Francis Sayles, a talented thespian, entered this world on November 22, 1891, in the bustling city of Buffalo, New York, USA. His illustrious career in the entertainment industry spanned numerous decades, with notable performances in iconic films such as The Shadow (1937),Public Enemies (1941),and Home on the Range (1935).
Personal Details
BornNov 22, 1891 Buffalo, New York, USA
Biography
Career
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1943

Moonlight in Vermont as Dr. Stubbs
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Honeymoon Lodge as Bailiff
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Crazy House as Stooge
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Coney Island as Heckler
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1942

Sunset on the Desert as Desk Clerk
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Mystery of Marie Roget as Parisian
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Dr. Broadway as Clerk
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Wild Bill Hickok Rides as Ben Freeman
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Alias Boston Blackie as Laundry Proprietor (uncredited)
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The Glass Key as Seedy-Looking Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)
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The Pride of the Yankees as Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Stagecoach Express as Postmaster (uncredited)
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1941

The Son of Davy Crockett as Dr. Banks
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Pacific Blackout as Court Clerk
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Bad Man of Deadwood as Show Spectator
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Man Made Monster as Frank Davis (uncredited)
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Ball of Fire as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Citizen Kane as Politician (uncredited)
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1940

Private Affairs as Bailiff (uncredited)
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Riders of Pasco Basin as Rancher (uncredited)
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One Crowded Night as Jasper, Postman
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1939

Overland with Kit Carson as Dr. Parker
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The Night Riders as President James A. Garfield
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The Arizona Kid as Man Reporting Roy Alive
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Devil's Island as Boatman Taking Madame Lucien to Mainland
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Hollywood Cavalcade as Second Cab Driver
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Union Pacific as Railwayman (uncredited)
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Dodge City as Stage Shotgun Guard (uncredited)
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1938

The Purple Vigilantes as Wiliam Jones
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The Fighting Devil Dogs as Renault (uncredited)
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1937

Wells Fargo as Townsman
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Easy Living as Martin - Houseman (uncredited)
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Alcatraz Island as Court Clerk (uncredited)
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Black Legion as Charlie
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Make Way for Tomorrow as Bartender (uncredited)
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1936

Big Brown Eyes as Barber (Uncredited)
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Below the Deadline as Train Conductor (uncredited)
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Satan Met a Lady as Detective (uncredited)
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Yours for the Asking as Waiter (uncredited)
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1935

One in a Million as Mr. Dickman
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Midnight Phantom as Police Surgeon Kelly
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1933

Girl Missing as Motorcycle Policeman (Uncredited)
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1932

Strangers of the Evening as Roberts
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Blonde Venus as Charlie Blaine (uncredited)