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.
Dennis Morgan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dennis Morgan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dennis Morgan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Dennis Morgan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains I Conquer the Sea!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dennis Morgan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Morgan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dennis Morgan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Uranium Boom | Bradford "Brad" E. Collins | Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Painting the Clouds with Sunshine | Vince | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pretty Baby | Sam Morley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Perfect Strangers | David Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Dennis Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | One Sunday Afternoon | Timothy L. "Biff" Grimes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | To the Victor | Paul Taggart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Two Guys from Texas | Steve Carroll | Super Hit | 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 | Okay for Sound | - | Hit | 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 | I Am an American | Self (uncredited) | 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) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shine on Harvest Moon | Jack Norworth | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Three Cheers for the Irish | Angus Ferguson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Return of Doctor X | Dr. Rhodes | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | No Place to Go | Joe Plummer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Waterfront | Jim Dolan | Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mama Steps Out | Chuck Thompson (as Stanley Morner) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Annie Laurie | William Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Piccadilly Jim | Chrystal Club Singer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Great Ziegfeld | Stage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | I Conquer the Sea! | Tommy Ashley | Super Hit | 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 "I Conquer the Sea!" with a rating of 9.0/10.
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 "No Place to Go", "Two Guys from Texas", and "Song of the City".