Frank Morgan
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Frank Morgan (June 1, 1890 – September 18, 1949) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of the title character in the film The Wizard of Oz. His older brother Ralph Morgan was also an actor of stage and screen. Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Morgan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Frank Morgan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frank Morgan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Frank Morgan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Frank 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 Port of Seven Seas, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frank Morgan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Morgan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frank Morgan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Dark Side of the Rainbow | Professor Marvel (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Key to the City | Fire Chief Duggan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Any Number Can Play | Jim Kurstyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Sinner | Aristide Pitard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Stratton Story | Barney Wile | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | King Louis XIII | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Cockeyed Miracle | Sam Griggs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The White Cliffs of Dover | Hiram Porter Dunn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Vanishing Virginian | Robert Yancey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wild Man of Borneo | J. Daniel 'Dan' Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Keeping Company | Harry C. Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hullabaloo | Frankie' Merriweather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boom Town | Luther Aldrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm | Professor Victor Roth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Broadway Melody of 1940 | Bob Casey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shop Around the Corner | Hugo Matuschek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Broadway Serenade | Cornelius Collier, Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Crowd Roars | Brian McCoy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Port of Seven Seas | Panisse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Paradise for Three | Rudolph Tobler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Saratoga | Jesse Kiffmeyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dimples | Eustace Appleby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Piccadilly Jim | James Crocker, Sr. / Count Olav Osric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Trouble for Two | Colonel Geraldine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | G.P. Bentley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Escapade | Karl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lazybones | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Good Fairy | Konrad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | There's Always Tomorrow | Joseph White | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sisters Under the Skin | John Hunter Yates | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Cat and the Fiddle | Jules Daudet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Pops Burns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Best of Enemies | William Hartman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Reunion in Vienna | Dr. Anton King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hallelujah, I'm a Bum | Mayor John Hastings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Luxury Liner | Alex Stevenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Secrets of the French Police | François St. Cyr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Queen High | George Nettleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Belle of the Night | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Love's Greatest Mistake | William Ogden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Scarlet Saint | Baron Badeau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Man Who Found Himself | Lon Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Crowded Hour | Bert Caswell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Manhandled | Arno Riccardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Golden Shower | Lester | Super Hit | Similar → |
Frank Morgan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Morgan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Morgan is "Port of Seven Seas" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frank Morgan acted in?
Frank Morgan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Morgan?
Other notable films include "The Crowded Hour", "The Golden Shower", and "Sisters Under the Skin".