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Frank Fay

Writer, actor1891–1961Born in San Francisco, California, USA

1929 The Show of Shows1930 Bright Lights1937 Nothing Sacred

189519201945

3 films in the catalog, 1929 to 1937

Frank Fay (November 17, 1891 – September 25, 1961) was an American film and stage actor, emcee, comedian, best-known as an actor for having played "Elwood P. Dowd" in the play Harvey by the American playwright Mary Coyle Chase on Broadway.

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3 films

The Show of Shows

1929Master of Ceremonies

Bright Lights

1930Wally Dean

Nothing Sacred

1937Master of CeremoniesSound