Kewpie Morgan (1892–1956) born Horace Allen Morgan was a silent film comedian. He appeared in 99 films from 1915 to 1936. He appeared in the films of such comedians as Buster Keaton and Laurel and Hardy. Posthumously appeared in Robert Youngson compilations of the 1960s highlighting silent film comedy.
Overweight actor in comically villainous roles. His physique resembled that of Oliver Hardy. Acted in short films for Lubin from 1916. In Fox comedies, 1919-20. With Sennett in the 1920's.
Before Morgan became an actor he was a "juicer" (electrician) for a Hollywood studio.
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His role as Old King Cole in Babes in Toyland (1934) called for him to laugh continuously. After two days of filming, he ruptured muscles in his stomach.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
After the Thin Man
1936
Boyfriend of Girl Standing on Hands (uncredited)
A Son Comes Home
1936
Musician (uncredited)
The Count Takes the Count
1936
Short
Henry - the Sheriff
The Devil Is a Woman
1935
Coachman (uncredited)
Babes in Toyland
1934
Old King Cole (uncredited)
Cockeyed Cavaliers
1934
Andrew - the Jailer (uncredited)
On Ice
1933
Short
False Roomers
1931
Short
Car Owner
Other Men's Women
1931
Railroad Worker (uncredited)
Dance with Me
1930
Short
The Rogue Song
1930
Frolov (as H.A. Morgan)
The Aviator
1929
Sam Robinson
Square Shoulders
1929
Delicate Don (as Allen Morgan)
The Spieler
1928
Butch
Beggars of Life
1928
Skinny (as H.A. Morgan)
Just Dandy
1928
Short
A Home Made Man
1928
Short
The Gymnasium Fountain Manager
Blazing Away
1928
Short
Kewpie - 2nd Cab Driver
Whoozit
1928
Short
Say Ah-h!
1928
Short
Flying Luck
1927
The Sergeant
Finnegan's Ball
1927
Judge Morgan
Batter Up
1927
Short
The Big Baseball Player
The Missing Link
1927
Baggage Master
Spuds
1927
Sergeant
Atta Boy
1926
The Better 'Ole
1926
Gen. Stein (uncredited)
Love's Last Laugh
1926
Short
Baron Kimmel
Crazy Like a Fox
1926
Short
Rotund Conductor (uncredited)
Ice Cold Cocos
1926
Short
Bull Dozer
Muscle-Bound Music
1926
Short
Horace Reddish - the Wrestler
Hayfoot, Strawfoot?
1926
Short
Noah Fish - Tailor / Sgt. Major
Wandering Willies
1926
Short
'Rough' Rufus
Circus Today
1926
Short
Steve Skinner - Ring Master
Trimmed in Gold
1926
Short
Cactus Cal
Whispering Whiskers
1926
Short
Madame Murino's Associate
A Punch in the Nose
1926
Short
Minor Role (uncredited)
From Rags to Britches
1925
Short
Adam Benedict
Butter Fingers
1925
Short
Daisy's Husband
Sneezing Beezers
1925
Short
Gumboilski - Henchman
Skinners in Silk
1925
Short
The Promoter
Hooked
1925
Short
Captain Kewpie
Just a Good Guy
1924
Short
Big Hearted Bill - the Landlord
Stupid, But Brave
1924
Short
The Barber
Sherlock Jr.
1924
Conspirator (uncredited)
The Half-Back of Notre Dame
1924
Short
Referee
Picking Peaches
1924
Short
The Customer's Detective Husband
The Dare-Devil
1923
Short
The Leading Man's Chief Support
Asleep at the Switch
1923
Short
The Baggage Smasher
Three Ages
1923
The Emperor / Cave Man / Roman Thug (as Horace Morgan)
Skylarking
1923
Short
Gasoline Eddie
Pitfalls of a Big City
1923
Short
Minor Role (uncredited)
Nip and Tuck
1923
Short
Tuck
Kick Out
1923
Short
The Shriek of Araby
1923
Cop on Horse
When Summer Comes
1922
Short
The Guardian
Bow Wow
1922
Short
The Dance Judge
Ma and Pa
1922
Short
The Theatre Owner
Gymnasium Jim
1922
Short
Jim's Assistant
Step Forward
1922
Short
The Salesman's Assistant
On Patrol
1922
Short
The Police Captain
The Duck Hunter
1922
Short
The Sportsman's Boss
By Heck
1921
Short
The Farmhand's Rival
Be Reasonable
1921
Short
The Cop
Love and Doughnuts
1921
Short
The Baker's Assistant (as H.A. Morgan)
A Small Town Idol
1921
Minor Roe (unconfirmed, uncredited)
The Scuttlers
1920
The Cook
Pretty Lady
1920
Short
His Noisy Still
1920
Short
Drag Harlan
1920
Red Linton
Merely Mary Ann
1920
Drunkard (as H.A. Kewpie Morgan)
Should Dummies Wed?
1920
Short
The Heart Snatcher
1920
Short
The Blacksmith
The Cup of Fury
1920
Jake (as H.A. Morgan)
Back to God's Country
1919
Bully in Bar Who Shoots Chinaman (uncredited)
A Beach Nut
1919
Short
Hell-Roarin' Reform
1919
Bartender (as Cupid Morgan)
A Widow's Camouflage
1918
Short
By Heck, I'll Save Her
1918
Short
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
1918
Short
He Couldn't Fool His Wife
1918
Short
Love's Lucky Day
1918
Short
Oh, the Women!
1918
Short
Rip Roaring Rivals
1918
Short
Cold Steel Steve
The Paperhangers' Revenge
1918
Short
The Poor Rich Cleaners
1918
Short
M.T. Dome
The Wooing of Coffee Cake Kate
1918
Short
The Border Legion
1918
Gorilla Gulden
At Swords' Point
1918
Short
Close Shaver - a Barber
Caught in the Draft
1917
Short
Rainstorms and Brainstorms
1917
Short
The Strong Man
The Lure of the Circus
1917
Short
Bringley
Jungle Treachery
1917
Short
A Pirate Bold
1917
Short
The Flunky
Dropped from the Clouds
1917
Short
Cowboy
One Wild Night
1917
Short
Happy
What a Clue Will Do
1917
Short
The Child
What the ---?
1917
Short
The Iceman
A Capable Lady Cook
1916
Short
The Husband
Wanted: A Home
1916
Cal Morgan (as Horace 'Kewpie' Morgan)
He Became a Regular Fellow
1916
Short
Clark
Advertising Did It
1915
Short
Mr. Miller - Harriet's Father (as Horace Morgan)
Teasing a Tornado
1915
Short as Horace Morgan
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
George Robey's Day Off
1918
Short as Horace Morgan
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
George Robey's Day Off
1918
Short as Horace Morgan
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961
Documentary
Himself (uncredited)
When Comedy Was King
1960
Documentary
edited from 'Wandering Willies' (uncredited)
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957
Documentary uncredited
Once Over Lightly
1944
Short
Known for movies
Three Ages (1923) as The Emperor / Cave Man / Roman Thug
Beggars of Life (1928) as Skinny
Wandering Willies (1926) as 'Rough' Rufus
Circus Today (1926) as Steve Skinner - Ring Master
$1.7 Million
