# Franchot Tone
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Stanislaus Pascal franchot tone (February 27, 1905 – September 18, 1968) was an American actor, producer, and director of stage, film and television. He was a leading man in the 1930s and early ‘40s, and at the height of his career was known for his gentlemanly, sophisticate roles, with supporting roles by the ‘50s. His acting crossed many genres including pre-Code romantic leads to noir layered roles and many World War I films.
Mary of Scotland: The Queen’s Tragic Fate
Step back into the dramatic history of Lux Radio Theater with "Mary of Scotland: The Queen’s Tragic Fate", starring Joan Crawford as Mary, Queen of Scots, Franchot Tone as Bothwell, and Judith Anderson as Queen Elizabeth. Adapted from Maxwell Anderson’s historical drama, this powerful story follows…
FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO - Decoded!
Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1943 movie, FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO. Is this World War II movie a spy movie? Listen as Dan tries to convince Tom it is, despite Tom's uncertainty.
The story with this menacing title follows the exploits of Cpl. John Bramble in June 1942 after he fell out of his tan…
“STEVE AND NAN DISCUSS: MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES” (117)
EPISODE 117 - “STEVE AND NAN DISCUSS: MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES” - 12/08/25
In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we pull back the curtain on the cinematic world of making movies about... making movies. We dive deep into the movies that reveal what really happens behind the scenes …
Five Graves to Cairo (1943)
This week, we discuss the intense World War II spy thriller, Five Graves to Cairo, set in the desolate landscape of North Africa during the height of the desert campaign.
SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety, including the details of the central German operation. If you…
February 28, 1944: Leap Year Proposals and Literary Meals with Franchot Tone
In this February 28, 1944, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a witty and illuminating panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and special guest Franchot Tone, the accomplished screen actor known for his recent role in Phantom Lady. Together, they explore…
Five Graves to Cairo (1943): A Gripping Wartime Thriller Review
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Five Graves to Cairo (1943).
Directed by Billy Wilder, starring Franchot Tone, Anne Baxter, Akim Tamiroff, Fortunio Bonanova, and Peter Van Eyck.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5
🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10
🎬 Genre: War, Thriller, and Drama
⏱ Runtime: 96 m…
205: FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO
It's Producer's Prerogative Month at the IMMP, where Matthew and Ian discuss films chosen by the podcast's producer - also known as Mrs. Darling Wife.
This week Ian and Matthew discuss a classic World War II thriller -- directed and co-written by Billy Wilder -- that was a favorite of Ian's grand…
Starring Jean Harlow as Libby Holman (The Bisexuals, Part 3)
While the racist, antisemitic Southern authorities try to indict a pregnant Libby for the murder of her husband, the national media effectively puts her on trial. When Libby gives birth to a new Reynolds heir, the circus only grows bigger. Meanwhile, Hollywood gets to work dramatizing the case with…
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