Morgan Wallace

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

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??)

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

Theodore von Eltz (left) and Morgan Wallace in The Headline Woman (1935)

• 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)