Harry Kennedy Morton

He grew up performing in vaudeville and in circuses with his family in an act known as the Four Mortons in which he starred opposite his parents.

As an adult he established himself as an actor in musical theatre on Broadway, performing in secondary comic roles and as a dancer and singer.

He also continued to perform in vaudeville as an adult and worked as a leading actor in summerstock theatre.

[1] He was born on March 20, 1889, in Decatur, Alabama to Harry Kennedy Morton Sr. (died 1919) and Annie Duncan (1853–1902), who were also variety performers.

[1] He appeared in Blossom Time in 1938 and The Street Singer in 1929 as well as Polly in the same year.