
Frank Stanmore
Acting
Biography
Frank Stanmore (10 March 1877 – 15 August 1943) was an English film actor. He appeared in 76 films between 1914 and 1938. He was born in London and died in Gravesend, Kent.
Known For

Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder. The widow has to admit that the pictures by her deceased spouse sell much better, only for him to suddenly appear alive.
The Temporary Widow

When a girl's lover kills her husband she offers herself to her father-in-law in exchange for his freedom.
The Spanish Jade

Stephan Gregorovitch, the unwilling king of a bankrupt Ruritanian country, along with his hucksterish chancellor and musically-inclined bodyguard, travel incognito to London for some fun. An invitation to a party held by Duke Hugo seems just the ticket, but the presence of jewel thieves in the vicinity soon puts paid to any ideas of a relaxing evening!
Lucky Girl

'Romance of the open road and the circus. A tramp poses as baronet's lost son but relinquishes his sweetheart to a younger man.' (British Film Institute)
The Great Gay Road

A Japanese merchant attempts to drive one of his rivals mad by impersonating a man he had once murdered.
Red Pearls
'An American visitor to England is frustrated by the restrictions placed upon him and his social life by the Defence of the Realm Act.' (National Film Archive Catalogue)
Dora

An uncle poses as a usurer to learn which nephew deserves his fortune.
The School for Scandal

A young English reporter makes a bet with a wealthy publisher that he can disappear for a month. In his absence the publisher makes much of the mysterious disappearance in an attempt to boost the circulation of his newspaper.
It's a Bet
The film is a contempary-set version of William Shakespeare's play As You Like It.
Love in a Wood

Bill and Lily are newly married. Bert works as a tea salesman and is of a naturally cheery disposition. Over time however, worries about the security of his job and income prey on his mind and he frets over not being able to provide for Lily. With his worries heightened by the fear that he is about to go blind, he falls into a deep depression .....
Lily of the Alley

In France a man frames his daughter for poisoning her rich husband.
Love's Boomerang

A pacifist gambler turns spy and gives his father's gas factory plans to the enemy.
Mumsie

'Charlady helps unmask man who stabbed lady's blackmailer.' (British Film Catalogue)
The Old Man

A Police Officer pursues a gang of blackmailers.
The House Opposite

A French violinist saves his beloved princess from the Russian revolution..
The Blackguard
A lonely squire throws a New Year's party for villagers and discloses that he is a poor girl's uncle.
The Alley of Golden Hearts
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The Little People

A scientist brings a divinity student back to life, but revived lacks his soul.
The Man Without a Soul
A doctor inherits a fortune, his wife leaves him and he becomes a miser.
Beyond the Dreams of Avarice
A comedy film directed by George King.