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Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro (December 22, 1917 – December 25, 1976) was an American actor. Born into a show-business family - his parents were circus aerialists - Darro appeared in his first film at age six. Due to his small size and youthful appearance, he played teenagers well into his 20s. Always a physical performer, Darro often did his own stunts, many times out of necessity - his small stature made it difficult to find stunt doubles his size. He was an accomplished horseman and, in addition to westerns, made several films where he played jockeys. In 1933 he played the lead as a troubled teen in a major film for Warner Brothers, "Wild Boys Of The Road." It is a pre-code film with a realistic look at "The Great Depression," from the point of view of the youth of the time. This film seems to have been rediscovered only recently and has received critical acclaim.That same year, he played a troubled youth in the James Cagney classic, "The Mayor Of Hell". Later in 1935, he had a key role in the cult serial classic "The Phantom Empire"(1935). As Darro got older, however, he found it increasingly difficult to secure employment, and by the late 1940s was doing uncredited stunt work and bit parts. He had a recurring role on The Red Skelton Hour (1951), unrecognized by his fans, he played "Robby The Robot" in the groundbreaking sci-fi film "The Forbidden Planet" (1956), though Marvin Miller, best remembered as Michael Anthony of TVs "Millionaire"(1955-60), was the robot's voice. After that Frankie appeared sporadically in films and on TV .

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  • Pinocchio

    Pinocchio

    Played Lampwick (voice) (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.1
    6106 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 23, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Forbidden Planet

    Forbidden Planet

    Played Robby the Robot (interior) (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.3
    1011 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 23, 1956
    71 years ago
  • Operation Petticoat

    Operation Petticoat

    Played Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class Dooley

    Average Rating
    7.2
    393 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 05, 1959
    67 years ago
  • The Public Enemy

    The Public Enemy

    Played Matt as a Boy (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.2
    372 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 23, 1931
    96 years ago
  • Westward the Women

    Westward the Women

    Played Jean's Awaiting Groom (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.0
    79 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 16, 1951
    75 years ago
  • Three on a Match

    Three on a Match

    Played Bobby (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.2
    70 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 29, 1932
    94 years ago
  • Pat and Mike

    Pat and Mike

    Played Caddy (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.3
    68 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 13, 1952
    74 years ago
  • Flesh and the Devil

    Flesh and the Devil

    Played Boy who dances with Hertha (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.1
    61 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 25, 1926
    100 years ago
  • Wild Boys of the Road

    Wild Boys of the Road

    Played Eddie Smith

    Average Rating
    6.8
    49 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 07, 1933
    93 years ago
  • Living It Up

    Living It Up

    Played Bellboy Captain (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.4
    33 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 04, 1954
    72 years ago
  • Across the Wide Missouri

    Across the Wide Missouri

    Played Cadet (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.9
    32 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 12, 1951
    75 years ago
  • The Mayor of Hell

    The Mayor of Hell

    Played James 'Jimmie' Smith

    Average Rating
    7.1
    31 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 24, 1933
    94 years ago
  • The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

    The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

    Played Spike Salisbury (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.2
    30 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 24, 1936
    91 years ago
  • Hook, Line and Sinker

    Hook, Line and Sinker

    Played Delivery Man (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    4.1
    26 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 06, 1969
    57 years ago
  • The Sin of Madelon Claudet

    The Sin of Madelon Claudet

    Played Larry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.7
    26 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 23, 1931
    95 years ago
  • Charlie Chan at the Race Track

    Charlie Chan at the Race Track

    Played 'Tip' Collins, Jockey

    Average Rating
    7.1
    23 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 07, 1936
    90 years ago
  • Broadway Bill

    Broadway Bill

    Played Ted Williams

    Average Rating
    6.0
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 30, 1934
    92 years ago
  • The Mad Genius

    The Mad Genius

    Played Fedor as a Boy

    Average Rating
    6.3
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 30, 1931
    95 years ago
  • Saratoga

    Saratoga

    Played Dixie Gordon

    Average Rating
    6.2
    18 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 23, 1937
    89 years ago
  • No Greater Glory

    No Greater Glory

    Played Feri Ats

    Average Rating
    6.6
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 30, 1934
    93 years ago
  • The Movie Orgy

    The Movie Orgy

    Played Self (archive footage)

    Average Rating
    6.4
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 01, 1968
    59 years ago
  • The Phantom Empire

    The Phantom Empire

    Played Frankie Baxter

    Average Rating
    5.5
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 22, 1935
    92 years ago
  • The Gang's All Here

    The Gang's All Here

    Played Frankie O'Malley

    Average Rating
    5.0
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 11, 1941
    86 years ago
  • The Signal Tower

    The Signal Tower

    Played Sonny Tolliver

    Average Rating
    5.2
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 19, 1924
    103 years ago
  • Red Hot Tires

