Francis Sayles was an American actor who is best known for The Shadow (1937), Home on the Range (1935), and Public Enemies (1941). He was born on November 22, 1891, in Buffalo, New York, USA, and died on March 19, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Information about Francis Sayles’ personal and family life is limited. It is known that he was active in the film industry during the 1930s and early 1940s. His work in the entertainment field showcased his diverse acting talents, contributing to several films during his career.
Death and Legacy
Francis Sayles passed away on March 19, 1944, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to early American cinema remain recognized, particularly through his roles in films that have become classics. He is remembered for his work in various genres throughout his acting career.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Blonde Venus
1932-09-23
Charlie Blaine (uncredited)
Bad Man of Deadwood
1941-09-05
Show Spectator
Midnight Phantom
1935-11-26
Police Surgeon Kelly
The Purple Vigilantes
1938-01-24
Wiliam Jones
One in a Million
1935-03-21
Mr. Dickman
Overland with Kit Carson
1939-07-21
Dr. Parker
Bum Voyage
1934-12-15
Madame Zaza’s Manager (uncredited)
Wells Fargo
1937-12-31
Townsman
It Happened in Hollywood
1937-09-07
Waiter
Hollywood Cavalcade
1939-10-13
Second Cab Driver
Devil’s Island
1939-01-07
Boatman Taking Madame Lucien to Mainland
Dodge City
1939-04-08
Stage Shotgun Guard (uncredited)
The Night Riders
1939-04-12
President James A. Garfield
The Arizona Kid
1939-09-28
Man Reporting Roy Alive
Man-Made Monster
1941-03-28
Frank Davis (uncredited)
Girl Missing
1933-03-04
Motorcycle Policeman (Uncredited)
Union Pacific
1939-05-05
Railwayman (uncredited)
Ball of Fire
1941-12-02
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Make Way for Tomorrow
1937-05-09
Bartender (uncredited)
Citizen Kane
1941-04-17
Politician (uncredited)
Alias Boston Blackie
1942-04-02
Laundry Proprietor (uncredited)
Satan Met a Lady
1936-07-22
Detective (uncredited)
The Son of Davy Crockett
1941-07-15
Dr. Banks
Sunset on the Desert
1942-04-01
Desk Clerk
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
1942-01-31
Ben Freeman
Pacific Blackout
1941-12-31
Court Clerk
One Crowded Night
1940-08-09
Jasper, Postman
Down on the Farm
1938-10-11
Member of Chamber of Commerce
Coney Island
1943-06-18
Heckler
Crazy House
1943-10-08
Stooge
Honeymoon Lodge
1943-07-23
Bailiff
Riders of Black River
1939-09-23
Doc Josh Greene
Black Legion
1937-01-30
Charlie
Private Affairs
1940-07-05
Bailiff (uncredited)
Alibi for Murder
1936-09-23
Waiter (Uncredited)
Big Brown Eyes
1936-04-03
Barber (Uncredited)
Strangers of the Evening
1932-05-14
Roberts
Riders of Pasco Basin
1940-04-04
Rancher (uncredited)
Moonlight in Vermont
1943-12-24
Dr. Stubbs
The Glass Key
1942-09-08
Seedy-Looking Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)