Dorothy Ruth Morris was an American film and television actress known for her "girl next door" persona.
11 Facts About Dorothy Morris
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Dorothy Morris attended Hollywood High School and acted in productions at the Pasadena Playhouse.
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Dorothy Morris was a student in Maria Ouspenskaya's School of Drama.
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Dorothy Morris was the younger sister of Caren Marsh Doll, who later became a dancer and stand-in for Judy Garland.
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Dorothy Morris did a screen test for the female lead in The Courtship of Andy Hardy, but lost to Donna Reed.
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Dorothy Morris' role was Mary Arena; the girlfriend of Van Johnson's character.
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Dorothy Morris is often remembered for her featured appearances in MGM short subjects.
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Dorothy Morris appeared in several of the studio's short films including the Pete Smith Specialties, The Passing Parade, and Crime Does Not Pay series.
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Dorothy Morris made two film appearances during the 1950s in Macabre and The Power of the Resurrection.
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Dorothy Morris was married to Marvin Moofie, a math teacher at Los Angeles Unified School District.
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Dorothy Morris resided in Palm Springs, California until her death on November 20,2011, at the age of 89.