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Jul 2, 2014 · Chester Morris was an early Academy Award nominee who starred in a handful of pre-Code classics opposite some of Hollywood’s most glamorous and best loved actresses, but is best known for portraying reformed criminal Boston Blackie in a series of fourteen “B” movies for Columbia during the 1940s.
Sep 12, 1970 · Chester Morris, who created the role of Boston Blackie, was found dead of an overdose of barbiturates yesterday in his room at the Holiday Inn in New Hope, Pa. Mr. Morris, who was 69 years old,...
Chester Morris was born John Chester Brooks Morris on Feburary 16, 1901 in New York, New York. He died on September 11, 1970 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Chester Morris appeared in silent films as a child. He made his film debut in 1917's An Amateur Orphan. He was nominated for an Academy Award in 1929 for Alibi. He would often play a determined ...
Chester Morris (born John Chester Brooks Morris; February 16, 1901 – September 11, 1970) was an American stage, film, television, and radio actor. He had some prestigious film roles early in his career, and was nominated for an Academy Award. Chester Morris is best remembered today for portraying Boston Blackie, a criminal-turned-detective ...
Chester Morris Filmography. by august_pearl | created - 02 Aug 2017 | updated - 02 Aug 2017 | Public. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. 84 titles. 1. An Amateur Orphan (1917) 50 min | Comedy, Drama. Rate. The wealthy Schuyler family hires a strict governess, Quincy, to watch over their daughter Marcia.
Chester Morris, known for his career in both silent and sound films, made a significant impact on the film noir genre with his performances. He played a variety of roles in film noir movies, showcasing his versatility and contributing to the development of the genre.
Jan 3, 2020 · This first book about Morris provides a detailed account of his life and career on stage, film, radio and television, and as a celebrated magician. It also constructs a fascinating record of his...
