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Frank Yaconelli

Frank Yaconelli

Actor · Died November 19, 1965, aged 67 · San Biagio, Italy

Frank Yaconelli (October 2, 1898 – November 19, 1965) was an Italian-born American film actor. When he was a child his family emigrated to the United States, settling in Boston. Yaconelli was a character actor playing supporting roles, often Southern European or Mexican immigrants. He was also a noted accordion player, and performed in a number of films. He starred alongside Jack Randall in a series of seven westerns produced by Monogram Pictures. From Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 2, 1898
Died
November 19, 1965 (aged 67)
From
San Biagio, Italy
Works as
Actor
Titles
29 on MovieCove · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 17% in 30 days

What are Frank Yaconelli's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
59%
Bonds
25%
Society
10%
Self
3%
Power
3%
Justice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 8 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 6 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
6 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
5
Tense
4
Romantic
3
Hopeful
3
Warm
3
Other
4

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Frank Yaconelli's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 29 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Frank Yaconelli's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 29 with a MovieCove page.

  • Zorro(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Pancho

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • No Right to Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as The Singer

  • Serenade(1956)

    as Giuseppe (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Cash Stashers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Joe the Junk Dealer (uncredited)

  • Hangman's Knot(1952)

    as Drifter

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • A Place in the Sun(1951)

    as Truck Driver (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • September Affair(1950)

    as Mr. Peppino

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Cody of the Pony Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Blacksmith (uncredited)

  • Alias the Champ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Headwaiter

  • The Walking Hills (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • A Foreign Affair(1948)

    as Accordion Player (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Madonna of the Desert (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Peppo

  • Wild Horse Mesa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Clemente

  • Riding the California Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    as Baby

  • Beauty and the Bandit(1946)

    as Baby

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • South of Monterey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    as Baby

  • Power of the Press (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Tony Angelo (uncredited)

  • Arizona Roundup(1942)

    as Pierre La Farge

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Flying with Music (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Spanish Waiter

  • Where Trails End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Pierre La Fair - Tom's Sidekick

  • Western Mail(1942)

    as Lopez Mendoza

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Forbidden Trails(1941)

    as Poker Player Tony

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Lone Star Law Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Lopez Mendoza

  • Fiesta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Pablo

  • Riding the Sunset Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Lopez Mendoza

  • The Driftin' Kid(1941)

    as Lopez Mendoza

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Our Wife(1941)

    as Hat Vender (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Forced Landing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Zomar (uncredited)

  • They Met in Argentina(1941)

    as Singer in Cantina (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Mark of Zorro(1940)

    as Don Alejandro's Servant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Down Argentine Way(1940)

    as Horserace Loser at Fiesta (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Stranger on the Third Floor(1940)

    as Jack, Coffee Shop Owner (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Wild Horse Range(1940)

    as Sidekick Manny

  • Torrid Zone(1940)

    as Lopez

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Dr. Cyclops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Pedro

  • The Cheyenne Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Manuel

  • East Side Kids(1940)

    as Tony

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Pioneer Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    as Manuel Gonzales Julian Ramariez

  • Mexican Spitfire(1939)

    as Waiter in Mexico

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Escape to Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Manuel, Taxi Driver

  • Across the Plains(1939)

    as Lopez

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Girl from Mexico (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Hotel Proprietor

  • Union Pacific(1939)

    as Saloon Gambler (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Streets of New York(1939)

    as Flower Vendor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Let Us Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Norman Cameron (uncredited)

  • Trigger Smith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Lopez

  • Drifting Westward (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Lopez

  • Wild Horse Canyon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    as Lopez Valdesto

  • You Can't Have Everything(1937)

    as Accordion Player (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Wild West Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Mike Morales

  • It Could Happen to You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    as Greek

  • Wanted: Jane Turner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Spumoni - Dog Catcher (uncredited)

  • The Three Mesquiteers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Pete

  • Romance Rides the Range (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Tony

  • Down to the Sea(1936)

    as Pete

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Robin Hood of El Dorado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Peón

  • Lucky Terror(1936)

    as Anthony 'Tony' Giribaldi

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Blazing Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Rusty, Guitar Player

  • Lawless Riders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Pedro

  • Gun Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Frank Gorman

  • Here Comes Cookie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Specialty Act (as "Moro and Yaconelli") (uncredited)

  • Pursuit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Tony, a Sick Dog's Master

  • Western Frontier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Hawhaw

  • The Best Man Wins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    as Waiter

  • Perfectly Mismated (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Actor

  • Girl in Danger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    as Waiter (uncredited)

  • Death Takes a Holiday(1934)

    as Flower Vendor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • It Happened One Night(1934)

    as Tony (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Strawberry Roan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    as Shanty

  • Call of the Flesh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Fruit Vendor (uncredited)

  • Firebrand Jordan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Tony

  • Parade of the West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    as Sicily Joe

  • Navy Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1929)

    as Organ Grinder

  • Señor Americano(1929)

    as Mañana

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Vanishing Millions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1926)

    Producer

Career shape

Star power in the 59th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 75 titles from 1926 to 1957.

Highest rated

September Affair (1950)

Midcredits 67th

Most popular right now

Western Mail (1942)

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting74 of 75: 74 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score48thProducing1 of 75: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1920s3 · 2 acting · 1 crew1930s33 · acting1940s31 · acting1950s8 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Frank Yaconelli's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of the 27 of 28 with a score; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 33rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

23rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

6thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 28 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 28 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Señor Americano (1929)

97th percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

It Happened One Night (1934)

Midcredits 98th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Frank Yaconelli work with?

People who share at least 2 of Frank Yaconelli's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Robert Emmett Tansey shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors