James C. Morton

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Characters played by James C. Morton

Assembly Line Relief Man (uncredited) — Modern Times (1936)

A temporary worker replacing others on the factory line in Modern Times.

Liberty Bartender (uncredited) — The Return of Frank James (1940)

Barkeep serving drinks at the Liberty establishment.

The Policeman — Tit for Tat (1935)

The Policeman arrives after the escalating feud attracts the attention of townsfolk. He follows Stan and Ollie into Mr. Hall's store, observes their continued harassment of one another, hears Ollie's explanation, and orders Mr. Hall to apologize. He threatens arrest when Mr. Hall finally complies.

Helen's Father (uncredited) — The Timid Young Man (1935)

Helen's Father pressures her into marrying, prompting her to flee the church before her intended husband arrives. The plot summary gives no further actions or details about him, but his pressure is the reason Helen initially escapes and sets the story's flight from the wedding in motion.

Eustace P. Quackenbush — Public Cowboy No. 1 (1937)

Quackenbush is hired, along with his uniformed private detectives, to stop the cattle raids using modern scientific methods after townspeople blame Sheriff Doniphon for the crisis. On the way to Bidwell's ranch, their automobiles and motorcycles become stuck in the mud, while the cowboys ride past and capture the rustlers.

Bailey — The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940)

A minor supporting presence within the film's network of community characters.

Piano Player — Beginner's Luck (1935)

The piano player is performing at the amateur show while the children take turns on stage. The gang in the audience repeatedly cheers during the acts, and their interruptions anger him. He is a minor supporting figure whose reaction helps show how disruptive the boys' plan is before Spanky's performance.

Kelly — The Shadow Strikes (1937)

Police detective assisting in the Delthern murder investigation and communicating with Cranston.

City Council Member — Meet Dr. Christian (1939)

A municipal representative connected to the civic decision-making surrounding community welfare.

Officer Brannigan — Earl of Puddlestone (1940)

Minor police officer character who appears in the course of the story.

Admiral H.S. Taylor (uncredited) — Three Little Sew and Sews (1939)

Admiral H.S. Taylor is the genuine admiral whose uniform Curly steals and uses to impersonate him. After the Stooges capture the spies, they reenact the capture for Taylor. Curly accidentally causes an explosion during the demonstration, and Taylor appears in celestial form pursuing the trio.

Career Overview

James C. Morton has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1912. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Dr. Christian Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include September in the Rain, The Nightshirt Bandit, Dancing on the Ceiling. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
107
Birth Date
1884-08-24 00:00:00
Birth Place
Helena, Montana, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3806479), public domain (CC0).