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Frank Rice

Frank Rice

Acting

Biography

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. 

Filmography Movies

Acting

Love Your NeighborMOVIE
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Love Your Neighbor

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Love Your Neighbor
Poster for The Hound of Silver Creek
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The Hound of Silver Creek

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The Hound of Silver Creek
Slim Terwilliger
Down with HusbandsMOVIE
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Down with Husbands

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Down with Husbands
Archie Winnem
Poster for Red Signals
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Red Signals

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Red Signals
The Professor
Poster for The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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The Trail of the Lonesome Pine

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The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Zeke Denker
Poster for Headin' for Danger
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Headin' for Danger

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Headin' for Danger
Andy Johnson
Poster for The Fighting Buckaroo
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The Fighting Buckaroo

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The Fighting Buckaroo
Any Parker
Poster for Won in the Clouds
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Won in the Clouds

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Won in the Clouds
Percy Hogan
Poster for The Call of Courage
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The Call of Courage

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The Call of Courage
Slim
Poster for The Overland Telegraph
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The Overland Telegraph

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The Overland Telegraph
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Frank Rice portrait
Frank Rice portrait