed work, receiving the highest ratings. On the other hand, Boys Town (1938) is regarded as Frankie Thomas’s least appreciated piece, holding the lowest rating. While Frankie Thomas’s filmography includes a variety of roles, these two titles represent the peaks and valleys of their artistic journey. It’s interesting to see how Frankie Thomas’s performances in these different projects have been received so differently by audiences and critics alike.

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