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Morgan Conway

Born March 16, 1903 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Died November 16, 1981 · aged 78

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Morgan Conway (March 16, 1903 in Newark, New Jersey – November 16, 1981 in Livingston, New Jersey) was an American actor, best known for his portrayals of Dick Tracy. Born Sydney Conway, he was educated at Columbia University in New York City. He arrived in Hollywood just in time to get on the ground floor of the industry's burgeoning labor movement. Conway …

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Brother Orchid

Brother Orchid · 1940

MovieComedyCrime

When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy · 1945

MovieMysteryAction

Dick is faced with a series of brutal murders in which the victims, all from different social and economic backgrounds, are viciously slashed to pieces. Suspects abound but Tracy, getting a clue that there will be 15 murders in all, must find the common thread among the victims before more are killed.

The Spellbinder

The Spellbinder · 1939

The Spellbinder

MovieCrimeRomance

Jed Marlowe is a brilliant, scheming, unscrupulous criminal lawyer whose specialty is defending criminal he knows is guilty but gets them off through loop-holes or bribery. Then his daughter, misled by her father’s courtroom performance, but unaware of his back-room tactics, marries the killer her father has just unjustly save from the electric chair. What’s a poor father to do?

Badman's Territory

Badman's Territory · 1946

Badman's Territory

MovieActionWestern

After some gun play with a posse, the James Gang head for Quinto in a section of land which is not a part of America. Anyone there is beyond the law so the town is populated with outlaws. Next to arrive is Sheriff Rowley, following his brother whom the Gang have brought in injured. Rowley has no authority and gets on well enough with the James boys but is soon involved in other local goings-on, including a move to vote for annexation with Oklahoma which would allow the law well and truly in.

Private Detective

Private Detective · 1939

Private Detective

A female private eye joins forces with a police detective to investigate the suspicious murder of a millionaire.

Sued for Libel

Sued for Libel · 1939

MovieComedyCrime

A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.

Crime Ring

Crime Ring · 1938

MovieCrimeDrama

Fake fortunetellers win the confidence of clients and then get them to part with their money by buying mining stocks which are worthless.

Grand Jury Secrets

Grand Jury Secrets · 1939

Grand Jury Secrets

MovieDramaMystery

A newspaper reporter gets involved with shady stock promoters when he listens in on a jury room session.

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Brother Orchid

Brother Orchid · 1940

MovieComedyCrime

When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.

Philadelphia Powell

Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy · 1945

MovieMysteryAction

Dick is faced with a series of brutal murders in which the victims, all from different social and economic backgrounds, are viciously slashed to pieces. Suspects abound but Tracy, getting a clue that there will be 15 murders in all, must find the common thread among the victims before more are killed.

Dick Tracy

The Spellbinder

The Spellbinder · 1939

The Spellbinder

MovieCrimeRomance

Jed Marlowe is a brilliant, scheming, unscrupulous criminal lawyer whose specialty is defending criminal he knows is guilty but gets them off through loop-holes or bribery. Then his daughter, misled by her father’s courtroom performance, but unaware of his back-room tactics, marries the killer her father has just unjustly save from the electric chair. What’s a poor father to do?

Mr. Carrington

Badman's Territory

Badman's Territory · 1946

Badman's Territory

MovieActionWestern

After some gun play with a posse, the James Gang head for Quinto in a section of land which is not a part of America. Anyone there is beyond the law so the town is populated with outlaws. Next to arrive is Sheriff Rowley, following his brother whom the Gang have brought in injured. Rowley has no authority and gets on well enough with the James boys but is soon involved in other local goings-on, including a move to vote for annexation with Oklahoma which would allow the law well and truly in.

Captain William 'Bill' Hampton

Private Detective

Private Detective · 1939

Private Detective

A female private eye joins forces with a police detective to investigate the suspicious murder of a millionaire.

Nat Flavin

Sued for Libel

Sued for Libel · 1939

MovieComedyCrime

A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.

Albert Pomeroy

Crime Ring

Crime Ring · 1938

MovieCrimeDrama

Fake fortunetellers win the confidence of clients and then get them to part with their money by buying mining stocks which are worthless.

Ray Taylor

Grand Jury Secrets

Grand Jury Secrets · 1939

Grand Jury Secrets

MovieDramaMystery

A newspaper reporter gets involved with shady stock promoters when he listens in on a jury room session.

