Kay Morley facts for kids

Kay Morley (born April 17, 1920 – died November 17, 2020) was an American actress. She worked in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. Kay was known for her roles in many movies and later on television shows.

About Kay Morley

Kay Morley was born in Pocatello, Idaho. She grew up on a Native American reservation. Her father was in charge of the reservation. This was an interesting start for a future movie star!

Kay began her acting career in Hollywood. She was first known as a "Goldwyn glamour girl." This meant she was one of the beautiful young actresses promoted by Goldwyn Pictures.

Her Acting Career

After starting as a glamour girl, Kay Morley began getting roles in movies. She appeared in films like Up in Arms and Youth Aflame. Many of her movies were what people called "B movies."

What are B Movies?

"B movies" were films made with a smaller budget. They were often shown before the main movie in theaters. Even though they cost less to make, many B movies were very popular. They gave new actors a chance to show their talent.

After acting in several movies in the 1940s, Kay Morley moved to television. In the 1950s, she mostly worked on TV shows. She continued to act and entertain audiences for many years.

Kay Morley lived a long life. She passed away on November 17, 2020, at the age of 100.

Selected Films

Here are some of the movies Kay Morley appeared in:

• Sealed Cargo (1951)
• Trails End (1949)
• Outlaw Brand (1948)
• Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
• Campus Honeymoon (1948)
• Secret Beyond the Door... (1947)
• Code of the Saddle (1947)
• Six-Gun Serenade (1947)
• Betty Co-Ed (1946)
• It's a Pleasure (1945)
• The Princess and the Pirate (1944)
• Youth Aflame (1944)
• Show Business (1944)
• Up in Arms (1944)