Olin Francis

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Characters played by Olin Francis

Olin Hickory — The Kid Brother (1927)

Another of Jim's muscular sons. He joins Leo in the town meeting and is sent on the fruitless pursuit of the missing dam funds, further emphasizing the family's preference for physical strength over Harold's intellect.

Larry Brawn II — Win That Girl (1928)

Larry Brawn II is the Brawn family's 1905 football champion and the opponent who defeats Johnny Norton II. His victory extends the family's dominance over the Nortons and becomes part of the historical burden confronting Johnny Norton III in 1928, when the next generation seeks to reverse the result and restore Norton family pride.

Mule Bates — Take Me Back to Oklahoma (1940)

Mule Bates is hired by Storm to kill Tex after Storm’s attempt to have Tex removed through the law. Bates changes sides after Tex befriends his little son and informs Tex of Storm’s plot. He and Tex stage a duel to deceive Storm, but Storm double-crosses and shoots Bates; Bates’s testimony later leads to Storm’s arrest.

Henchman — Lucky Cisco Kid (1940)

Generic outlaw follower carrying out orders for the criminal gang.

Blake - Bearded Bank Robber — The Man from Tumbleweeds (1940)

Leader of the bank robbery crew, heavily armed.

Black Pete — Lightning Range (1933)

A character with a name suggesting an antagonist role, possibly a villain or outlaw that the marshal must confront.

Career Overview

Olin Francis has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Three Mesquiteers Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Unborn Souls, Let's Go, Gallagher, Pioneers of the West. 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
51
Birth Date
1891-09-12
Birth Place
Mooreville, Mississippi, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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