In 1952, received the deathbed confession of his friend, Roland West, for
the murder of Thelma Todd in 1935.
His younger of two sons, Kenton Morris, tragically died at age 61 on September 11, 2008, while piloting a private plane. His mother was Morris' wife, Lillian.
The Boston haircut where the hair was combed straight back over the crown and cut level at the back was a popular style in the 1940s. The style was made famous by the character of Boston Blackie, played by Chester in 14 films, and it's thought that this is the origin of the name.
Was appearing in a stage production of "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial"
at the Bucks County Playhouse at the time of his death.
According to director Edward Dmytyk, who worked with Morris on "Confessions of Boston Blackie," the actor hated stunt work but loved performing magician's card tricks between takes.
Starred as the title character on NBC Radio's "Boston Blackie"
(1944).