Frank Dawson

Frank Dawson

Deceased · Born: Jul 4, 1870 · Died: Oct 11, 1953

Personal Details

BornJul 4, 1870 Plymouth, England, UK

Biography

Frank Dawson, a distinguished and celebrated actor, made his grand entrance into the world on a sweltering summer day, July 4, 1870, in the charming and storied city of Plymouth, a picturesque coastal town nestled in the southwest region of the United Kingdom, renowned for its rich history and breathtaking natural beauty.

Born in Plymouth, England, a city steeped in maritime tradition and cultural heritage, Frank Dawson would go on to make a lasting impact on the world of theatre, leaving an indelible mark on the stage and screen.

Plymouth, with its rich history dating back to the Roman era, and its strategic location on the west coast of England, played a significant role in the development of the British Empire, and it was here that Frank Dawson would take his first breath, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of the bustling port city.

The year 1870 was a significant one, marked by significant advancements in technology, politics, and the arts, and it was against this backdrop that Frank Dawson would begin his journey, a journey that would take him to the heights of success and leave a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

Noted actor, Dawson, has etched a lasting impression on the cinematic landscape, mesmerizing viewers with his remarkable acting abilities across a diverse array of iconic motion pictures, including the 1944 psychological thriller, The Woman in the Window, which continues to intrigue audiences to this day. His impressive repertoire also boasts the 1939 cinematic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless detective tales, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, showcasing his remarkable range and versatility as a thespian. Furthermore, his memorable performance in the 1935 musical comedy, Broadway Hostess, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, cementing his status as a master of his craft.

A significant aspect of Dawson's existence was his romantic partnership with the enchanting Pauline Matthews, a bond that was characterized by a profound and unwavering affection that remained a constant throughout the duration of his life.

Frank Dawson's mortal existence drew to a close on October 11, 1953, in the culturally rich and cosmopolitan city of Hollywood, situated in the state of California, within the United States of America, thereby leaving behind a lasting and far-reaching legacy that continues to captivate and thrill successive generations of film aficionados and enthusiasts, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of cinema.

Career

{"id":168093,"title":"The Big Parade of Comedy","year":"1964","character":"Butler in 'Suzy' (archive footage) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-parade-of-comedy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168093.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168093.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as Butler in 'Suzy' (archive footage) (uncredited)
{"id":175060,"title":"Meet Me on Broadway","year":"1946","character":"Belden, the Butler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meet-me-on-broadway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175060.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175060.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Meet Me on Broadway
Meet Me on Broadway as Belden, the Butler (uncredited)
{"id":69953,"title":"Devotion","year":"1946","character":"Club Member (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/devotion-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69953.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69953.jpg"},"released":1}
Devotion
Devotion as Club Member (uncredited)
{"id":70653,"title":"The Suspect","year":"1945","character":"Jarvis (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-suspect-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70653.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70653.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
The Suspect
The Suspect as Jarvis (uncredited)
{"id":70446,"title":"The Woman in the Window","year":"1944","character":"Collins, the Steward","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-woman-in-the-window","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70446.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
The Woman in the Window
The Woman in the Window as Collins, the Steward
{"id":70992,"title":"What a Woman!","year":"1943","character":"Ben (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/what-a-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70992.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70992.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
What a Woman!
What a Woman! as Ben (uncredited)
{"id":70749,"title":"Crash Dive","year":"1943","character":"Henry the Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crash-dive-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70749.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70749.jpg"},"released":1}
Crash Dive
Crash Dive as Henry the Butler
{"id":71185,"title":"They All Kissed the Bride","year":"1942","character":"Nolan, the Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-all-kissed-the-bride","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71185.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71185.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
They All Kissed the Bride
They All Kissed the Bride as Nolan, the Butler
{"id":28534,"title":"The Blue Bird","year":"1940","character":"Caller of Roll","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blue-bird","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28534.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28534.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird as Caller of Roll
{"id":14178,"title":"Waterloo Bridge","year":"1940","character":"Vicar's Butler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/waterloo-bridge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8rmrhm7mdeq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8rmrhm7mdeq0.jpg"},"released":1}
Waterloo Bridge
Waterloo Bridge as Vicar's Butler (uncredited)
{"id":72134,"title":"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes","year":"1939","character":"Dawes, Moriarty's servant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72134.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72134.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Dawes, Moriarty's servant
{"id":14726,"title":"Beau Geste","year":"1939","character":"Burdon - Butler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beau-geste","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14726.jpg"},"released":1}
Beau Geste
Beau Geste as Burdon - Butler (uncredited)
{"id":72662,"title":"I'll Give a Million","year":"1938","character":"Albert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-give-a-million-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72662.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":72547,"title":"Four Men and a Prayer","year":"1938","character":"Manders","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-men-and-a-prayer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72547.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72517,"title":"Ars\u00e8ne Lupin Returns","year":"1938","character":"Fran\u00e7ois - Butler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arsene-lupin-returns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72517.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72517.jpg"},"released":1}
Arsène Lupin Returns
Arsène Lupin Returns as François - Butler (uncredited)
{"id":96820,"title":"Private Number","year":"1936","character":"Graham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/private-number-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96820.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
{"id":73486,"title":"Rhythm on the Range","year":"1936","character":"Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rhythm-on-the-range","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73486.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73902,"title":"Broadway Hostess","year":"1935","character":"Morse - Iris' Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/broadway-hostess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73902.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Broadway Hostess
Broadway Hostess as Morse - Iris' Butler
{"id":73365,"title":"No More Ladies","year":"1935","character":"Marcia's Butler Dickens (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-more-ladies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73365.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73365.jpg"},"released":1}
No More Ladies
No More Ladies as Marcia's Butler Dickens (uncredited)
{"id":74203,"title":"Double Door","year":"1934","character":"Telson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/double-door","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74203.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74203.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Double Door
Double Door as Telson
{"id":74351,"title":"Flirtation Walk","year":"1934","character":"Fitts' Butler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flirtation-walk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74351.jpg"},"released":1}
Flirtation Walk
Flirtation Walk as Fitts' Butler (uncredited)