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Jeff Morrow
1907-1993
Updated 5/1/2007 with more films available on DVD.
biography
Born Irving Morrow in New York in January 1907, actor Jeff Morrow became interested in the footlights while he was an art student at the Pratt Institute in New York City. Upon graduation Morrow worked as a commercial artist while studying drama. He proved successful as a stage actor, working on Broadway in a variety of plays from the early 1930s through the early 1950s. Morrow also did quite a bit of radio as well. But unlike most actors with his vast experience, Morrow waited until he was in his 40s before tackling a film assignment. His first film was the big-budget epic The Robe (1953; with Richard Burton and Victor Mature). He took on supporting roles in several more films before signing with Universal-Inernational in 1954. At Universal, he starred in costume dramas such as Captain Lightfoot (1954; with Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush) and science fiction films, including This Island Earth (1955; with Rex Reason and Faith Domergue). Although he acted in a variety of genres, today Jeff Morrow is best known for his science fiction films which include The Creature Walks Among Us (1956; with Rex Reason and Gregg Palmer) and The Giant Claw (1957; with Mara Corday and Morris Ankrum).
the films of jeff morrow
Sign of the Pagan (1954)
From the Universal-International drama Sign of the Pagan, directed by Douglas Sirk. LEFT: Morrow as General Paulinus. RIGHT: With Jeff Chandler
Tanganyika (1954)
From Universal-International's adventure Tanganyika
Captain Lightfoot (1955)
From Douglas Sirk's romance Captain Lightfoot, released by Universal-International. LEFT and CENTER: Morrow as Captain Thunderbolt. RIGHT: With Rock Hudson
This Island Earth (1955)
From Universal's science fiction classic This Island Earth. LEFT: Rex Reason and Morrow fight a Mutant. CENTER and RIGHT: With Faith Domergue and Rex Reason in Metaluna
The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)
From Universal-International's The Creature Walks Among Us, the final film in the Creature of the Black Lagoon trilogy. LEFT: Morrow as Dr. William Barton. CENTER A: With James Rawley, Rex Reason, Maurice Manson, and Gregg Palmer. CENTER B: Morrow puts the moves on creature bait Leigh Snowden. RIGHT: With Rex Reason and Leigh Snowden
World in My Corner (1956)
From the Audie Murphy boxing drama World in My Corner
The Giant Claw (1957)
Columbia released the campy sci-fi flick The Giant Claw, one of my favorite 1950s science fiction efforts. Pictured with Jeff Morrow are Mara Corday, Louis Merrill, and Morris Ankrum
Harbor Lights (1964)
Lobby card from the 20th Century Fox quickie thriller Harbor Lights
later years
Morrow left Universal in 1956 and freelanced at Paramount, Allied Artists, and several other studios throughout the early 1960s. In addition, he starred in the syndicated television series Union Pacific during the 1958-1959 season. When his film career began to falter in the early 1960s, he turned to television, acting in Perry Mason and other popular programs while doing occasional films such as Blood Legacy (1971; with Faith Domergue, Merry Anders, and John Carradine). He retired from acting in the mid 1970s, following the cancellation of the situation comedy Temperatures Rising, in which he was a regular. Sadly, Jeff Morrow passed away in December 1993 at the age of 86. He was survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, actress Anna Karen, and their daughter.
You Are There: Abraham Lincoln's Great Moments [DVD] DVD
Starring Jeff Morrow as Abraham Lincoln, this DVD includes "The Emancipation Proclamation" and "The Gettysburg Address." 50 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
The Robe [DVD](1953) DVD
Lavish costume drama set during the Crucifixion of Jesus and the birth of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Richard Burton is the centurion whose loyalty to mad emperor Caligula is tested when his lover joins the new faith. Jean Simmons, Jay Robinson, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie co-star. 135 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.0, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer.
Creature From The Black Lagoon: The Legacy Collection [DVD] DVD
This two-disc set collecting the cinematic adventures of everybody's favorite scary--and scaly--monster opens with "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954), in which a team of scientists in the Amazon is hunted by a water-breathing, half-human gillman. Richard Carlson, Julia Adams star. Not in 3-D. Next, it's the "Revenge of the Creature" (1955), as he torments tourists at a Florida aquarium. John Agar, Lori Nelson star. Then, "The Creature Walks Among Us" (1956) after scientists mutate the beastie so that he can live on land--and terrorize San Francisco. Jeff Morrow, Rex Reason star. 4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; audio commentary; documentary; photo gallery; theatrical trailer.
This Island Earth [DVD](1955) DVD
Classic science-fiction drama of two Earth scientists who are abducted by white-haired, big-foreheaded aliens and taken to their war-ravaged homeworld of Metaluna in hopes of saving it. Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason, Russell Johnson, and the bug-eyed Metalunan Mutants star. 86 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); theatrical trailer.
