Franchot Tone

Birth Name:

Stanislas Pascal Franchot Tone

Birth Place:

Niagara Falls, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director

Attended Cornell University, where he was president of the Dramatic Club
In October 1935, he got married to actress Joan Crawford
Was the great-grandson of Civil War officer and U․S․ Congressman Richard Franchot
Made his debut on Broadway in the 1929 play "The Age of Innocence․"
Was a member of the New York City theatrical society Theatre Guild
Was an original member of the Stanislavski acting troup Group Theater
While in college, he was elected to become a member of the Sphinx Head Society

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