Hank Mann

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Characters played by Hank Mann

Storm Trooper Stealing Fruit — The Great Dictator (1940)

Soldier looting a fruit stand in the ghetto.

Burglar — Modern Times (1936)

Criminal attempting to rob the department store.

Second Taxicab Driver — Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939)

Taxi driver providing additional transit options for characters.

Keystone Kop / Waiter in Movie (uncredited) — Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914)

This supporting role is associated with the film's Keystone police and nickelodeon sequences. The story shows the couple watching a fictional morality film about a theft, then later brings police into the pursuit that follows the mansion's chaotic gunfight.

'Injured' Con Man / Casino Extra — Charlie Chan in Reno (1939)

Cameo character in the Reno case.

Waiter with Flaming Kabob (uncredited) — Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)

Themed service staff at an exotic restaurant.

Hiram — Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance (1950)

Boxing associate or local resident.

Keystone Kop — Crazy House (1943)

Comedic police officer portrayal in Crazy House, likely a slapstick gag.

House Detective — Keystone Hotel (1935)

Investigates marital complications upstairs involving a vibrating exercise machine. After the pie fight erupts, he is responsible for summoning the Keystone Cops to handle the chaos.

The Cook — The Man Who Played Square (1924)

The Cook works at the mine and uses quick thinking to thwart the foreman’s attempt to frame Matt by planting stolen gold on him. This intervention protects Matt from the scheme and helps him remain at the mine while pursuing his claim and his promise to Steve.

Tom — Call of the Prairie (1936)

Ranch hand or local worker, often caught in gang conflicts.

Dr. Lindsey — The Donovan Affair (1929)

A guest at Captain Rankin's birthday dinner, Dr. Lindsey examines Donovan after the lights come back on and pronounces him dead. His role establishes that the apparent collapse during the blackout was a murder, after which Inspector Killian arrives and begins questioning the people present.

Career Overview

Hank Mann has 208 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chaplin Classic Films with 3 titles. Signature works include Modern Times, City Lights, A Harem Hero. 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
208
Birth Date
1887-05-27
Birth Place
New York, New York, U.S.

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3126801), public domain (CC0).