Clive Morton

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Characters played by Clive Morton

The Prison Governor — Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

A prison official in Kind Hearts and Coronets.

Sir Hector Gore-Urquhart — Lucky Jim (1957)

Sir Hector speaks with Jim before the lecture. Jim tells him that he is unhappy in his university job but believes good history teaching can help people, and admits that the lecture he is due to deliver is not his own. Sir Hector listens as Jim questions why he tolerates boredom in business.

Mister X — The Alphabet Murders (1965)

Mister X shares a meal with Hercule Poirot after Amanda Beatrice Cross’s death and offers a dismissive interpretation of the affair. He describes the case as an absurd collection of unrelated figures, labels Amanda mentally ill, and claims that she is better off dead, prompting Poirot’s final suggestion that the official account is a red herring.

Editor — A Run for Your Money (1949)

The newspaper editor who assigns Whimple to show Dai around London.

Lord Edward Whitecliffe — The Duke Wore Jeans (1958)

Lord Edward is Tony's father and a member of the financially troubled Whitecliffe family. He arranges for Tony to travel to Ritalla in hopes that the King, whose country has new oil wealth, might become a valuable cattle buyer. He also worries with Duchess Cynthia that the family is pressuring Tony to sacrifice his freedom.

Career Overview

Clive Morton has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Ealing comedies with 4 titles. Signature works include Something in the Cellar, Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Man and the Snake. 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
60
Birth Date
1904-03-16
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5134634), public domain (CC0).