    Red Hot Tires

    Played Johnny

    Average Rating
    5.8
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 02, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Played Self (archive footage)

    Average Rating
    6.1
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 06, 1975
    51 years ago
  • Riding High

    Riding High

    Played Jockey Williams

    Average Rating
    5.8
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 12, 1950
    77 years ago
  • The Payoff

    The Payoff

    Played Jimmy Moore

    Average Rating
    4.9
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 09, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Tugboat Annie

    Tugboat Annie

    Played Alec, as a Child

    Average Rating
    7.0
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 04, 1933
    94 years ago
  • Thoroughbreds Don't Cry

    Thoroughbreds Don't Cry

    Played "Dink" Reid

    Average Rating
    5.7
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 25, 1937
    89 years ago
  • Wyoming Mail

    Wyoming Mail

    Played Rufe

    Average Rating
    4.4
    6 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 18, 1950
    76 years ago
  • Men with Steel Faces

    Men with Steel Faces

    Played Frankie Baxter

    Average Rating
    5.0
    6 votes
    Release Date
    May 02, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Way Back Home

    Way Back Home

    Played Robbie

    Average Rating
    6.2
    6 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 13, 1931
    95 years ago
  • Trouble Makers

    Trouble Makers

    Played Ben Feathers

    Average Rating
    5.7
    6 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 10, 1948
    78 years ago
  • The Girl on the Late, Late Show

    The Girl on the Late, Late Show

    Played Studio Guard

    Average Rating
    5.2
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 01, 1974
    52 years ago
  • The Devil Diamond

    The Devil Diamond

    Played Lee

    Average Rating
    4.0
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 15, 1937
    90 years ago
  • Confessions of a Queen

    Confessions of a Queen

    Played Prince Zara

    Average Rating
    7.0
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 30, 1925
    102 years ago
  • Stranded

    Stranded

    Played James 'Jimmy' Rivers

    Average Rating
    5.8
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 29, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Up in the Air

    Up in the Air

    Played Frankie Ryan

    Average Rating
    5.5
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 09, 1940
    86 years ago
  • Angels' Alley

    Angels' Alley

    Played Cousin Jimmy

    Average Rating
    4.0
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 07, 1948
    79 years ago
  • On the Spot

    On the Spot

    Played Frankie 'Doc' Kelly

    Average Rating
    5.5
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 11, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Irish Luck

    Irish Luck

    Played Buzzy O'Brien

    Average Rating
    5.8
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 22, 1939
    87 years ago
  • Let's Go Collegiate

    Let's Go Collegiate

    Played Frankie Monahan

    Average Rating
    5.0
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 12, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Burn 'Em Up Barnes

    Burn 'Em Up Barnes

    Played Bobbie Riley

    Average Rating
    5.2
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 15, 1934
    93 years ago
  • Boys' Reformatory

    Boys' Reformatory

    Played Tommy Ryan

    Average Rating
    4.0
    3 votes
    Release Date
    May 01, 1939
    88 years ago
  • Kiki

    Kiki

    Played Pierre

    Average Rating
    7.3
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 04, 1926
    101 years ago
  • Roaring Rails

    Roaring Rails

    Played Little Bill

    Average Rating
    6.8
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 20, 1924
    103 years ago
  • The Merry Frinks

    The Merry Frinks

    Played Norman Frink

    Average Rating
    3.7
    3 votes
    Release Date
    May 26, 1934
    93 years ago
  • Chasing Trouble

    Chasing Trouble

    Played Jimmy O'Brien

    Average Rating
    5.0
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 30, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Hold That Baby!

    Hold That Baby!

    Played Bananas Stewart

    Average Rating
    5.0
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 06, 1949
    77 years ago
  • Sarge Goes to College

    Sarge Goes to College

    Played Roy Donne

    Average Rating
    3.3
    3 votes
    Release Date
    May 13, 1947
    80 years ago
  • Fugitive Lovers

    Fugitive Lovers

    Played Lester the Drunk

    Average Rating
    3.3
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 27, 1975
    51 years ago
  • Little Men

    Little Men

    Played Dan

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 01, 1934
    93 years ago
  • The Lightning Warrior

    The Lightning Warrior

    Played Jimmy Carter

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 01, 1931
    95 years ago
  • Junior Prom

    Junior Prom

    Played Roy Donne

    Average Rating
    4.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    May 11, 1946
    81 years ago
  • Valley of Wanted Men

    Valley of Wanted Men

    Played Slivers Sanderson

    Average Rating
    4.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 19, 1935
    91 years ago
  • Juvenile Court

    Juvenile Court

    Played Stubby

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 10, 1938
    88 years ago
  • The Wolf Dog

    The Wolf Dog

    Played Frank Courtney

    Average Rating
    7.8
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 29, 1933
    93 years ago
  • Laughing at Life

    Laughing at Life

    Played Chango

    Average Rating
    6.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 12, 1933
    94 years ago
  • That's My Man

