J.J. "Shep" Morrison — Tall, Dark and Handsome Character Profile

About J.J. "Shep" Morrison

Chicago mob boss known as a brutal killer who has actually never killed anyone. He poses as a widowed banker to court Judy Miller, hires her as a babysitter and nightclub vocalist, and secures a cease-fire with a rival before winning her marriage proposal.

J.J. "Shep" Morrison — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Cesar Romero

Appears in

Tall, Dark and Handsome (1941)

Role

Protagonist

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• Judy Miller (Virginia Gilmore)
• Frosty Welch (Milton Berle)
• Detroit Harry Morrison Jr. (Stanley Clements)
• Pretty Willie Williams (Sheldon Leonard)
• Winnie Sage (Charlotte Greenwood)
• Quentin (Barnett Parker)
• Biff Sage (Paul Hurst)
• Louie (Marc Lawrence)
• Chick (Frank Bruno)
• Miitary Academy Commandant (Addison Richards)
• Joe Brady (George Watts)
• Department Store Extra (uncredited) (Bess Flowers)