James C. Morton

James C. Morton

Deceased · Born: Aug 25, 1884 · Died: Oct 24, 1942

Personal Details

BornAug 25, 1884 Helena, Montana, USA

Biography

James C. Morton, a renowned actor and director, made his mark on the entertainment industry with a remarkable career spanning multiple decades. Born on August 25, 1884, in the picturesque city of Helena, Montana, USA, Morton's life was set to take a dramatic turn, one that would lead him to the bright lights of Hollywood.

As a talented thespian, Morton's impressive repertoire included the 1918 film "A Daughter of Uncle Sam", a cinematic masterpiece that showcased his remarkable acting prowess. His subsequent roles in "Lucky Devils" (1941) and "Follow the Leader" (1930) further solidified his position as a prominent figure in the world of cinema.

Sadly, Morton's life came to a close on October 24, 1942, in Reseda, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Career

1943
1942
Butch Minds the Baby
Butch Minds the Baby as Policeman (uncredited)
A Tragedy at Midnight
A Tragedy at Midnight as Chubby Detective (uncredited)
In Old California
In Old California as Red - Sacramento Bartender
Appointment for Love
Appointment for Love as Doorman (uncredited)
Mr. Dynamite
Mr. Dynamite as The Cop in the Alley
Bad Man of Deadwood
Bad Man of Deadwood as Store Owner
Lady from Louisiana
Lady from Louisiana as Littlefield
Johnny Eager
Johnny Eager as Card Player (uncredited)
Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils as Exposition Guard
1940
Black Diamonds
Black Diamonds as Joseph Aloysius Stacey (as James Norton)
Danger on Wheels
Danger on Wheels as Police Sergeant
When the Daltons Rode
When the Daltons Rode as Ed Pickett - Juror
My Little Chickadee
My Little Chickadee as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Colorado
Colorado as Stagecoach Station Manager
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell as Bartender
The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James as Liberty Bartender (uncredited)
The Fatal Hour
The Fatal Hour as Policeman Clancy
1939
We Want Our Mummy
We Want Our Mummy as Prof. Wilson (uncredited)
Rose of Washington Square
Rose of Washington Square as Speakeasy Bartender (uncredited)
Four Girls in White
Four Girls in White as Policeman at Drug Store
Meet Dr. Christian
Meet Dr. Christian as City Council Member
The Arizona Kid
The Arizona Kid as Bartender Joe
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Crowd Control Policeman (uncredited)
Miracles for Sale
Miracles for Sale as Blackie the Electrician
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man as Judge (uncredited)
Three Little Sew and Sews
Three Little Sew and Sews as Admiral H.S. Taylor (uncredited)
Blackmail
Blackmail as Second Policeman Arresting John (uncredited)
Swanee River
Swanee River as Bartender
1938
Three Missing Links
Three Missing Links as B.O. Botswaddle (uncredited)
Josette
Josette as Bartender (uncredited)
Kentucky
Kentucky as Bartender
1937
The Sitter Downers
The Sitter Downers as Mr. Bell (uncredited)
Public Cowboy No. 1
Public Cowboy No. 1 as Eustace P. Quackenbush
Brothers of the West
Brothers of the West as Cattle Man's Protective Assoc. Chief
Slave Ship
Slave Ship as Waiter
1936
Disorder in the Court
Disorder in the Court as Court Clerk (uncredited)
King of Burlesque
King of Burlesque as Jim - the Bartender (uncredited)
Song of the Saddle
Song of the Saddle as Settler (uncredited)
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger as (scene deleted)
Modern Times
Modern Times as Assembly Line Relief Man (uncredited)
1935
Tit for Tat
Tit for Tat as The Policeman
Pardon My Scotch
Pardon My Scotch as J.T. Walton
Uncivil Warriors
Uncivil Warriors as Union General (uncredited)
Frisco Kid
Frisco Kid as Vigilante (uncredited)
Naughty Marietta
Naughty Marietta as Herald (uncredited)
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1 as Road House Patron (uncredited)
The Fixer Uppers
The Fixer Uppers as Policeman
1934
The House of Mystery
The House of Mystery as Englishman (uncredited)
1933
The Devil's Brother
The Devil's Brother as The Timorous Woodchopper
1930