Dorothy Morris was an American actress, best known for her roles in films such as The Human Comedy, Macabre, and Seconds. She had a notable career during the 1940s and made a comeback in the late 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Morris was born on February 23, 1922, in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Hollywood High School in 1940 and came from a family involved in the entertainment industry. Her sister, Aileen, known as Caren Marsh, was a dancer at MGM and frequently stood in for Judy Garland. Dorothy married Marvin Louis Moffie in 1943, and they had two children before their divorce in 1966. In 1969, she married Roger Eugene Miller, but this marriage also ended in divorce.
Career
During her early career, Dorothy was under contract with MGM and appeared in smaller roles, often as the friend or daughter of the lead characters. She gradually gained recognition in films like Someone to Remember and Rationing. After taking a break from acting in the 1960s to focus on her family life, she returned to minor television roles and appeared in successful films like Seconds alongside Rock Hudson. She stepped back from the industry for good after her second marriage to a minister.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Morris passed away on November 20, 2011, in Palm Springs, California. After her death, she was donated to medical science at the University of California Riverside. Her contributions to film, especially during the 1940s, and her friendships with notable actors left a lasting impact on her family and a small fanbase.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Down in San Diego | 1941-08-01 | Mildred Burnette |
| The Human Comedy | 1943-03-02 | Mary Arena |
| Cry ‘Havoc’ | 1943-11-23 | Sue |
| Club Havana | 1945-11-23 | Lucy |
| This Time for Keeps | 1942-03-01 | Edith Bryant |
| Seven Sweethearts | 1942-11-13 | Peter Van Maaster |
| Main Street After Dark | 1945-01-12 | Rosalie Dibson |
| The Youngest Profession | 1943-02-26 | Secretary |
| Rationing | 1944-03-24 | Dorothy Tuttle |
| None Shall Escape | 1944-02-03 | Janina Paeierkowski |
| Macabre | 1958-10-01 | Alice Wetherby Barrett |
| Seconds | 1966-10-05 | Mrs. Filter |
| Rawhide | 1959-01-09 | Laverne Mushgrove |
| The Millionaire | 1955-01-19 | Nora Blaine |