Frank Shannon

Frank Shannon Trailers

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Frank Shannon was an Irish-born stage and screen performer. He had his film debut in The Prisoner of Zenda (1913). He is most fondly remembered as the brilliant Dr. Zarkov in the three Flash Gordon serials.

Most Popular Frank Shannon Trailers

Total trailers found: 57

Mars Attacks the World Trailer (1938)

07 November 1938

Feature version of the 1938 film serial FLASH GORDON'S TRIP TO MARS. Flash Gordon fights Ming the Merciless once again to ensure the survival of the Earth.

Emergency Squad Trailer (1940)

05 January 1940

Betty Bryant is an ambitious newspaper reporter in love with Dan Barton, a member of a big-city Emergency Squad who are trained to deal with riots, cave-in, explosions, fires and other emergencies where lives are at stake.

Over the Wall Trailer (1938)

02 April 1938

When a singing, song-writing prizefighter is framed for murder and sent to the state pen, his girlfriend sets out to prove his innocence.

The Ship That Died Trailer (1938)

19 February 1938

This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain.

The Phantom Trailer (1943)

24 December 1943

Two expeditions are trying to reach the Lost City of Zoloz -- one headed by Professor Davidson, a scientist who wants to establish an archaeological site, and the other by a greedy treasure hunter who wants to keep the fabled treasures of the city for himself.

Monsieur Beaucaire Trailer (1924)

11 August 1924

The Duke of Chartres is in love with Princess Henriette, but she seemingly wants nothing to do with him.

The Secret Code Trailer (1942)

04 September 1942

A superhero known as The Black Commando battles Nazi agents who use explosive gases and artificial lightning to sabotage the war effort.

Torchy Runs for Mayor Trailer (1939)

13 May 1939

Torchy conducts a one woman campaign against a corrupt mayor and crime boss, and when the reform candidate is murdered, she takes up the banner.

Boomerang Bill Trailer (1922)

15 January 1922

When New York City police officer O'Malley learns of a young man who is about to embark on a life of crime by taking part in a robbery, he takes the boy aside and tells him the story of Boomerang Bill, another wanna-be gangster who wanted to be a big shot in the New York crime scene.

The Murder of Dr. Harrigan Trailer (1936)

11 January 1936

A young doctor is determined to expose the killer when a surgeon is found stabbed to death in a hospital elevator.

Brigham Young Trailer (1940)

27 September 1940

Based on the story of the famous Mormon leader, it follows Brigham Young and his challenge to transport his people across the Rocky mountains to settle in Salt Lake City.

The Night of Nights Trailer (1939)

01 December 1939

A playwright has his career ruined when he is drunk on the first night. His wife dies having left him, and when his daughter triumphs in the revival of the play he dies contented.

Icebound Trailer (1924)

02 March 1924

Ben Jordan runs away after accidentally setting fire to a barn in his small New England community. He returns when his mother dies to find that she has left everything to her ward, Jane Crosby.

Rocket Ship Trailer (1938)

01 March 1938

A heavy condensation of the 1936 serial Flash Gordon, with altered musical score. Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr.

Wildcat Bus Trailer (1940)

23 August 1940

A broke playboy signs on to help a young beauty save her ailing bus line.

Rulers of the Sea Trailer (1939)

08 November 1939

The struggle of a man to build a steam ship to take him across the Atlantic in spite of all setbacks, and his win against a crack sailing boat in the early 19th century.

Road Gang Trailer (1936)

28 March 1936

A crusading young reporter planning a series of articles about a corrupt politician is framed for a crime and sentenced to serve five years at a prison farm.

'G' Men Trailer (1935)

04 May 1935

James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld.

You Can't Take It with You Trailer (1938)

01 September 1938

Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match.

Batman Trailer (1943)

16 July 1943

Japanese master spy Daka operates a covert espionage-sabotage organization located in Gotham City's now-deserted Little Tokyo, which turns American scientists into pliable zombies.

Flash Gordon Trailer (1936)

06 April 1936

Disaster seems imminent when scientists discover that the planet Mongo is about to crash into Earth. Luckily, heroic young Flash Gordon is on hand to lead an investigative mission into outer space and onto the speedily approaching planet.

Next Time I Marry Trailer (1938)

09 December 1938

Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money.

Federal Fugitives Trailer (1941)

29 March 1941

A government agent goes undercover in order to apprehend a saboteur who caused a plane crash.

The Perfect Set-Up Trailer (1936)

01 February 1936

In this MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series short, a radio and television engineer falls into a life of crime by dismantling alarms for robberies.

End of the Trail Trailer (1936)

10 October 1936

In this western, a Spanish-American war veteran cannot find gainful employment. In desperation, he becomes a cattle rustler until he can get back on his feet.

Mannequin Trailer (1938)

21 January 1938

Jessie, a young working class woman, seeks to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind.

Ten Gentlemen from West Point Trailer (1942)

26 June 1942

This historical drama tells the story of the first class to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Spaceship to the Unknown Trailer (1966)

01 January 1966

A heavy condensation of the original serial compresses the original thirteen episodes into an efficient 97 minute feature.

