Sunshine Sammy Morrison
ActingAbout Sunshine Sammy Morrison
Ernie 'Sunshine Sammy' Morrison (born Ernest Fredric Morrison) was a popular African American child actor of the Silent films era. Leaving the screen in 1926, he eventually returned for a time, from 1940 to 1944.
Sunshine Sammy Morrison Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sunshine Sammy Morrison 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 Sunshine Sammy Morrison's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Sunshine Sammy Morrison'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 Live and Learn, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sunshine Sammy Morrison Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sunshine Sammy Morrison's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sunshine Sammy Morrison has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Scruno (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams | Our Gang and The East Side Kids (segment "Sunshine Sammy") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Kid Dynamite | Scruno Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Black Man in Jail (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Fugitive from a Prison Camp | Chuckles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Soft Pedal | Wary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Don't Butt In | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Between Meals | In Need | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Cradle Robbers | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Commencement Day | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Seein' Things | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The 'Fraidy Cat | Member of the Gang (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Buccaneers | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Stage Fright | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Back Stage | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Giants vs. Yanks | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Cobbler | Ernie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Champeen | Sammy Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Quiet Street | Booker T. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Saturday Morning | Sorghum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Young Sherlocks | Ernie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Our Gang | Sunshine Sammy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | One Terrible Day | Booker T. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Full o' Pep | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Penrod | Herman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Pickaninny | Little Casino | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Name the Day | Goofy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Big Game | Assistant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Rush Orders | Narcissus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Whirl o' the West | Sammy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Cash Customers | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Live and Learn | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Run 'Em Ragged | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Don't Rock the Boat | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Any Old Port | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Grab the Ghost | Servant's Child | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Drink Hearty | George Washington Tarfoot Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Cracked Wedding Bells | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Getting His Goat | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | All Lit Up | The Kid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Why Go Home? | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Red Hot Hottentotts | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Tough Luck | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Giving the Bride Away | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Start Something | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Sawdust Doll | Sambo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Peggy Does Her Darndest | Snowball Snow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Old Maid's Baby | George Washington Joffre Foch Pershing Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Dolly Does Her Bit | Sambo | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sunshine Sammy Morrison - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sunshine Sammy Morrison?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sunshine Sammy Morrison is "Live and Learn" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sunshine Sammy Morrison acted in?
Sunshine Sammy Morrison has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sunshine Sammy Morrison?
Other notable films include "The Sawdust Doll", "Rush Orders", and "Name the Day".