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 a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 54% 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 Twelve Angry Men, 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) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Nobody Runs Forever | Ambassador Townsend | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shadow Over Elveron | Barney Conners | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Mickey One | Rudy Lopp | Average | 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 → |
| 1961 | Witchcraft: The Doll in Brambles | Your Host | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Uncle Vanya | Dr. Mikhail Lvovich Astroff | Average | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Honeymoon | David Flanner | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Because of Him | Paul Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dark Waters | Dr. George Grover | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Phantom Lady | John 'Jack' Marlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Fletcher Marvin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Charles Gerard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Pilot #5 | George Braynor Collins | Average | 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 → |
| 1938 | Three Comrades | Otto Koster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Love Is a Headache | Peter Lawrence | Average | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Quality Street | Dr. Valentine Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Love on the Run | Barnabus Pells | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Suzy | Terry | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The King Steps Out | Emperor Franz Josef | Average | 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 | The Lives of a Bengal Lancer | Forsythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born | Bob Bailey | Hit | 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 | 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 | Average | 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 "Twelve Angry Men" with a rating of 8.0/10.
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 "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker", "Joan Crawford: Always the Star", and "Mutiny on the Bounty".