Frank Reicher

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Characters played by Frank Reicher

Captain Englehorn — King Kong (1933)

Pragmatic captain of the Venture who funds and navigates the perilous journey.

Captain Englehorn — The Son of Kong (1933)

Experienced captain of the SS Venture, cautious but loyal to his crew.

Pavloff — The Emperor's Candlesticks (1937)

The head of the Russian secret police, Pavloff assigns Countess Mironova to carry documents incriminating Wolensky and an order for his arrest. He arrests her at her mansion in St. Petersburg and takes her and Wolensky before the Tsar after Wolensky arrives with the documents.

Don Diego Mendoza — South of the Border (1939)

Dolores Mendoza's uncle, whose cattle roundup provides Gene and his men with a cover story for traveling to Palermo. On the island, his caballeros are afraid of Andreo and his revolutionaries, tying his ranch operation to the central conflict.

Dr. Rose (uncredited) — Voice of the Whistler (1945)

Medical professional attending to patients.

Dr. Carl Cooper — The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)

Medical examiner providing forensic insights.

Frederick Ullman — House of Frankenstein (1944)

Character involved in the later Frankenstein films.

Professor Matthew Norman — The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

Academic who analyzes mummy bandages and explains Arkam priest legends.

Arresting Detective (uncredited) — The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931)

The arresting detective is involved when Carlo Boretti is apprehended as a jewel thief during the celebration of his proposed marriage to Madelon. The arrest leads to Carlo's suicide and Madelon's wrongful conviction as his accomplice.

Lyman — Captain America (1944)

Lyman is one of the few surviving members of the Mayan expedition and the inventor of the Dynamic Vibrator. The device was designed for mining but can become a devastating weapon. Cyrus Maldor uses the Purple Death to force Lyman to disclose where his plans are located.

Henry Bremmer — Secret Enemies (1942)

German-born owner of the Park Hotel coerced into assisting the Nazi spy ring to save his wife. He secretly uses his Adirondacks hunting radio to track a German submarine and is fatally shot during the final confrontation.

Hospital Superintendent — Superman and the Mole Men (1951)

Medical administrator overseeing patient care.

Career Overview

Frank Reicher has 227 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently The Mummy with 2 titles. Signature works include King Kong, The Son of Kong, Plan for Destruction. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
227
Birth Date
1875-12-02
Birth Place
Munich, German Empire [now Germany]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1307857), public domain (CC0).