Frank Morgan

Acting

Frank Morgan

Born June 1, 1890 · New York City, New York, USA

Died September 18, 1949 · aged 59

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

Known For

The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz · 1939
The Wizard of Oz
★ 7.61939
MovieAdventureFantasy
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
The Shop Around the CornerThe Shop Around the Corner · 1940
The Shop Around the Corner
★ 8.11940
MovieComedyDrama
Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.
The Three MusketeersThe Three Musketeers · 1948
The Three Musketeers
★ 6.81948
MovieAdventureRomance
In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
The Great ZiegfeldThe Great Ziegfeld · 1936
The Great Ziegfeld
★ 6.31936
MovieMusicDrama
At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows
That's Entertainment!That's Entertainment! · 1974
That's Entertainment!
★ 7.41974
MovieDocumentaryFamily
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
The Mortal StormThe Mortal Storm · 1940
The Mortal Storm
★ 7.31940
MovieDrama
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
Casanova BrownCasanova Brown · 1944
Casanova Brown
★ 6.41944
MovieComedy
Cass Brown is about to marry for the second time. His first marriage, to Isabel, was annulled. But when he discovers that Isabel has just had their baby, Cass kidnaps the infant to keep her from being adopted. Isabel's parents hunt for the child and discover that Cass and Isabel are still hopelessly in love.
Yolanda and the ThiefYolanda and the Thief · 1945
Yolanda and the Thief
★ 6.01945
MovieMusicRomance
Johnny Riggs, a con man on the lam, finds himself in a Latin-American country named Patria. There, he overhears a convent-bred rich girl praying to her guardian angel for help in managing her tangled business affairs. Riggs decides to materialize as the girl's "angel", gains her unquestioning confidence, and helps himself to the deluded girl's millions. Just as he and his partner are about to flee Patria with their booty, Riggs realizes he has fallen in love with the girl and returns the money, together with a note that is part confession and part love letter. But the larcenous duo's escape from Patria turns out to be more difficult than they could ever have imagined.

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