---
name: "Frank Orth"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/frank-orth"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "20 February 1880"
died: "17 March 1962"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 83
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-09-20T02:01:02.118833+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Frank Orth

Actor. Born 20 February 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died 17 March 1962.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 20 February 1880, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- **Died:** 17 March 1962
- **Active:** 1940–1950
- **Also known as:** Frank Kaiser Orth
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 5: 3 acting, 2 other
- **Average Fi1m score:** 83, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1940s 79 (4), 1950s 77 (1)
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 2, Drama 2, Romance 2, Crime 1
- **Screen time:** 5 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $11m across 1 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Orth, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1443899, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0650995/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/30240

## Biography

Frank Orth (also credited as Frank Kaiser Orth) was an American actor. He began performing in vaudeville in 1897 and later appeared with his wife Ann Codee in an act billed as Codee and Orth. He entered motion pictures in 1928, contributing to Warner Bros.' early foreign-language sound shorts, and made his first major screen appearance in the 1937 western *Prairie Thunder*.

Orth was frequently cast in small supporting roles as bartenders, clerks or policemen. Notable film credits include Duffy in *His Girl Friday* (1940), a part in *The Ox-Bow Incident* (1943), the Opera Cloak Room Attendant in *The Lost Weekend* (1945), and appearances in *Father of the Bride* (1950) and *The Big Clock* (1948). He had recurring roles in the Dr. Kildare and Nancy Drew film series. On television he played Inspector Faraday in the series *Boston Blackie* (1951–1953). Orth retired in 1959.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (5)

### Performed in (3) — the average rests on these

- *Father of the Bride* (1950), Fi1m 77, as Joe — [page](https://film.one/film/father-of-the-bride.md)
- *The Lost Weekend* (1945), Fi1m 82, as Opera Cloak Room Attendant — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lost-weekend.md)
- *His Girl Friday* (1940), Fi1m 90, as Duffy — [page](https://film.one/film/his-girl-friday.md)

### Also credited (2) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Wilson* (1944), Fi1m 61, as Smith (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/wilson.md)
- *The Ox-Bow Incident* (1943), Fi1m 84, as Larry Kinkaid (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-ox-bow-incident.md)

