Olin Francis

Olin Francis

Deceased · Born: Sep 13, 1891 · Died: Jun 30, 1952

1939
1938
1936
1935
1933
1932
1928
1927

Personal Details

Height6' 2"
BornSep 13, 1891 Mooreville, Mississippi, USA
Spouse
  • Frances Odell Hanrion

    ( Oct 26, 1926 to Jul 10, 2025 )
  • Letha Velma Dreyer

    ( Jun 2, 1918 to Nov 1, 1923 )

Biography

Olin Francis, a renowned thespian, entered this world on September 13, 1891, in the charming town of Mooreville, Mississippi, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the silver screen, starring in a plethora of iconic films, including the 1933 western epic "Lightning Range", the 1927 historical drama "Pioneers of the West", and the 1932 action-adventure film "Out of Singapore".

In his personal life, Olin was married twice, first to the lovely Frances Odell Hanrion, and later to the beautiful Letha Velma Dreyer. Tragically, his life came to a close on June 30, 1952, in Culver City, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this very day.

Career

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1941
So Ends Our Night
So Ends Our Night as Friend of Weiss (uncredited)
{"id":814,"title":"Citizen Kane","year":"1941","character":"Expressman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/citizen-kane","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/199n3d3mkbgo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/199n3d3mkbgo.jpg"},"released":1}
Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane as Expressman (uncredited)
{"id":133140,"title":"Take Me Back to Oklahoma","year":"1940","character":"Mule Bates","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/take-me-back-to-oklahoma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133140.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133140.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
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Beyond the Sacramento
Beyond the Sacramento as Convict Tom Jimpson
{"id":201520,"title":"Deadwood Dick","year":"1940","character":"Pete","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deadwood-dick","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201520.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201520.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72053,"title":"The Man from Tumbleweeds","year":"1940","character":"Blake - Bearded Bank Robber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-from-tumbleweeds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72053.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72053.jpg"},"released":1}
The Man from Tumbleweeds
The Man from Tumbleweeds as Blake - Bearded Bank Robber
{"id":72027,"title":"Lucky Cisco Kid","year":"1940","character":"Henchman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lucky-cisco-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72027.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72027.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71848,"title":"Rollin' Home to Texas","year":"1940","character":"Marshal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rollin-home-to-texas-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71848.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71848.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72432,"title":"Overland with Kit Carson","year":"1939","character":"Pierre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/overland-with-kit-carson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72432.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72432.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
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{"id":83144,"title":"The Night Riders","year":"1939","character":"Army Enlistee Getting Socked","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-riders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83144.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83144.jpg"},"released":1}
The Night Riders
The Night Riders as Army Enlistee Getting Socked
{"id":83137,"title":"Captain Fury","year":"1939","character":"Guard with Whip","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-fury","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83137.jpg"},"released":1}
Captain Fury
Captain Fury as Guard with Whip
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Gunga Din
Gunga Din as Fulad (uncredited)
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Stagecoach
Stagecoach as Lordsburg Townsman (uncredited)
{"id":72746,"title":"Overland Stage Raiders","year":"1938","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/overland-stage-raiders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72746.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72746.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
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Red River Range
Red River Range as Henchman Kenton
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1936
A Face in the Fog
A Face in the Fog as Insurance Investigator (uncredited)
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{"id":73760,"title":"Les Mis\u00e9rables","year":"1935","character":"Galley Whip Warder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/les-miserables-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73760.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Les Misérables
Les Misérables as Galley Whip Warder
{"id":74531,"title":"The Fighting Cowboy","year":"1933","character":"Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fighting-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74531.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
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1932
Out of Singapore
Out of Singapore as Seaman Bill
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45 Calibre Echo
45 Calibre Echo as Burly Henchman
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Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk as Prison Hospital Guard
{"id":75377,"title":"Air Eagles","year":"1931","character":"Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/air-eagles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75377.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Air Eagles
Air Eagles as Guard
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1927
The Kid Brother
The Kid Brother as Olin Hickory