S

Stanley Morgan

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
14Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 10, 1929
Birth Place: Liverpool, England, UK

About Stanley Morgan

Stanley Morgan was born on 10 November 1929 in Liverpool, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Return of Mr. Moto (1965), The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (1959) and Konga (1961). He was married to Linda. He died on 24 August 2018.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Stanley Morgan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Stanley Morgan's filmography leans towards the Crime genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Stanley Morgan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in On the Beat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Stanley Morgan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stanley Morgan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
On the Beat (1962) movie poster
★7.7

On the Beat: Norman Pitkin wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he get

On the Beat

1962•Comedy
★7.2
Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964) movie poster
★7.2

Seance on a Wet Afternoon: Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her ho

Seance on a Wet Afternoon

1964•Crime
★7.0
Clue of the Twisted Candle (1960) movie poster
★7.0

Clue of the Twisted Candle: A man is murdered in a room with no windows and a steel lined door which locks only from the inside.

Clue of the Twisted Candle

1960•Crime
★7.0
Clue of the Silver Key (1961) movie poster
★7.0

Clue of the Silver Key: The police investigate the murder of a wealthy old man.

Clue of the Silver Key

1961•Crime
★6.8
The L-Shaped Room (1962) movie poster
★6.8

The L-Shaped Room: Jane is young, French, pregnant and unmarried. Bucking convention, she is uninterested in settling with her baby's fathe

The L-Shaped Room

1962•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Stanley Morgan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1968 Mullardability Narrator Flop Similar →
1965 The Return of Mr. Moto Inspector Jim Haliday Flop Similar →
1964 The Man with Two Faces Rvd. Wilcox Flop Similar →
1964 Seance on a Wet Afternoon Man in Trilby Hit Similar →
1962 On the Beat Police Inspector (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1962 The L-Shaped Room Waiter in Club Hit Similar →
1962 Hair of the Dog Jim Lester Flop Similar →
1962 The Share Out Det. Sgt. Anson Flop Similar →
1962 Doomsday at Eleven Wylie Flop Similar →
1961 Never Back Losers Police Sergeant Flop Similar →
1961 Clue of the Silver Key Sgt. Anson Hit Similar →
1961 Konga Inspector Lawson Flop Similar →
1961 Partners in Crime Sergeant Rutledge Average Similar →
1960 Clue of the Twisted Candle Sergeant Anson Hit Similar →

Stanley Morgan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stanley Morgan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stanley Morgan is "On the Beat" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Stanley Morgan acted in?

Stanley Morgan has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stanley Morgan?

Other notable films include "Seance on a Wet Afternoon", "Clue of the Twisted Candle", and "Clue of the Silver Key".