Ann Morriss

Ann Morriss

Born: August 5, 1919
Died: June 30, 1994
in Tampa, Florida, USA

Movies for Ann Morriss...

Title: The Donna Reed Show
Character: Fran
Released: September 24, 1958
Type: TV
Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.
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The High Cost of Loving
Title: The High Cost of Loving
Character: Martha (uncredited)
Released: May 16, 1958
Type: Movie
Middle-aged middle-manager Jim Fry, with the same company for fifteen years, is in a comfortable rut. But life becomes less predictable when he doesn't receive an invitation to an important luncheon being held by the new company president. Convinced that he's about to lose his job, Jim begins to mull over his limited prospects when his wife confirms that she's pregnant.
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Guns Don't Argue
Title: Guns Don't Argue
Character: Mildred Jaunce - The Lady in Red
Released: January 1, 1957
Type: Movie
The actions of various criminals such as Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Bonnie and Clyde and Baby Face Nelson are reenacted in this film.
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The Opposite Sex
Title: The Opposite Sex
Character: Sydney's Receptionist (uncredited)
Released: November 15, 1956
Type: Movie
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
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The Proud and Profane
Title: The Proud and Profane
Character: Pat
Released: June 13, 1956
Type: Movie
In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
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Pushover
Title: Pushover
Character: Ellen Burnett (uncredited)
Released: July 14, 1954
Type: Movie
A police detective falls for the bank robber's girlfriend he is supposed to be tailing.
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Title: Gang Busters
Character: Mildred Jaunce
Released: March 20, 1952
Type: TV
Gang Busters is a 30 minute television series, hosted by Chester Morris, that aired on NBC from March 20 to Oct. 23, 1952. The series dramatized FBI cases.
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Hullabaloo
Title: Hullabaloo
Character: Wilma Norton
Released: October 25, 1940
Type: Movie
A radio actor faces trouble when a science-fiction story causes the audience to panic.
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Third Finger, Left Hand
Title: Third Finger, Left Hand
Character: Beth Hampshire
Released: October 11, 1940
Type: Movie
Magazine editor Margot Merrick pretends to be married in order to avoid advances from male colleagues. Unfortunately, things don't go to plan when Jeff Thompson, a potential suitor, uncovers the deception and decides to show up at Margot's family home posing as her husband!
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Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Title: Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Character: Mary
Released: May 29, 1940
Type: Movie
This short promotes the premise that movies often create a demand for the fashions seen in them. It starts with a vignette in rural America. A mother and daughter go to town to buy a new dress. In the dress shop window is a designer dress worn by Joan Crawford in a recent movie. We then go to Hollywood and visit Adrian, MGM's chief of costume design, and see how multiple copies of a single clothing pattern are produced. The film ends with short segments of several MGM features.
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And One Was Beautiful
Title: And One Was Beautiful
Character: Gertrude Hunter
Released: April 5, 1940
Type: Movie
A teenager falls hard for an irresponsible playboy.
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Jack Pot
Title: Jack Pot
Character: Rocky's Moll
Released: March 9, 1940
Type: Movie
This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with illegal gambling and bookmaking.
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The Ghost Comes Home
Title: The Ghost Comes Home
Character: Myra
Released: March 8, 1940
Type: Movie
Comic mayhem results when a small town pet store owner, mistakenly believed killed during a sea voyage, turns up very much alive.
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Broadway Melody of 1940
Title: Broadway Melody of 1940
Character: Pearl
Released: February 9, 1940
Type: Movie
Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.
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Set 'em Up
Title: Set 'em Up
Character: Girl Bowler
Released: October 6, 1939
Type: Movie
Five years after he narrated STRIKES AND SPARES, Pete Smith returns to the subject of bowling with two pros: Andy Varipapa, who threw some trick shots in the earlier movie and Ned Day, who demonstrates proper form and technique.
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Think First
Title: Think First
Character: Susy Martin
Released: September 8, 1939
Type: Movie
Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.
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The Women
Title: The Women
Character: Exercise Instructress
Released: September 1, 1939
Type: Movie
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
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The Hardys Ride High
Title: The Hardys Ride High
Character: Rosamund (uncredited)
Released: April 21, 1939
Type: Movie
Sixth of the Judge Hardy series. Judge James K. Hardy is brought the fabulous news from attorney George Irving, that he could be the heir to 2 million dollars. In order to claim the inheritance, he and his family must leave for Detroit. The disinherited heir Philip 'Phil' Westcott, adopted son of the deceased relative, has to leave the fabulous mansion Detroit. But the playboy Phil ain't going down without a fight. He decides on a charm offensive. First with Polly Benedict and foremost Andrew 'Andy' Hardy, the son of Judge Hardy.
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Society Lawyer
Title: Society Lawyer
Character: Judy Barton
Released: March 21, 1939
Type: Movie
Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall when Siddall is arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and crime boss Tony Gazotti (a former client), Durant launches his own investigation of the murder in order to prove his friend's innocence
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Within the Law
Title: Within the Law
Character: Saleswoman
Released: March 17, 1939
Type: Movie
A wrongly convicted woman studies law and seeks her revenge.
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Honolulu
Title: Honolulu
Character: Gale Brewster
Released: February 3, 1939
Type: Movie
Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.
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Spring Madness
Title: Spring Madness
Character: Frances
Released: November 11, 1938
Type: Movie
Harvard senior Sam Thatcher (Lew Ayres) and his best friend and roommate, known as "The Lippencott" (Burgess Meredith), plan to go to Russia after graduation, a decision Sam has kept from his girlfriend, Alexandra Benson (Maureen O'Sullivan).
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The Chaser
Title: The Chaser
Character: Dorothy Mason
Released: July 29, 1938
Type: Movie
A sleazy lawyer gains clients by showing up at terrible accidents. His boss, determined to stop him, hires a pretty girl to cozy up and coerce the truth out of the ambulance-chaser. Unfortunately, the boss doesn't count on the romance factor and sure enough, love blossoms between the girl and the shyster.