Frank Rice
ActingAbout Frank Rice
Frank Rice was born in Muskegon, Michigan in 1892 and passed away January 9, 1936 in Los Angeles of nephritis and hepatitis (both of which affect the kidneys). Rice began film work in silents, doing bit and supporting roles in various films, including oaters starring Jack Hoxie, Bill Cody, Hoot Gibson, Ken Maynard, Pete Morrison and Buck Jones. In the late 1920s, he settled in as the mature helper/sidekick to youngster Buzz Barton in Buzz's series at Film Booking Office (FBO). During the 1930s, Rice continued his saddle pal duties, appearing most frequently with Buck Jones and Ken Maynard. But he also assisted or had support roles in westerns with Tom Keene at RKO, Reliable's Jack Perrin and Tom Tyler, Tim McCoy at Columbia, at Fox with George O'Brien, and with John Wayne in his Warners series.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frank Rice reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Frank Rice's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frank Rice remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sunset Trail, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Frank Rice Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Rice's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Rice.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | Zeke Denker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Oregon Trail | Red | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Valley of Wanted Men | Ned | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | She Couldn't Take It | Milkman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Cheers of the Crowd | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hard Rock Harrigan | McClintock, Superindendant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Public Hero Number 1 | Cab Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Notorious Sophie Lang | Cop (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Red Rider | Deputy Harp Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Charlie Chan's Courage | Prospector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Fighting Ranger | Thunder, Texas Ranger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | David Harum | Robinson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Wheels of Destiny | Pinwheel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Penthouse | Unknown Man on Phone (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Somewhere in Sonora | Riley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Phantom Thunderbolt | Nevady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Robbers' Roost | Daniels | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Forbidden Trail | Sheriff Hibbs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Horse Feathers | Doorman at Speakeasy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hello Trouble | Hardpan - the Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Wet Parade | Expectant Father / Bootleg Thug (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Love Affair | Eddie - Aviator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Sunset Trail | Taterbug | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Menace | Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The False Madonna | Bus Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Corsair | Fish Face | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Border Law | Thunder Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Squaw Man | Grouchy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Riders of the North | The Parson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Conquering Horde | Spud Grogan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Chickens Come Home | Hardy's Dinner Servant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Love Your Neighbor | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Shadow Ranch | Ranny Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Down with Husbands | Archie Winnem | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Overland Telegraph | Easy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Royal Rider | Wild West Show Member | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Headin' for Danger | Andy Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Hound of Silver Creek | Slim Terwilliger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Won in the Clouds | Percy Hogan | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Red Signals | The Professor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo | Lige Beardsley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | With Daniel Boone Thru the Wilderness | Hank Vaughan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fighting Buckaroo | Any Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Call of Courage | Slim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Gold Rush | Man in Dance Hall (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Just Plain Folks | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Cloud Rider | Hank Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Dynamite Dan | Boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Desert Rider | Toby Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Forbidden Trail | Toby Jones | Average | Similar → |
Frank Rice - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Rice?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Rice is "The Sunset Trail" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frank Rice acted in?
Frank Rice has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Rice?
Other notable films include "The Gold Rush", "Charlie Chan's Courage", and "David Harum".