Frank McGlynn Sr.
ActingAbout Frank McGlynn Sr.
Gaunt-looking American character actor Frank McGlynn Sr. is best remembered for his many portrayals in 1930s and 1940s historical films of US President Abraham Lincoln. McGlynn began performing on stage in 1896. Prior to that, he had been a practicing lawyer, a graduate of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Frank McGlynn Sr. Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frank McGlynn Sr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Frank McGlynn Sr.'s work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Frank McGlynn Sr.'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 Captain Blood, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frank McGlynn Sr. Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank McGlynn Sr.'s career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frank McGlynn Sr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Trail Street | Tim McKeon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Rogues' Gallery | Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | March On, America! | Abraham Lincoln (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | In Old California | Undetermined Minor Role | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Syncopation | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Three Girls About Town | Josephus Wiegal, senior mortician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Mountaineer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob | Panky Pankington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Third Finger, Left Hand | Judge Holman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boom Town | Deacon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hi-Yo Silver | Abraham Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mad Empress | President Abraham Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Second Fiddle | Lincolnesque Actor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Love Affair | Orphanage Superintendent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Lincoln in the White House | Abraham Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Joaquin Murrieta | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Girl of the Golden West | Pete - Gambler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lone Ranger | Abraham Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wells Fargo | Lincoln | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Broadway Melody of 1938 | Boarding House Resident (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Barrier | Sir John Macdonald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Career Woman | Sheriff Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Plainsman | Abraham Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | North of Nome | U. S. Marshal | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Last of the Mohicans | Gamut | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | These Three | Judge (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island | Abraham Lincoln | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Littlest Rebel | President Abraham Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Captain Blood | Reverend Ogle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | It's A Small World | Snake Brown Jr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Folies Bergère de Paris | Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Little Miss Marker | Doc Chesley | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Search for Beauty | Rev. Rankin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Massacre | Missionary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Charlie Chan's Greatest Case | Amos Winterslip | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Unknown Valley | Head Elder | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hello, Everybody! | Jonathan Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Frisco Jenny | Good Book Charlie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Wet Parade | Food Control Speaker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Huckleberry Finn | Second teacher (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Secret Six | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Min and Bill | Mr. Southard | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Good News | Professor Kenyon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The ABC of Love | The Innkeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Poor Little Rich Girl | The Plumber | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Gloria's Romance | Gideon Trask (as Frank McGlynn) | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | Across the Great Divide | The Bandit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Life of Abraham Lincoln | Abraham Lincoln | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | By Fire and Water | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Bells | Leo Noakes | Average | Similar → |
Frank McGlynn Sr. - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank McGlynn Sr.?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank McGlynn Sr. is "Captain Blood" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Frank McGlynn Sr. acted in?
Frank McGlynn Sr. has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank McGlynn Sr.?
Other notable films include "Sergeant York", "These Three", and "Love Affair".