Dennis Morgan
ActingAbout Dennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan (born Earl Stanley Morner, December 20, 1908 – September 7, 1994) was an American actor-singer. He used the acting pseudonym Richard Stanley before adopting the name under which he gained his greatest fame. Morgan started working at MGM as Stanley Morner. His best roles were in Mama Steps Out (1937) and Song of the City (1937), but he mostly did small parts. Morgan signed with Paramount billed as Richard Stanley. He was in several films in 1938 and 1939, including Men With Wings (1938). At Warner Bros. Morgan was billed as Dennis Morgan and was finally given lead roles in B movies such as Waterfront (1939) and No Place to Go (1939). In 1940 he was promoted to A movies. His best parts were in Kitty Foyle (1940) (on loan to RKO), Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943), and God is My Co-Pilot. He was often paired with Jack Carson. After Morgan's contract with Warner ended in 1952 he appeared in sporadic television guest roles. He retired from film work in 1956.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dennis Morgan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dennis Morgan's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dennis Morgan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Star Is Born World Premiere, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dennis Morgan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Morgan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dennis Morgan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Rogue's Gallery | Dr. Jonas Pettingill | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Uranium Boom | Bradford "Brad" E. Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Pearl of the South Pacific | Dan Merrill | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Cattle Town | Mike McGann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | This Woman Is Dangerous | Dr. Ben Halleck | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pretty Baby | Sam Morley | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Perfect Strangers | David Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Breakdowns of 1949 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Dennis Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | One Sunday Afternoon | Timothy L. "Biff" Grimes | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Two Guys from Texas | Steve Carroll | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blow-Ups of 1947 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | My Wild Irish Rose | Chauncey Olcott | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Always Together | The Bridegroom (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Hollywood Wonderland | Western Hero (clip from "Ride, Cowboy, Ride", 1939) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cheyenne | James Wylie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blow-Ups of 1946 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | One More Tomorrow | Thomas Rufus 'Tom' Collier III | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Jefferson Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | God Is My Co-Pilot | Col. Robert Lee Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Breakdowns of 1944 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Very Thought of You | Sgt. David Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Road to Victory | Dennis Morgan (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shine on Harvest Moon | Jack Norworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Desert Song | Paul Hudson / El Khobar | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Tommy Randolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Hard Way | Paul Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wings for the Eagle | Corky 'Cork' Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Peter Kingsmill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Captains of the Clouds | Johnny Dutton | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Bad Men of Missouri | Cole Younger | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Kisses for Breakfast | Rodney Trask | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kitty Foyle | Wyn Strafford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | River's End | John Keith / Sgt. Derry Conniston | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Three Cheers for the Irish | Angus Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Fighting 69th | Lieutenant Ames | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Return of Doctor X | Dr. Rhodes | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | No Place to Go | Joe Plummer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Waterfront | Jim Dolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Illegal Traffic | Cagey Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | King of Alcatraz | First Mate Rogers (as Richard Stanley) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Song of the City | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mama Steps Out | Chuck Thompson (as Stanley Morner) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Piccadilly Jim | Chrystal Club Singer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Suzy | Lieutenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Great Ziegfeld | Stage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number | Average | Similar → |
Dennis Morgan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dennis Morgan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Morgan is "A Star Is Born World Premiere" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Dennis Morgan acted in?
Dennis Morgan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dennis Morgan?
Other notable films include "That's Entertainment!", "Hollywood Canteen", and "Christmas in Connecticut".