James C. Morton
Actor (1884-1942) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 58
James Carmody Lankton, known professionally as James C. Morton, was an American character actor, specializing in short-tempered judges, police officers and officials. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1922 and 1942, often in "straight man" roles against legendary comedy troupes.
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A typical day, 30 days to 13 July 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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1942Died24 October 1942
In Old CaliforniaFilm, 1942Red - Sacramento Bartender
The Boogie Man Will Get YouFilm, 1942Trooper Quincy1941
Appointment for LoveFilm, Doorman (uncredited)1940
Lillian RussellFilm, Bartender1939
BlackmailFilm, Second Policeman Arresting John (uncredited)
Miracles for SaleFilm, 1939Blackie the Electrician1938
KentuckyFilm, Bartender1937
September in the RainFilm, Various (voice) (uncredited)1936
Disorder in the CourtFilm, Court Clerk (uncredited)1935
Frisco KidFilm, Vigilante (uncredited)1934
House of MysteryFilm, Englishman (uncredited)1933
The Devil's BrotherFilm, The Timorous Woodchopper
The Midnight PatrolFilm, 1933Policeman1930
Follow the LeaderFilm, Mickie1884Born25 August 1884
In Old CaliforniaFilm, 1942Red - Sacramento BartenderThe Boogie Man Will Get YouFilm, 1942Trooper Quincy1941Appointment for LoveFilm, Doorman (uncredited)1940Lillian RussellFilm, Bartender1939BlackmailFilm, Second Policeman Arresting John (uncredited)Miracles for SaleFilm, 1939Blackie the Electrician1938KentuckyFilm, Bartender1937September in the RainFilm, Various (voice) (uncredited)1936Disorder in the CourtFilm, Court Clerk (uncredited)1935Frisco KidFilm, Vigilante (uncredited)1934House of MysteryFilm, Englishman (uncredited)1933The Devil's BrotherFilm, The Timorous WoodchopperThe Midnight PatrolFilm, 1933Policeman1930Follow the LeaderFilm, Mickie1884Born25 August 1884Known for
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Modern Times 1936
Our Relations 1936
Tit for Tat 1935
Saps at Sea 1940
The Devil's Brother 1933
People around James
Close ties
Hal Roach Produced The Devil's Brother and Tit for Tat
Curly Howard Also in Disorder in the Court and Hoi Polloi- Jules White Produced Disorder in the Court and Hoi Polloi
Del Lord Directed Hoi Polloi and Dizzy Doctors
Larry Fine Also in Disorder in the Court and Hoi Polloi
Moe Howard Also in Disorder in the Court and Hoi Polloi
Charley Rogers Directed The Devil's Brother and Tit for Tat
Bud Jamison Also in Disorder in the Court and Hoi Polloi
Joseph Kane Directed Colorado and Bad Man of Deadwood
Stan Laurel Also in The Devil's Brother and Me and My Pal
Oliver Hardy Also in The Devil's Brother and Tit for Tat
Lloyd French Directed Me and My Pal and The Midnight Patrol
Lloyd Ingraham Also in Colorado and Bad Man of Deadwood
George "Gabby" Hayes Also in Colorado and The Arizona Kid
Eddie Laughton Also in Disorder in the Court (1936)
Roy Rogers Also in Colorado and The Arizona Kid
Bobby Dunn Also in Tit for Tat and Me and My Pal
Bob Kortman Also in The Midnight Patrol (1933)
Tiny Sandford Also in The Devil's Brother (1933)
Landers Stevens Also in Slave Ship and Kentucky
Walter Long Also in When the Daltons Rode (1940)
Dorothy Granger Also in When the Daltons Rode (1940)
Hooper Atchley Also in The Fatal Hour and In Old California
Stymie Beard Also in Slave Ship and Kentucky
Also in Deutsch
Filmography 40
109 credits on file
Media & music
Photos 1
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1942 · aged 58
