Morgan Wallace

American actor (1881–1953)

Morgan Wallace
Wallace in Dick Tracy (1945)
Born	Maier Weill (1881-07-26)July 26, 1881 Lompoc, California, U.S.
Died	December 12, 1953(1953-12-12) (aged 72) Tarzana, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1914–1946
Spouse(s)	Louise Chapman (m. 19??)

Morgan Wallace (born Maier Weill,^[1] July 26, 1881 – December 12, 1953) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1914 and 1946, including W.C. Fields' It's a Gift (1934)^[2] where he persistently asks Fields for some "Kumquats". He supported Fields again in My Little Chickadee (1940).^[2]^: 140

Early life

Born in Lompoc, California, Wallace was the son of Isidore and Hannah Weill. He attended the University of California.^[1]

Career

In 1918, Wallace acted with and managed the Morgan Wallace Players in the Grand Theater in Sioux City, Iowa,^[3] and in 1927, the troupe performed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.^[4] In 1922, he acted in a production of Lawful Larceny at the Savoy Theatre in London, England.^[5]

Wallace's Broadway credits included Loco (1946), Congratulations (1929), Women Go On Forever (1927), Ballyhoo (1927), Gentle Grafters (1926), The Stork (1925), The Law Breaker (1922), Nature's Nobleman (1921), The Tavern (1920), The Acquittal (1920), The Widow's Might (1909), and Romeo and Juliet (1904).^[6]

In the 1930s Wallace helped found the Screen Actors Guild.^[7] He was SAG member #3.^{[citation needed]}

Death

He died in December 12, 1953 at the age of 72 in Tarzana, California. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.^{[citation needed]}

