Frank Pettingell
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Frank Pettingell (1 January 1891 – 17 February 1966) was an English actor. Pettingell was born in Liverpool, and educated at Manchester University. During the First World War he served with the King's Liverpool Regiment. He appeared in such films as the original 1940 Gaslight (as the former detective who solves the case), Kipps (1941 - as Old Kipps), and Becket (1964 - as the Duke of York). His collection of printed and manuscript playscripts - mostly acquired from the son of the comedian Arthur Williams (1844–1915) - is held at the Templeman Library, University of Kent. Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Pettingell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Frank Pettingell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frank Pettingell 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 Pettingell's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Frank Pettingell'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 Gaslight, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frank Pettingell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Pettingell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frank Pettingell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Becket | Bishop of York | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Corridors of Blood | Mr. Blount | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Dock Brief | Tuppy Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Term of Trial | Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Thought of Tomorrow | Mr. Burrage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Up the Creek | Stationmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Value for Money | Mayor Higgins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Mr. Lucifer | Mr. Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Great Game | Sir Julius | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Crimson Pirate | Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Meet Me Tonight | Mr. Edwards (segment "Red Peppers") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Card | Police Superintendent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Bridegroom's Father in Wedding Group | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | No Room at the Inn | Burrells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Escape | Constable Beames | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gaiety George | Grindley | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Get Cracking | Alf Pemberton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Young Mr. Pitt | Coachman | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Goose Steps Out | Professor Hoffman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Seventh Survivor | Thomas Pettifer | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ships with Wings | Fields | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | This England | Gage | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gaslight | B.G. Rough | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Busman's Honeymoon | Puffett | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Return to Yesterday | Prendergast | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Queer Cargo | Dan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sailing Along | Steve's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Spring Handicap | Scullion | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Millions | Sir Charles Rimmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Take My Tip | Willis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Amateur Gentleman | John Barty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Right Age to Marry | Lomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Last Journey | Goddard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Where’s George? | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Big Splash | Bodkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | My Old Dutch | Uncle Alf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sing As We Go | Uncle Murgatroyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Red Wagon | McGinty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | A Cuckoo in the Nest | Landlord | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | This Week of Grace | Mr. Milroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Excess Baggage | Major-General Booster S.O.S. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Good Companions | Sam Oglethorpe | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Medicine Man | Amos Wells | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Tight Corner | Oswald Blenkinsop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Crooked Lady | Hugh Weldon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | In a Monastery Garden | Bertholdi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Once bitten | Sir Timothy Blott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Frail Women | McWhirter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hobson's Choice | Will Mossup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Jealousy | Prof. Macguire | Flop | Similar → |
Frank Pettingell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Pettingell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Pettingell is "Gaslight" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Frank Pettingell acted in?
Frank Pettingell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Pettingell?
Other notable films include "Becket", "The Crimson Pirate", and "Sailing Along".