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Ernest Morris

Known For
Directing
Born
October 17, 1913 in London, England, UK
Died
September 17, 1987
Active Years
1948–1965 (18 Years)
Total Credits
53 credits in database
Directing Born Oct 17, 1913 Died Sep 17, 1987 London, England, UK 53 credits
53
Total Credits
1948–1965
18 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Task: Write a factual identity profile of Ernest Morris (Directing).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention/guessing. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Subject: Ernest Morris.
Name: Ernest Morris.
Birth Date: 17 October 1913.
Birth Place: London, England, UK.
Death Date: 17 September 1987.
Death Place: Cornwall, England, UK.
Age at death: 73 years old.
Profession: English film and television director; assistant director.
Career Start: 1932 as an assistant director.
Directing Style/Output: Majority of output comprised second features.
Known credits: 53 (TMDB).
Known for: The Return of Mr. Moto (1965), The Saint (1962), and Operation Murder (1957).

Ernest Morris was an English film and television director born on 17 October 1913 in London, England, UK. He began his film career in 1932 working as an assistant director. As a director, the majority of his output consisted of second features. He is known for his work on The Return of Mr. Moto (1965), The Saint (1962), and Operation Murder (1957). Morris has 53 known credits. He died on 17 September 1987 in Cornwall, England, UK, at the age of 73.
"Ernest Morris was an English film and television director born on 17 October 1913 in London, England, UK. He began his film career in 1932 as an assistant director. As a director, the majority of his output comprised second features. He is known for The Return of Mr. Moto (1965), The Saint (1962), and Operation Murder (1957). Morris has 53 known credits. He died

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Ernest Morris.
Dates: 17 October 1913 – 17 September 1987.
Birthplace: London, England, UK.
Deathplace: Cornwall, England, UK.
Profession: English film and television director.
Career Start: 1932 as an assistant director.
Directing Style/Output: Majority of output comprised second features.
Known Credits: 53 (TMDB).
Known For: The Return of Mr. Moto (1965), The Saint (1962), and Operation Murder (1957).
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Ernest Morris was an English film and television director born on 17 October 1913 in London, England, UK. He began his professional career in the film industry in 1932, initially working as an assistant director.
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As a director, the majority of Morris's output consisted of second features. His work includes credits such as Operation Murder in 1957, The Saint in 1962, and The Return of Mr. Moto in 1965. According to The Movie Database, he has 53 known credits.
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Morris died on 17 September 1987 in Cornwall, England, UK.
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Ernest Morris was an English film and television director born on 17 October 1913 in London, England, UK. He entered the film industry in 1932, starting his career in the role of an assistant director. Throughout his professional life, Morris contributed to various productions, with The Movie Database listing 53 known credits to his name.

As a director, the majority of Morris's output was comprised of second features. He is recognized for his work on several productions, including the 1957 film Operation Murder, the 1962 production The Saint, and the 1965 film The Return of Mr. Moto. Morris passed away on 17 September 1987 in Cornwall, England, UK.
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"Ernest Morris was an English film and television director born on 17 October 1913 in London, England, UK. He entered the film industry in 1932, starting his career in the role of an assistant director. Throughout his professional life, Morris contributed to various productions, with The Movie Database listing 53 known credits to his name.

As a director, the majority of Morris's output was comprised of second features. He is recognized for his work on several productions, including the 1957 film Operation Murder, the 1962 production The Saint, and the 1965 film The Return of Mr. Moto. Morris passed away on 17 September 1987 in Cornwall, England, UK."