Thomas Reedy

The Truth About Murder

The Truth About Murder · 1946

The Truth About Murder

A young attorney (Bonita Granville) is convinced a murder suspect is innocent in the killing of his wife.

Lester Ashton

The Saint Takes Over

The Saint Takes Over · 1940

The Saint Takes Over

MovieCrimeMystery

The Saint Takes Over, released in 1940 by RKO Pictures, was the fifth motion picture featuring the adventures of Simon Templar, a.k.a. "The Saint" the Robin Hood-inspired crimefighter created by Leslie Charteris. This film focuses on the character of Inspector Henry Farnack. When Farnack is framed by a gang he is investigating, it is up to The Saint to clear his name.

Sam Reese

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball · 1946

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

MovieCrimeThriller

A police detective uses his girlfriend to track down a homicidal maniac.

Dick Tracy

Smashing the Spy Ring

Smashing the Spy Ring · 1938

Smashing the Spy Ring

MovieMysteryDrama

G-Men in Washington break up a powerful spy ring and capture the ringleaders.

Professor Leonard (uncredited)

Wings of the Navy

Wings of the Navy · 1939

Wings of the Navy

MovieDramaRomance

Jerry tries to out compete his older brother Cass, a lieutenant Naval aviator. Cass is both tough on and protective of his brother, but Jerry can give it right back.

Tommy - Duty Officer

Secret Service of the Air

Secret Service of the Air · 1939

Secret Service of the Air

MovieActionAdventure

Brass Bancroft and his sidekick Gabby Watters are recruited onto the secret service and go undercover to crack a ruthless gang that smuggles illegal aliens.

Henchman Ed Powell

Millionaires in Prison

Millionaires in Prison · 1940

Millionaires in Prison

MovieCrimeDrama

A crop of millionaire inmates struggle to get accustomed to prison life, while inmate Nick Burton watches out for everyone's interests on the inside.

James Brent

Sinners in Paradise

Sinners in Paradise · 1938

Sinners in Paradise

MovieAdventureDrama

The survivors from a plane crash are washed up on an island where the only inhabitants are Mr. Taylor and his servant, Ping. The mismatched group must learn to get along and work together if they are to convince Taylor to let them borrow his boat and return to the main land.

Harrison Brand

Charlie Chan in Reno

Charlie Chan in Reno · 1939

Charlie Chan in Reno

MovieMysteryThriller

Mary Whitman has gone to Reno to obtain a divorce. While there she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). There are many others at the hotel who wanted the victim out of the way. Charlie comes from his home in Honolulu to solve the murder.

George Bentley

Jack London

Jack London · 1943

MovieDramaAdventure

The adventurous and remarkable life of the US writer Jack London (1876-1916).

Richard Harding Davis

Television Spy

Television Spy · 1939

MovieScience Fiction

A scientist invents a television device called the Iconoscope. Foreign agents hear about it and try to steal it.

Carl Venner

Bells of Capistrano

Bells of Capistrano · 1942

Bells of Capistrano

America's favorite singing cowboy Gene Autry stars in this vintage tale as an up-and-coming rodeo singer caught in the middle of two rival companies, both angling to ride the talented crooner to riches. Featuring several memorable musical performances from Autry, including renditions of "Forgive Me" and "In Old Capistrano," this rousing Western co-stars Smiley Burnette, Virginia Grey and Lucien Littlefield.

Stag Johnson

Florian

Florian · 1940

Set against the backdrop of WWI Europe, a man and woman of different classes are brought together by their love of Lippizan horses.

Kingston

Illegal Traffic

Illegal Traffic · 1938

Illegal Traffic

MovieDramaAction

G-Man Charles Bent Martin is sent out to break up a nationwide racket. A transport company is aiding fugitives making a getaway in exchange for the lion's share of their loot. Through an old friend, whom he once barnstormed in an air circus, Martin joins the gang as a pilot. He becomes interested in Carol Butler, a beautiful girl involved with the gang through the activities of her ne'er-do-well father.

State's Attorney Ryan

Off the Record

Off the Record · 1939

After a socially conscience reporter adopts a slum orphan after she causes his brother's gang to go to prison.

Lou Baronette

A Fugitive from Justice

A Fugitive from Justice · 1940

A Fugitive from Justice

Leslie is being chased by the gangsters, the police and the insurance investigators. He is on the run. Falsely accused of a murder, he embarks upon a life-and-death journey to save his family.

'Julie' Alexander