Selected filmography

Gentlemen of Nerve (1914) as Spectator (film debut)
Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914) as Thief in 'A Thief's Fate' (uncredited)
Bringing Up Betty (1919) as Duke of Medonia
Flying Pat (1920) as William Endicott
Dream Street (1921) as Masked Violinist
Orphans of the Storm (1921) as Marquis de Praille
One Exciting Night (1922) as J. Wilson Rockmaine
The Hotel Mouse (1923; British film) as Honorable Harry Hurlingham
The Fighting Blade (1923) as Lord Robert Erisey
The Dangerous Maid (1923) as Col. Percy Kirk
Torment (1924) as Jules Carstock
Daring Love (1924) as Jerry Hayden
A Woman Who Sinned (1924) as George Ransdell
Sandra (1924) as François Molyneaux
Reckless Romance (1924) as Harold Shrewsbury
Sisters (1930) as William Tully
Up the River (1930) as Frosby (uncredited)
Big Money (1930) as Durkin
It Pays to Advertise (1931) as L.R. McChesney
The Maltese Falcon (1931) as District Attorney (uncredited)
Smart Money (1931) as District Attorney Black (uncredited)
Women Go on Forever (1931) as Jake
Alexander Hamilton (1931) as James Monroe
Expensive Women (1931) as Arthur Raymond's Pal (uncredited)
The Unholy Garden (1931) as Capt. Kruger (uncredited)
The Ruling Voice (1931) as Board Member (uncredited)
Safe in Hell (1931) as Mr. Bruno, the Hangman
Hell's House (1932) as Frank Gebhardt
The Final Edition (1932) as Neil Selby
The Beast of the City (1932) as Police Captain (uncredited)
Steady Company (1932) as Tuxedo Carter
The Wet Parade (1932) as Bootlegger Leader (uncredited)
Grand Hotel (1932) as Chauffeur
The Mouthpiece (1932) as E.A. Smith
Fast Companions (1932) as Cueball Kelly
Lady and Gent (1932) as Cash Enright
Blonde Venus (1932) as Dr. Pierce
Wild Girl (1932) as Phineas Baldwin
If I Had a Million (1932) as Mike, Jackson's Gangster Friend (uncredited)
Central Park (1932) as District Attorney (uncredited)
Smoke Lightning (1933) as Sheriff Archie Kyle
Terror Aboard (1933) as Morton Hazlitt
Jennie Gerhardt (1933) as O'Brien (uncredited)
Mama Loves Papa (1933) as Mr. McIntosh
The Song of Songs (1933) as Admirer (uncredited)
Golden Harvest (1933) as Trading Center Spokesman (uncredited)
Bombshell (1933) as H.E. Gillette (uncredited)
The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933) as Mr. Black, Fight Promoter (uncredited)
Above the Clouds (1933) as Chandler
Mr. Skitch (1933) as Jones (uncredited)
The Meanest Gal in Town (1934) as Sydney Sterling (uncredited)
David Harum (1934) as Mr. Blake (uncredited)
Three on a Honeymoon (1934) as Dunning (uncredited)
I Believed in You (1934) as Oliver Lang i.e. Long
The Trumpet Blows (1934) as Police Inspector
Sleepers East (1934) as Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
Many Happy Returns (1934) as Nathan Silas
The Merry Widow (1934) as Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
We Live Again (1934) as The Colonel
Cheating Cheaters (1934) as Holmes
The Third Sex (1934) as Paul Van Dyne
College Rhythm (1934) as Broker's Manager, First Tramp (uncredited)
It's a Gift (1934) as Jasper Fitchmueller
Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) as McArthur, aka Arthur Mack
The Devil Is a Woman (1935) as Dr. Mendez (uncredited)
Goin' to Town (1935) as J. Henry Brash (uncredited)
The Headline Woman (1935) as Clarkey
Dante's Inferno (1935) as Capt. Morgan
Orchids to You (1935) as Attorney (uncredited)
Thunder Mountain (1935) as Rand Leavitt
Confidential (1935) as H. Van Cleve
1,000 Dollars a Minute (1935) as Big Jim Bradley
Rendezvous (1935) as Gardner (uncredited)
Mary Burns, Fugitive (1935) as Managing editor
Dangerous Waters (1936) as Heegan (uncredited)
Sutter's Gold (1936) as General Fremont
Love on a Bet (1936) as Morton, Escaped Convict
Robin Hood of El Dorado (1936) as Hacendado Wanting to Fight (uncredited)
Human Cargo (1936) as Gilbert Fender
Fury (1936) as Fred Garrett
Mr. Cinderella (1936) as Mr. Emmett Fawcett
House of Secrets (1936) as Dr. Kenmore
Pennies from Heaven (1936) as Restaurant Partner (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) as Honorable Charles Zaraka
The Californian (1937) as Tod Barsto
Under Suspicion (1937) as Carey MacGregor
The Lady in the Morgue (1938) as Layman
Hold That Kiss (1938) as Mr. Wood, Tommy's Boss (uncredited)
Numbered Woman (1938)
Three Comrades (1938) as Owner of Wrecked Car (uncredited)
Woman Against Woman (1938) as Morton
Delinquent Parents (1938) as Charles Wharton, as an adult
Letter of Introduction (1938) as Editor (uncredited)
Billy the Kid Returns (1938) as J. B. Morganson
Gang Bullets (1938) as 'Big Bill' Anderson
Star Reporter (1939) as Joe Draper / Charles Benton
The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) as Brendan Edwards
Broadway Serenade (1939) as Mr. Park (uncredited)
Union Pacific (1939) as Sen. Smith (uncredited)
Timber Stampede (1939) as Dunlap
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) as David Perez
The Star Maker (1939) as Lou Morris
Parole Fixer (1940) as Ben
My Little Chickadee (1940) as Gambler (uncredited)
I Love You Again (1940) as Mr. Belenson
Spring Parade (1940) as Frederick, Aide-de-Camp (uncredited)
Three Men from Texas (1940) as Captain Andrews
Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940) as Zachary
Blame It on Love (1940) as Mr. Wadsworth
In Old Colorado (1941) as Sheriff Jack Collins
Adventure in Washington (1941) as Senator Burrows (uncredited)
Scattergood Meets Broadway (1941) as Reynolds
Harmon of Michigan (1941) as Alumni Committee Man (uncredited)
Honky Tonk (1941) as Mayor Adams (uncredited)
Sea Raiders (1941, Serial) as Capt. Lester [Chs. 1-3, 6-7]
Design for Scandal (1941) as Man Whose Head is Painted (uncredited)
Gaslight (1944) as Fred Garrett (uncredited)
Kismet (1944) as Merchant (uncredited)
Song of the Sarong (1945) as Cyrus P. Adams
I'll Remember April (1945) as Henry Childs
Dick Tracy (1945) as Steve Owens
The Falcon's Alibi (1946) as Bender (final film)

References

^ ^a ^b Contreras, Shirley (March 23, 2008). "Jewish immigrants helped make town what it is". Santa Maria Times. Archived from the original on July 19, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Deschner, Donald (1966). The Films of W.C. Fields. New York: Cadillac Publishing by arrangement with The Citadel Press. p. 103. Introduction by Arthur Knight
^ "Twenty Weeks in Sioux City". The Dramatic Mirror: 30. February 2, 1918. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
^ Brooks, Betty (December 21, 1927). "Betty Chats With Author an dProducer of New Play Now at Majestic". Harrisburg Telegraph. Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. p. 18. Retrieved January 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Wallace still a big hit". Sioux City Journal. Iowa, Sioux City. December 3, 1922. p. 13. Retrieved January 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Morgan Wallace". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 11, 2019. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
^ "1930s | SAG-AFTRA". www.sagaftra.org. Retrieved July 18, 2020.