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Ernest Morris was an English film and television director who

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Career timeline

The Return of Mr. Moto · Director
Whispering Island · DirectorHigh Tide · DirectorFive Have a Mystery to Solve · DirectorThe Castaways · DirectorThe Hunt in the Woods · Director
Echo of Diana · DirectorShadow of Fear · DirectorThe Sicilians · Director
The Saint · DirectorRichard the Lionheart · DirectorWhat Every Woman Wants · DirectorTrapped in the Tunnel · DirectorThe Mystery of the Ruined Abbey · Director
The Court Martial of Major Keller · DirectorHighway to Battle · DirectorStrip Tease Murder · DirectorTarnished Heroes · Director
The Tell-Tale Heart · DirectorNight Train for Inverness · DirectorTransatlantic · Director
The Adventures of William Tell · DirectorA Woman of Mystery · DirectorThree Crooked Men · DirectorSon of a Stranger · DirectorOn the Run · Director
Operation Murder · DirectorThree Sundays to Live · DirectorThe Betrayal · Director
The Devil’s Jest · Assistant DirectorProfile · Assistant Director
Roadhouse Girl · Assistant DirectorDeath Goes to School · Assistant Director
The Big Frame · Assistant DirectorPaul Temple Returns · Assistant DirectorTread Softly · Assistant Director
The Astonished Heart · Assistant Director
Marry Me · Assistant Director
Portrait from Life · Assistant DirectorBroken Journey · Assistant Director

Full Filmography

53 titles
  • The Return of Mr. Moto (1965) Director
  • Whispering Island (1964) Director
  • High Tide (1964) Director
  • Five Have a Mystery to Solve (1964) Director
  • The Castaways (1964) Director
  • The Hunt in the Woods (1964) Director
  • The Crusader's Treasure (1964) Director
  • The Secret Door (1964) Director
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  • Echo of Diana (1963) Director
  • Shadow of Fear (1963) Director
  • The Sicilians (1963) Director
  • The Saint (1962) Director
  • Richard the Lionheart (1962) Director
  • What Every Woman Wants (1962) Director
  • Trapped in the Tunnel (1962) Director
  • The Mystery of the Ruined Abbey (1962) Director
  • Richard Knows Too Much (1962) Director
  • Operation Stogie (1962) Director
  • The Escape in the Coach (1962) Director
  • Masters of Venus (1962) Director
  • Three Spare Wives (1962) Director
  • The Spanish Sword (1962) Director
  • The Secret Panel (1962) Director
  • The Last Cargo (1962) Director
  • The Wounded Stranger (1962) Director
  • The Smugglers' Pony (1962) Director
  • Night Cargoes (1962) Director
  • The Court Martial of Major Keller (1961) Director
  • Highway to Battle (1961) Director
  • Strip Tease Murder (1961) Director
  • Tarnished Heroes (1961) Director
  • The Tell-Tale Heart (1960) Director
  • Night Train for Inverness (1960) Director
  • Transatlantic (1960) Director
  • The Adventures of William Tell (1958) Director
  • A Woman of Mystery (1958) Director
  • Three Crooked Men (1958) Director
  • Son of a Stranger (1958) Director
  • On the Run (1958) Director
  • Operation Murder (1957) Director
  • Three Sundays to Live (1957) Director
  • The Betrayal (1957) Director
  • The Devil’s Jest (1954) Assistant Director
  • Profile (1954) Assistant Director
  • Roadhouse Girl (1953) Assistant Director
  • Death Goes to School (1953) Assistant Director
  • The Big Frame (1952) Assistant Director
  • Paul Temple Returns (1952) Assistant Director
  • Tread Softly (1952) Assistant Director
  • The Astonished Heart (1950) Assistant Director
  • Marry Me (1949) Assistant Director
  • Portrait from Life (1948) Assistant Director
  • Broken Journey (1948) Assistant Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ernest Morris best known for?

Ernest Morris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Saint (1962), I Can't Get It up Without Two Pairs of Big Breasts, So My Wife Brought Her Friend! (2026), Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962), Three Crooked Men (1958).

When and where was Ernest Morris born?

Ernest Morris was born on October 17, 1913 in London, England, UK. They passed away on September 17, 1987.

How many credits does Ernest Morris have?

Ernest Morris has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1965.

What is Ernest Morris's background in cinema and television?

Task: Write a factual identity profile of Ernest Morris (Directing). Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention/guessing. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Length: 90-130 words. Subject: Ernest Morris. Name: Ernest Morris. Birth Date: 17 Oct...

Ernest Morris by the numbers

53credits
50films
3TV series
1948–1965active years

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