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Stanislaus Pascal Franchot Tone (February 27, 1905 – September 18, 1968) was an American actor, producer, and director of stage, film and television. He was a leading man in the 1930s and early 1940s, and at the height of his career was known for his gentlemanly sophisticate roles, with supporting roles by the 1950s.
Franchot Tone. Actor: Dangerous. President of the Dramatic Club at Cornell University, Franchot Tone gave up the family business for acting, making his Broadway debut in "The Age of Innocence". Tone then went into movies for MGM, making his film debut (at Paramount Pictures) in The Wiser Sex (1932).
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Franchot Tone was a versatile actor who started in theater and moved to Hollywood, where he worked with MGM and Warner Bros. He was married to Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, and starred in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and The Fifth Column (1940).
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Learn about Franchot Tone, a versatile actor who appeared in films, plays, and TV shows, and was married to Joan Crawford. Find out why he left MGM, how he played diverse roles, and what happened to his career.
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Jan 3, 2016 · A tribute to Franchot Tone's incredible career, this video montage features moments from his film and television performances of the 1930s-1960s.
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Stanislaus Pascal Franchot Tone was an American actor, producer, and director of stage, film and television. He was a leading man in the 1930s and early 1940s, and at the height of his career was known for his gentlemanly sophisticate roles, with supporting roles by the 1950s.
Franchot Tone was an American actor who starred in Mutiny on the Bounty and many other films and TV shows. Learn about his life, career, awards, and appearances on The Movie Database (TMDB).