    That's My Man

    Played Jockey

    Average Rating
    6.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 01, 1947
    79 years ago
  • Anything for a Thrill

    Anything for a Thrill

    Played Dan Mallory

    Average Rating
    2.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 15, 1937
    90 years ago
  • The Devil Horse

    The Devil Horse

    Played Frankie Graham - The Wild Boy

    Average Rating
    4.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 01, 1932
    94 years ago
  • Fighting Fools

    Fighting Fools

    Played Johnny Higgins

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 17, 1949
    78 years ago
  • Hollywood on Parade No. B-1

    Hollywood on Parade No. B-1

    Average Rating
    6.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 02, 1934
    93 years ago
  • Freddie Steps Out

    Freddie Steps Out

    Played Roy Donne

    Average Rating
    4.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 29, 1946
    80 years ago
  • Reformatory

    Reformatory

    Played Louie Miller

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 20, 1938
    89 years ago
  • The Vanishing Legion

    The Vanishing Legion

    Played Jimmie Williams

    Average Rating
    9.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 01, 1931
    96 years ago
  • Black Gold

    Black Gold

    Played Clifford 'Fishtail' O'Reilly

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 19, 1936
    91 years ago
  • Racing Blood

    Racing Blood

    Played Frankie Reynolds

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 14, 1936
    90 years ago
  • Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs

    Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs

    Played Self

    Average Rating
    1.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 05, 1936
    90 years ago
  • Tough to Handle

    Tough to Handle

    Played Mike Sanford

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    May 24, 1937
    90 years ago
  • You're Out of Luck

    You're Out of Luck

    Played Frankie O'Reilly

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 20, 1941
    86 years ago
  • Young Dynamite

    Young Dynamite

    Played Freddie Shields

    Average Rating
    1.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 15, 1937
    89 years ago
  • Wanted by the Police

    Wanted by the Police

    Played Danny Murphy

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 21, 1938
    88 years ago
  • Men of Action

    Men of Action

    Played Johnny Morgan

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 13, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Hollywood on Parade

    Hollywood on Parade

    Played Self

    Average Rating
    3.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 05, 1932
    95 years ago
  • The Lawless Rider

    The Lawless Rider

    Played Jim Bascom

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 01, 1954
    72 years ago
  • Sons of New Mexico

    Sons of New Mexico

    Played Gig Jackson

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 20, 1949
    77 years ago
  • Tough Kid

    Tough Kid

    Played 'Skipper' Murphy

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 28, 1938
    88 years ago
  • Junior G-Men of the Air

    Junior G-Men of the Air

    Played Jack

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 30, 1942
    84 years ago
  • High School Hero

    High School Hero

    Played Roy Donne

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 06, 1946
    80 years ago
  • Take It or Leave It

    Take It or Leave It

    Played Radio Listener

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 17, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Smart Politics

    Smart Politics

    Played Roy Donne

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 03, 1948
    79 years ago
  • 3 Kids and a Queen

    3 Kids and a Queen

    Played Blackie

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 21, 1935
    91 years ago
  • Tuxedo Junction

    Tuxedo Junction

    Played Jack 'Sock' Anderson

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 25, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Unwelcome Stranger

    Unwelcome Stranger

    Played Charlie Anderson

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 05, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Born to Battle

    Born to Battle

    Played Birdie

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 24, 1926
    101 years ago
  • Hearts and Spangles

    Hearts and Spangles

    Played Bobby

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 15, 1926
    101 years ago

  • Dead End Kids Go To War

    Played Jack

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 02, 1942
    84 years ago
  • The Midnight Flyer

    The Midnight Flyer

    Played Young Davey

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 06, 1925
    101 years ago
  • Racing for Life

    Racing for Life

    Played Jimmy Danton

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 08, 1924
    103 years ago
  • Born to Fight

    Born to Fight

    Played 'Babyface' Madison

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 02, 1936
    90 years ago
  • Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

    Hollywood on Parade No. A-3

    Played Self (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 20, 1932
    94 years ago
  • Judgment of the Storm

    Judgment of the Storm

    Played Heath Twin

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 06, 1924
    103 years ago
  • Headline Crasher

    Headline Crasher

    Played James 'Jimmy' Forbush Tallant, Jr.

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 04, 1937
    89 years ago
  • Mind Your Own Business

    Mind Your Own Business

    Played Bob

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 18, 1936
    90 years ago
  • The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

    The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

    Played Jerry

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 30, 1938
    89 years ago
  • Texas Tornado

    Texas Tornado

    Played Buddy Martin

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 24, 1928
    99 years ago
  • The Circus Kid

    The Circus Kid

    Played Buddy

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 07, 1928
    98 years ago
  • The Cowboy Musketeer

    The Cowboy Musketeer

    Played Billy Gordon

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 13, 1925
    101 years ago
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