Frank Conroy

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Characters played by Frank Conroy

Mr. Harley, Secretary to the President — The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Presidential aide who attempts to manage Klaatu's situation in 1951.

John Blake — Call of the Wild (1935)

John Blake is Claire Blake's missing husband, who possesses the original map to the gold strike. Found barely alive after Jack, Claire, and Shorty begin their search, he accepts Mr. Smith's backing but distrusts him. After being attacked and nursed back to health by Jack and Claire, he leaves with Claire for medical care.

Mr. Whitely — Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936)

Husband of Madame Rochelle, upset by her affair.

Maj. Tetley — The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)

A former military officer dressed in an old Civil War uniform who assumes leadership of the posse pursuing the supposed killers of Larry Kinkaid. He supports hanging Donald Martin, Juan Martínez, and Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke, then rejects his son Gerald's vote for trial, calls him a coward, and commits suicide.

Dr. Thorne — The White Parade (1934)

Dr. Thorne is a surgeon at the hospital where June trains. He saves Zita after her suicide attempt and, together with Sailor, argues that June should be allowed to continue at the school despite the incident involving the anesthesia keys. He later supports June's decision to remain committed to nursing rather than give up her career for Ronald.

'Stacchi' Stacciaro — Lady of Burlesque (1943)

'Stacchi' Stacciaro is an aged stagehand who remains behind at the theatre after the others leave. He confesses to the murders and attempts to strangle Dixie Daisy, but the police and Biff Brannigan rescue her. Biff then reveals that Stacchi was Lolita La Verne's grandfather, driven by hatred of burlesque performers.

Herbert Deever — All My Sons (1948)

Joe's former business partner and Ann's father. Convicted and imprisoned for shipping defective airplane parts. Chris visits him in prison to learn details about Joe's direct involvement in the scandal.

Brisbane Coe — The Kennel Murder Case (1933)

Victim's brother with strained relationship and suspicious alibi.

John Allan — The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942)

John Allan is Poe's adoptive father and develops animosity toward him. He opposes Poe's ambition to pursue a literary career, disparages Poe's admiration for Lord Byron, and ultimately disowns him. Despite this conflict, Allan obtains an appointment for Poe at West Point.

Jake Cavendish — Nobody's Fool (1936)

The head of the group of con artists and Ruby’s boyfriend, Jake plans to have Will murdered while the group tries to obtain Dizzy’s land. At Will’s meeting, he hears the proposal for affordable housing; after Dizzy agrees to a legitimate partnership, Jake calls off the contract on Will’s life.

J.D. Nolan — Lightning Strikes Twice (1951)

J.D. Nolan is a rancher and Richard Trevelyan’s business partner. He and Myra Nolan lend their car to Shelley Carnes, who later spends a night with them. The plot also raises the possibility that J.D. once had an affair with the murdered woman, giving him a potentially compromising connection to the case.

Dr. Sol Kelsey — The Bramble Bush (1960)

The hospital administrator who places Larry in Guy's personal care despite Sam's objections. At Guy's trial, Sol testifies that he personally heard Larry beg Guy for euthanasia, providing testimony that supports Guy's account of Larry's final request.

Career Overview

Frank Conroy has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include All the King's Men, Call of the Wild, The Littlest Enemy. 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
76
Birth Date
1890-10-13
Birth Place
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3082553), public domain (CC0).