Baby Face Morgan (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1942, Baby Face Morgan is a comedy and crime film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, running about 63 minutes. “It's a Shocker! Thriller! and a Laugh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When crime boss Big Mike Morgan is killed, his lieutenant, "Doc" Rogers, learns that Morgan has a son named Edward living in the country with his mother. Rogers has naïve Edward brought to the city and installs him as the head of Acme Protective Agency. Good-hearted Eddy assumes his company provides insurance, rather than extortion-- But don't be too hard on the guy, he still doesn't know he's Baby Face Morgan, the most feared gangster in the city!
Who’s in it. Baby Face Morgan stars Richard Cromwell as Edward 'Baby Face' Morgan, Mary Carlisle as Virginia Clark, Robert Armstrong as 'Doc' Rogers and Chick Chandler as Oliver Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Baby Face Morgan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baby Face Morgan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Face Morgan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Face Morgan (1942)?
- In US, Baby Face Morgan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baby Face Morgan worth watching?
- Baby Face Morgan holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baby Face Morgan?
- Baby Face Morgan stars Richard Cromwell, Mary Carlisle, Robert Armstrong, Chick Chandler and Warren Hymer.
- When was Baby Face Morgan released?
- Baby Face Morgan was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.