Kronos (1957)/Spaceways [DVD](1953) DVD
First up is "Kronos," a well-made low-budget sci-fi tale about a flying saucer that crashes into the Pacific Ocean near California. A gigantic robot emerges from the surf and begins a deadly march inland, absorbing all energy from everything around it, from autos to H-Bombs. Jeff Morrow, Barbara Lawrence, John Emery star. Then, the Hammer Studios-produced "Spaceways" is a mix of sci-fi and domestic drama starring Howard Duff as an American scientist suspected of killing his British wife and her lover and dumping their bodies in a space-bound satellite. In order to prove his innocence, Duff and fellow scientist Eva Bartok must go into space to recover the satellite. With Alan Wheatley. 154 min. total. Widescreen (Enhanced)/Standard; Sound
Kronos [VHS](1957) VHS
Well-made low-budget sci-fi tale about a flying saucer that crashes into the Pacific Ocean near California. A gigantic robot emerges from the surf and begins a deadly march inland, absorbing all energy from everything around it, from autos to H-Bombs. Jeff Morrow, Barbara Lawrence, John Emery star. 78 min.
The Story Of Ruth [DVD](1960) DVD
While not strictly based on the Biblical book, this affecting Hollywood religious drama movingly follows the title character's renouncement of her people's idolatry and her conversion to Judaism. Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood, and Elana Eden as Ruth star. 131 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 4.0, Spanish Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish.
Five Bold Women [VHS](1960) VHS
The ladies are definitely the deadlier of the species in this frontier actioner which finds U.S. marshal Jeff Morrow charged with escorting five female convicted killers across Texas to prison. Dangerous weather, Indian attacks, and one woman's outlaw hubby put the mission in jeopardy. Merry Anders, Lucita Blain, Dee Carroll, Irish McCalla and Kathryn Marlowe also star.
Harbor Lights [VHS](1963) VHS
Nail-biting thrills and international intrigue highlight this gripping thriller! An American gambler intends to visit his brother in Puerto Rico, only to find he's been murdered over his involvement with a "hot rock." The betting man soon has to wager his very life when investigating his sibling's death attracts the attention of the local police, who prefer he look the other way. Kent Taylor, Jeff Morrow, Miriam Colon star. 68 min.
Octaman [DVD](1971) DVD
This revamping of "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" (directed and co-written by "Creature" scripter Harry Essex) features an eight-limbed, aquatic man-beast terrorizing explorers Kerwin Mathews and Pier Angeli in Mexico. Jeff Morrow co-stars; with early makeup work by Rick Baker.
Octaman [VHS](1971) VHS
This revamping of "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," directed by that film's writer, tells of an eight-limbed, aquatic man-beast terrorizing explorers Kerwin Matthews and Pier Angeli in Mexico. With Jeff Morrow; features early makeup work by Rick Baker.
Legacy Of Blood [DVD](1971) DVD
The children of a deceased millionaire are summoned to his estate, where they must stay the night in order in gain their inheritance. It soon becomes obvious that someone wants more than their fair share, as the heirs are murdered one by one. John Carradine, Faith Domergue, John Russell star. AKA: "Blood Legacy." Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.
filmography
FILM
Fugitive Lovers (1975) with Virginia Mayo, John Russell, and Juanita Moore
Blood Legacy (1971) with Faith Domergue, Merry Anders, John Carradine, John Russell, John Smith, Richard Davalos, and Buck Kartalian
Octaman (1971) with Kerwin Mathews, Pier Angeli, and Buck Kartalian
Normal Young Man (1969)
Harbor Lights (1964) with Kent Taylor
Five Bold Women (1960) with Merry Anders and Irish McCalla
The Story of Ruth (1960) with Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Viveca Lindfors, Les Tremayne, John Gabriel, and Ziva Rodann
Copper Sky (1957) with Coleen Gray and Strother Martin
Hour of Decision (1957) with Hazel Court and Lionel Jeffries
The Giant Claw (1957) with Mara Corday, Morris Ankrum, and Frank Griffin
Kronos (1957) with Barbara Lawrence, George O'Hanlon, Morris Ankrum, and Richard Harrison
Pardners (1956) with Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lori Nelson, Agnes Moorehead, Lon Chaney Jr., and Lee Van Cleef
The First Texan (1956) with Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jody McCrea, and William Hopper
The Creature Walks Among Us (1956) with Rex Reason, Leigh Snowden, and Gregg Palmer
World in My Corner (1956) with Audie Murphy, Barbara Rush, and John McIntire
This Island Earth (1955) with Faith Domergue, Rex Reason, Russell Johnson, and Lance Fuller
Captain Lightfoot (1955) with Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush
Sign of the Pagan (1954) with Jeff Chandler, Jack Palance, Rita Gam, Allison Hayes, and George Dolenz
Tanganyika (1954) with Van Heflin, Ruth Roman, and Howard Duff
The Siege at Red River (1954) with Van Johnson, Joanne Dru, and Richard Boone
Flight to Tangier (1953) with Joan Fontaine, Jack Palance, and Corinne Calvet
The Robe (1953) with Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie, Richard Boone, and Betta St. John
TELEVISION SERIES
Temperatures Rising, 1972-1974 ABC TV series. Morrow portrayed Dr. Lloyd Axton during the second season
Union Pacific, 1958-1959 syndicated TV series. Morrow portrayed Bart McClelland
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