A Dispatch from Reuters Trailer (1940)

19 October 1940

German Julius Reuter sends 19th-century news by carrier pigeon and then by wire, founding a news agency.

A Dangerous Profession Trailer (1949)

10 December 1949

A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.

Torchy Gets Her Man Trailer (1938)

12 November 1938

A notorious counterfeiter passes himself off as a Secret Service agent to Steve and gets him to unwittingly help him bilk the racetrack out of tens of thousands.

Rawhide Rangers Trailer (1941)

18 July 1941

A group of frontier businessmen set up a protective organization for the purpose of extorting money from the local ranchers.

Black Gold Trailer (1936)

19 January 1936

Wildcat riggers risk their lives in the pursuit of oil. Their jobs get even more dangerous when ruthless oil baron J.

The Return of Frank James Trailer (1940)

10 August 1940

Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords.

Union Pacific Trailer (1939)

05 May 1939

One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California.

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars Trailer (1938)

21 March 1938

When a deadly Nitron ray strikes Earth, Flash Gordon and his friends travel to Mars to battle Ming the Merciless and his new ally Queen Azura.

The Texas Rangers Trailer (1936)

28 August 1936

Two down-on-their-luck former outlaws volunteer to be Texas Rangers and find themselves assigned to bring in an old friend, now a notorious outlaw.

Torchy Blane in Panama Trailer (1938)

07 May 1938

Torchy, Steve, and Gahagan are on the trail of a bank robber aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to L.

The Adventurous Blonde Trailer (1937)

13 November 1937

The third of nine Torchy Blane movies. Angry that police detective Steve McBride (Barton MacLane) is giving preferential treatment to his reporter-fiancée, Torchy Blane (Glenda Farrell), reporters from a rival newspaper plan a fake murder with the idea that Torchy's paper will print the story and look foolish.

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Trailer (1940)

03 March 1940

A mysterious plague, the Purple Death, ravages the earth. Dr. Zarkov, investigating in his spaceship, finds a ship from planet Mongo seeding the atmosphere with dust.

Men Without Names Trailer (1935)

29 June 1935

A G-man woos a newswoman and corners bank robbers with a hostage in a factory.

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite Trailer (1939)

12 August 1939

Torchy Blane and Steve McBride try to nab a gangster by tracking his moll.

The Prisoner of Shark Island Trailer (1936)

28 February 1936

After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, perpetrated on April 14, 1865, during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington; Dr.

Blondes at Work Trailer (1938)

05 February 1938

When a rival newspaper publisher complains to his captain about possible collusion between himself and reporter Torchy Blane on scooping her rivals in crime news reporting, Det.

Woman in the Dark Trailer (1934)

08 November 1934

A recently released prisoner lives alone in his cabin so that his bad temper won't get him back in any more trouble, but his peaceful existence is disrupted when a mysterious woman arrives.

The Eagle's Brood Trailer (1935)

25 October 1935

When the outlaw El Toro saves Hoppy's life, Hoppy agrees to find his missing grandson.

Purple Death from Outer Space Trailer (1966)

01 January 1966

Edited version of the 1940 Universal serial "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe", released in a syndication package to TV in 1966.

Crack-Up Trailer (1946)

06 September 1946

Art curator George Steele experiences a train wreck...which never happened. Is he cracking up, or the victim of a plot?

Ever Since Eve Trailer (1937)

15 July 1937

Madge Winton, a beautiful secretary, makes herself look homely in order to avoid advances by lecherous bosses.

Torchy Blane in Chinatown Trailer (1939)

02 February 1939

Torchy Blane joins her police-detective fiance to solve a series of murders involving a set of Chinese grave tablets taken and sold to a collector and death-threats written in Chinese characters.

The Pace That Kills Trailer (1935)

01 December 1935

A drug dealer on the run from the law meets an innocent young girl and her brother, and turns them into “cocaine fiends”.

The Prisoner of Zenda Trailer (1913)

18 February 1913

A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation.

Perjury Trailer (1921)

14 August 1921

Robert Moore is the general manager of the firm run by John Gibson. After Gibson makes several visits to Moore's home, unfounded rumors begin of a relationship between Gibson and Moore's wife, Martha.

Peril from the Planet Mongo Trailer (1966)

12 December 1966

Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov return to the planet Mongo for an antidote to the Purple Death, which wreaking destruction on Earth.

Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars Trailer (1966)

21 March 1966

Made for 16mm home rental, tv and video feature version of the 1938 Universal serial "Flash Gordon's Trip To Mars".

The Bride's Play Trailer (1922)

22 January 1922

A sweet-natured young Irish woman is courted by a romantic poet and a local country gentleman. Which man will she choose?

A Burglar to the Rescue Trailer (1931)

07 September 1931

He is working on the books to cover his crimes, when a visitor arrives with a gun. In the conversation that ensues, it is revealed that the visitor is an escaped convict that was a former employee of the bank.