Baby Face Morgan (1942): Cast & Plot
Baby Face Morgan is a 1942 crime comedy directed by Arthur Dreifuss, starring Richard Cromwell as Edward 'Baby Face' Morgan, Robert Armstrong and Chick Chandler. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 3m (63 min)
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Original language
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English - Studio
- PRC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Baby Face Morgan About?
The premise of Baby Face Morgan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When crime lord Big Mike Morgan is assassinated, his lieutenant Doc Rogers discovers Morgan’s hidden son, Edward, living rurally with his mother. Rogers brings the naïve boy to the city, names him head of the Acme Protective Agency, and thinks the firm sells insurance. Edward, unaware he’s the heir to “Baby Face” Morgan, unwittingly becomes the city’s most feared gangster.
Baby Face Morgan Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- insurance scam
- extortion
- mother son relationship
- world war two
- organized crime
- held at gunpoint
- frame up
- deception
Baby Face Morgan Cast & Characters
Richard Cromwell leads the cast as Edward 'Baby Face' Morgan, with Robert Armstrong as 'Doc' Rogers and Chick Chandler as Oliver Harrison. Directed by Arthur Dreifuss; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Dreifuss
- Richard Cromwell as Edward 'Baby Face' Morgan
- Robert Armstrong as 'Doc' Rogers
- Chick Chandler as Oliver Harrison
- Mary Carlisle as Virginia Clark
Also Starring in Baby Face Morgan
· 8 more- Vince Barnett Lefty Lewis
- Hal K. Dawson J.B. Brown
- Charles Judels 'Deacon' Davis
- Warren Hymer Wise Willie
- Ralf Harolde Joe Torelli
- Pierce Lyden Gap
- Kenneth Chryst 'Mouse' (as Kenny Chryst)
- Toddy Peterson Mabel
Baby Face Morgan Plot Summary
What happens in Baby Face Morgan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
With America engaged in World War II, the old guard of gangsters has fallen on hard times. Doc Rogers [Robert Armstrong] summons criminals from across the nation for a summit and proposes that the only way they can regain their former wealth and influence is to unite under a single, strong leader. The now-deceased Mob Boss “Big Morgan” was their greatest figure of power, so Rogers, his loyal lieutenant, decides to bring in Morgan’s son Edward ‘Baby Face’ Morgan [Richard Cromwell] to lead the revived gang. He sends two loyal but dim-witted henchmen to determine whether Edward has what it takes and to bring him back if he does.
Full summary
The whole story of Baby Face Morgan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Baby Face Morgan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Edward "Baby Face" Morgan?
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Baby Face Morgan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Baby Face Morgan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Baby Face Morgan?
Baby Face Morgan runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).
When was Baby Face Morgan released?
Baby Face Morgan was released on September 15, 1942.
Who directed Baby Face Morgan?
Baby Face Morgan was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
More films by Arthur Dreifuss Who is in the cast of Baby Face Morgan?
Baby Face Morgan stars Richard Cromwell as Edward 'Baby Face' Morgan, Robert Armstrong as 'Doc' Rogers and Chick Chandler as Oliver Harrison, among 12 credited actors.
Does Baby Face Morgan have a post-credit scene?
No. Baby Face Morgan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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