The Great Morgan (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1945, The Great Morgan is a comedy film directed by Nat Perrin, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Frank Morgan is hired to put together a movie using odds and ends from the MGM vaults. He does so by splicing together a string of completely unrelated short subjects and musical numbers, interspersed with a repeated loop of a scene from some melodrama. (Contains in their entirety the shorts, "Musical Masterpieces," "Our Old Car," and "Badminton," as well as clips from other projects)
Who’s in it. The Great Morgan stars Frank Morgan as Himself, Leon Ames as K. F., Carlos Ramírez as Singer in 'Musical Masterpieces' (archive footage) and Lucille Norman as Singer in 'Musical Masterpieces' (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Great Morgan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Morgan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Morgan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Morgan (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Morgan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Morgan worth watching?
- The Great Morgan holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Morgan?
- The Great Morgan stars Frank Morgan, Leon Ames, Carlos Ramírez, Lucille Norman and Eleanor Powell.
- When was The Great Morgan released?
- The Great Morgan was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.