The best Frances Robinson’s comedy movies

Frances Robinson

Frances Robinson

26/04/1916- 16/08/1971
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The Rage of Paris

The Rage of Paris
6.9/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 09/06/1938
  • Character: Outside Secretary (Uncredited)
Nicole has no job and is several weeks behind with her rent. Her solution to her problems is to try and snare a rich husband. Enlisting the help of her friend Gloria and the maitre'd at a ritzy New York City hotel, the trio plot to have Gloria catch the eye of Bill Duncan, a millionaire staying at the hotel. The plan works and the two quickly become engaged. Nicole's plan may be thwarted by Bill's friend, Jim Trevor, who's met Nicole before and sees through her plot.

Letter of Introduction

Letter of Introduction
6.1/10
  • Genre: ComedyDrama
  • Release: 05/08/1938
  • Character: Hatcheck Girl
An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press.

Service de Luxe

Service de Luxe
6.2/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 12/10/1938
  • Character: Secretary
Glamorous and efficient Helen Murphy runs a service that will provide any type of assistance to wealthy customers, but what she's really looking for is a man who can take care of himself.

Society Smugglers

Society Smugglers
6/10
  • Genre: ComedyDrama
  • Release: 01/03/1939
  • Character: Mary Larson
The Treasury Department plants a female agent in the office of a luggage company that is suspected of smuggling diamonds.

Charlie McCarthy, Detective

Charlie McCarthy, Detective
6.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 22/12/1939
  • Character: Court Stenographer
Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.

One Rainy Afternoon

One Rainy Afternoon
5.9/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 13/05/1936
  • Character: Clara, Leading Lady (Uncredited)
Suave French actor Philippe Martin provokes a scandal when, in a darkened theater, he mistakes young Monique for his mistress, Yvonne, and tries to kiss her. Charged with assault, the quick-thinking Philippe claims it's French tradition to do as he did, and is let go. To his surprise, Philippe learns that Monique has paid his fine. As the tabloids exploit the situation, Monique dates Philippe, until a photo appears of him kissing Yvonne.

The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date

The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date
6.1/10
Complicated plot involving missing stamp collection and kidnapped businessman, with the Lone Wolf keeping one step ahead of the police in Havana trying to solve the crime and make a profit.

Suddenly It's Spring

Suddenly It's Spring
6.4/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 13/02/1947
  • Character: WAC Capt. Rogers
A WAC officer returns from the war to find her husband wants a divorce.

Little Tough Guys in Society

Little Tough Guys in Society
6.1/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 01/11/1938
  • Character: Guest
A society matron invites the gang to her estate as playmates for her spoiled brat son.

Personal Secretary

Personal Secretary
5.8/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 09/09/1938
  • Character: June Reese
Two rival newspaper columnists battle over whether or not a woman murdered her playboy husband.

So You Won't Talk?

So You Won't Talk?
6/10
  • Genre: ComedyCrime
  • Release: 02/10/1940
  • Character: Lucy Walters
A shy book reviewer is confused with a notorious gangster who has just been release from prison.

The Family Next Door

The Family Next Door
6/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 30/03/1939
  • Character: Jane Hughes
Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.

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