Harry Kennedy Morton

Harry Kennedy Morton, Jr. (March 20, 1889 - May 10, 1956) was a vaudeville dancer and singer as well as a prizefighter.[1]

Biography

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. He married Zella Russell.[1]

He appeared in Blossom Time in 1938 and The Street Singer in 1929 as well as Polly in the same year. He appeared in Countess Maritza in 1926.

He died on May 10, 1956, of throat cancer in Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan.[1]

Archive

His papers are archived at the New York Public Library.[2]

Performances

References

External links

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