## Complete filmography (129)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Here Come the Girls* (1953), as Mr. Hungerford
- *Houdini* (1953), as Mr. Hunter
- *The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet* (1952), series, as Uncle John
- *Something to Live For* (1952), as Waiter (uncredited)
- *Double Dynamite* (1951), as Mr. Kofer
- *Boston Blackie* (1951), series, as Inspector Faraday
- *The Petty Girl* (1950), as Moody (process server)
- *Father of the Bride* (1950), as Joe — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/father-of-the-bride.md)
- *Cheaper by the Dozen* (1950), as Higgins (uncredited)
- *The Great Rupert* (1950), as Mr. Frank Dingle
- *Bride for Sale* (1949), as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- *Red Light* (1949), as Wallace 'Wally' Stoner
- *Blondie's Secret* (1948), as Mr. Philpotts
- *The Girl from Manhattan* (1948), as Oscar Newsome
- *So This Is New York* (1948), as AJ Gluskoter
- *The Big Clock* (1948), as Burt
- *It Had to Be You* (1947), as Conductor Brown
- *The Gas House Kids in Hollywood* (1947), as Police Captain
- *Heartaches* (1947), as Mike Connelly, Vic's Agent
- *The Guilt of Janet Ames* (1947), as Danny
- *Born to Speed* (1947), as Breezy Bradley
- *Lady in the Lake* (1946), as Floyd Greer (Uncredited)
- *Wake Up and Dream* (1946), as Milkman
- *It's Great to Be Young* (1946), as Franklin Johnson
- *The Strange Love of Martha Ivers* (1946), as Hotel Clerk
- *The Bride Wore Boots* (1946), as Judge (uncredited)
- *Murder in the Music Hall* (1946), as Henderson
- *The Hoodlum Saint* (1946), as Chronicle Editor (uncredited)
- *Doll Face* (1945), as Peters
- *The Lost Weekend* (1945), as Opera Cloak Room Attendant — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lost-weekend.md)
- *She Went to the Races* (1945), as Skelly
- *Tell It to a Star* (1945), as Augustus T. Goodman
- *Pillow to Post* (1945), as Clayfield Taxi Driver
- *The Mummy's Curse* (1944), as Songs
- *Storm Over Lisbon* (1944), as Murgatroyd
- *Tall in the Saddle* (1944), as 'Shorty' Davis (uncredited)
- *Greenwich Village* (1944), as Ordway
- *The Impatient Years* (1944), as Counterman
- *Wilson* (1944), as Smith (uncredited) — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/wilson.md)
- *Summer Storm* (1944), as Cafe Maitre d' at End (uncredited)
- *Roger Touhy, Gangster* (1944), as .	Comic in Theater (uncredited)
- *Sweet Rosie O'Grady* (1943), as Taxi Driver
- *Coney Island* (1943), as Bartender
- *Hello, Frisco, Hello* (1943), as Lou, Bartender at Sharkey's
- *The Ox-Bow Incident* (1943), as Larry Kinkaid (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-ox-bow-incident.md)
- *The Meanest Man in the World* (1943), as Bartender (uncredited)
- *Springtime in the Rockies* (1942), as Bickel (uncredited)
- *Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant* (1942), as Mike Ryan
- *Orchestra Wives* (1942), as Rex Willet
- *Tales of Manhattan* (1942), as Secondhand Clothes Dealer
- *Footlight Serenade* (1942), as Mike
- *The Magnificent Dope* (1942), as Messenger
- *Henry and Dizzy* (1942), as Joe McGuire
- *My Gal Sal* (1942), as McGuiness
- *Rings on Her Fingers* (1942), as Kellogg
- *Roxie Hart* (1942), as Bar Client #2 (uncredited)
- *Dr. Kildare's Victory* (1942), as Mike Ryan
- *Right to the Heart* (1942), as Pete
- *Over My Dead Body* (1942), as Detective
- *Blue, White and Perfect* (1942), as Mr. Toby
- *They Died with Their Boots On* (1941), as Barfly (uncredited)
- *I Wake Up Screaming* (1941), as Cemetery Caretaker
- *Sergeant York* (1941), as Drummer (uncredited) — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/sergeant-york.md)
- *Broadway Limited* (1941), as Lou, Cafe Proprietor
- *The People Vs. Dr. Kildare* (1941), as Mike Ryan
- *Ride on Vaquero* (1941), as Auctioneer
- *The Strawberry Blonde* (1941), as Baxter - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
- *Come Live with Me* (1941), as Jerry
- *Let's Make Music* (1941), as Mr. Botts
- *Respect the Law* (1941), as Peter Brennan
- *Michael Shayne: Private Detective* (1940), as Steve
- *You, the People* (1940), as Soda Jerk
- *Dr. Kildare's Crisis* (1940), as Mike Ryan, Cafe Owner
- *Father Is A Prince* (1940), as Drugstore Proprieter
- *Gallant Sons* (1940), as Newspaper Foreman (uncredited)
- *Mexican Spitfire Out West* (1940), as Window Washer
- *Dr. Kildare Goes Home* (1940), as Mike Ryan (uncredited)
- *Boom Town* (1940), as Barber
- *Buyer Beware* (1940), as Smith (uncredited)
- *Pier 13* (1940), as Dead Pan Charlie
- *Gold Rush Maisie* (1940), as Harris
- *Brother Orchid* (1940), as Waiter at Fat Dutchy's (uncredited)
- *Florian* (1940), as Detective
- *La Conga Nights* (1940), as Dennis O'Brien
- *The Doctor Takes a Wife* (1940), as New York Editor (uncredited)
- *'Til We Meet Again* (1940), as Hong Kong Bartender (uncredited)
- *Dr. Kildare's Strange Case* (1940), as Mike
- *Know Your Money* (1940), as Tobacconist (uncredited)
- *His Girl Friday* (1940), as Duffy — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/film/his-girl-friday.md)
- *The Secret of Dr. Kildare* (1939), as Mike
- *At the Circus* (1939), as Chef in Diner (uncredited)
- *Fast and Furious* (1939), as Captain Joe Burke
- *Dust Be My Destiny* (1939), as Wedding Witness on Stage (uncredited)
- *Thunder Afloat* (1939), as Old Sailor in Bilge Area (uncredited)
- *Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase* (1939), as Captain Tweedy
- *Stanley and Livingstone* (1939), as Newspaperman with Pills
- *Tell No Tales* (1939), as Vic - Bartender (uncredited)
- *Young Mr. Lincoln* (1939), as Loafer (uncredited)
- *Calling Dr. Kildare* (1939), as Mike Sullivan - Hospital Cafe Owner (uncredited)
- *Broadway Serenade* (1939), as Mr. Fellows
- *Within the Law* (1939), as Jim Jenks
- *Nancy Drew... Reporter* (1939), as Captain Tweedy (uncredited)
- *Fast and Loose* (1939), as Detective Hendricks (uncredited)
- *Idiot's Delight* (1939), as Benny Zinsser
- *Burn 'Em Up O'Connor* (1939), as Tim McKelvy
- *Comet Over Broadway* (1938), as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- *Nancy Drew… Detective* (1938), as Captain Tweedy
- *Young Dr. Kildare* (1938), as Mike Ryan (uncredited)
- *Mr. Chump* (1938), as Sheriff Frank Hinton
- *Think It Over* (1938), as Brown, Clothing Store Owner
- *Torchy Blane in Panama* (1938), as First Leopard (uncredited)
- *The Patient in Room 18* (1938), as Joe Higgins - Night Watchman
- *Missing Witnesses* (1937), as Gordon (uncredited)
- *The Footloose Heiress* (1937), as Justice Abner Cuttler
- *Prairie Thunder* (1937), as Wichita
- *The Devil's Saddle Legion* (1937), as Judge Barko
- *Talent Scout* (1937), as Burlesque Theatre Manager (uncredited)
- *Ever Since Eve* (1937), as Cocktail Waiter (uncredited)
- *Marry the Girl* (1937), as Bar owner
- *San Quentin* (1937), as Convict in Bunkhouse (uncredited)
- *Land Beyond the Law* (1937), as Shorty Long
- *Polo Joe* (1936), as Bert
- *Hot Money* (1936), as Hank Ford
- *Two Against the World* (1936), as Tommy - Bartender
- *Unwelcome Stranger* (1935), as Jackson
- *The Payoff* (1935), as Porter (uncredited)
- *The Victim* (1931), as The Husband
- *Taking Ways* (1930), Actor
- *A Bird in the Hand* (1929), Actor

## Gallery

- ![Frank Orth](https://film.one/media/person/405145/gallery-3850f7a86c37.jpg) Frank Orth — film screenshot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Frank_Orth_in_His_Girl_Friday.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![American actor in His Girl Friday (1940)](https://film.one/media/person/405145/gallery-5bb72f4a3b8b.jpg) American actor in His Girl Friday (1940) — film screenshot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Frank_Orth_and_Cary_Grant_in_His_Girl_Friday.jpg/1280px-Frank_Orth_and_Cary_Grant_in_His_Girl_Friday.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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