Gene Morgan

For other people named Gene Morgan, see Gene Morgan (disambiguation).
Morgan in 1928

Gene Morgan (March 12, 1893 – August 13, 1940) was an American actor. He appeared in 111 films between 1926 and 1941.

Background

Morgan was born in Racine, Wisconsin. In his early roles he was cast in westerns.[1][2] In 1938, he appeared in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington in an uncredited role. That year, he was signed by Republic Pictures.[3] On 13 August 1940, Morgan died in Santa Monica, California suddenly of a heart attack.[4][5]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ Rainey, Buck (2024-10-18). The Strong, Silent Type: Over 100 Screen Cowboys, 1903-1930. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-1524-0.
  2. ^ Pitts, Michael R. (2015-09-17). Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-1036-8.
  3. ^ Exhibitors Daily Review. Vol. 43. Exhibitors Trade Review, Incorporated. 1938.
  4. ^ Neibaur, James L. (2018-07-25). The Andy Clyde Columbia Comedies. McFarland. p. 104. ISBN 978-1-4766-3097-7.
  5. ^ Gene Morgan Dies, Motion Picture Herald. Quigley Publishing Company. August 24, 1940.


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