Billy Franey
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Billy Franey.
Born: June 23, 1889
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
S.O.S. Perils of the Sea
S.O.S. Perils of the Sea is a 1925 American silent film featuring Elaine Hammerstein, directed by James P. Hogan and released through Columbia Pictures.
The Marshal Of Mesa City
A retired lawman gets back into action to fight political corruption.
Here Comes Cookie
A scatterbrained heiress opens her home to a succession of unemployed actors and vaudeville performers, then decides to produce her own show, much to the consternation of her father, her sister and her sister's boyfriend, who is actually after the young girl's money.
Vagabond Lady
Josephine Spiggins is thinking of marrying John Spear, the stuffed-shirt son of a department store owner. When John's free-spirit brother Tony returns from touring the South Seas in his boat, the "Vagabond Lady," Jo is attracted to him instead.
Next Time I Marry
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. So Nancy pays Tony Anthony, working on a WPA road project, to marry, then divorce her. When Nancy inadvertently drives off with Tony's dog, Tony seemingly kidnaps her to retrieve the pooch, which leads to a cross-country race between the two to reach Reno and the divorce court since neither one wants to be the second to file papers.
Give Us This Night
After being introduced to the world of opera, a fisherman (Jan Kiepura) falls for a woman (Swarthout) whose guardian is a noted composer (Philip Merivale). They met when the fisherman evaded the police by seeking refuge in the village church. While there, they are each captivated by hearing the other singing Mass. The beautiful woman falls in love with the fisherman with the wonderful voice.
The Night of June 13
Elna Curry, once a concert pianist, develops an unfounded jealousy of neighbor, Trudie Morrow. Elna who suffers from neurasthenia, believes that Trudie is having an affair with her husband, John, and vows revenge on Trudie. John explains to Trudie Elna's condition and plan. Trudie, being good-hearted tells John that she'll move. One evening, John returns late from work to discover Elna dead. John burns Elna's suicide note to protect Trudie. This results in John being charged for murder and put on trial.
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.
The Blacksmith
Buster clowns around in a blacksmith's shop until he and the smithy get in a fight which sends the smithy to jail. Buster helps several customers with horses, then destroys a Rolls Royce while fixing the car parked next to it.
The Fargo Kid
The Fargo Kid is mistaken for a killer and is hired to kill another man...
Filmography
as Banjo player
as Abernathy
as Soap Customer (uncredited)
as Vivien's Father
as Old Bathing Gent (uncredited)
as Street Shooting Witness (uncredited)
as Dance Bartender (uncredited)
as Drunk (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Vivien's Father
as Hobo Witness at End (uncredited)
as Walter
as News Vendor
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Man with Pitchfork
as Prisoner
as Barbecue Cook
as Old Crony (uncredited)
as Man Outside Bank
as Admiral, Tony’s Jailmate (uncredited)
as Old Prospector (uncredited)
as Henchman in the Stump
as Henchman in the Stump
as The Informer
as Oscar
as Tony (as Billie Franey)
as Postmaster Dan
as Leyton's Friend at Campfire
as Shorty
as Jimmy, trash collector (uncredited)
as Chuck Wagon Cook
as Carry All Roach
as Ice Man
as 'Reddy'
as Bartender
as Railroad Man at Lunch Counter (uncredited)
as Circus Cafe Waiter
as Baggage Man
as Wild West Show Member
as Judge Boggs
as Jimmy Bacon
as Buzzard Koke
as 'One Punch' (as William Franey)
as Joe
as Taxi Driver
as One-Round Hogan
as Nick
as Goofy Bill
as 'Extra' Long
as Cameraman
as Soup Conley
as Harry Ruby (as William Franey)
as Oswald Bliffing
as The Private
as Lysander Sprowl
as Bob Wood
as Sheriff
as Bill Bones - the Village Undertaker
as Chief of Police