The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
“HERE IT IS AT LAST! The unmatchable, unforgettable adventures of the greatest young hero fiction ever created!..Now come to life on the screen, with all his daring exploits!”
Synopsis
A 12-episode serial in which scholastic sports star Frank Merriwell leaves school to search for his missing father. His adventures involve a mysterious inscription on a ring, buried treasure, kidnaping and Indian raids. He saves his father and returns to school just in time to win a decisive baseball game with his remarkable pitching and hitting.
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Donald Briggs
Frank Merriwell (as Don Briggs)
Jean Rogers
Elsie Belwood
John 'Dusty' King
Bruce Browning (as John King)
Carla Laemmle
Carla Rogers
House Peters Jr.
House Peters
Herschel Mayall Jr.
'Hersh' Mayall
Wallace Reid Jr.
Wally Reid
Edward Arnold Jr.
Eddie Arnold
Bryant Washburn Jr.
Bryant Washburn
Allan Hersholt
Allen Hersholt
Carlyle Blackwell Jr.
Carlyle Blackwell
Peter Gowland
Peter Gowland
Sumner Getchell
Harry
William P. Carleton
Charles Merriwell
Ben Hewlett
Daggett
Ella Ethridge
Mrs. Mary Merriwell
Walter Law
Murray Belwood
Jack Donovan
Coach Harding
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clifford Smith, Lew Landers
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clifford Smith, Lew Landers
Department Leadership Roster
Clifford Smith
Director
Lew Landers
Director
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What is The Adventures of Frank Merriwell about?
A 12-episode serial in which scholastic sports star Frank Merriwell leaves school to search for his missing father. His adventures involve a mysterious inscription on a ring, buried treasure, kidnaping and Indian raids. He saves his father and returns to school just in time to win a decisive baseball game with his remarkable pitching and hitting.
Who directed The Adventures of Frank Merriwell?
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell was directed by Clifford Smith, Lew Landers.
Who stars in The Adventures of Frank Merriwell?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Frank Merriwell includes Donald Briggs, Jean Rogers, John 'Dusty' King, Carla Laemmle, House Peters Jr..
When was The Adventures of Frank Merriwell released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 3h 39m.