About

Miles & Diebolt, architect.

History:
Residence of Clive Morgan in 1930. Although the handsome, mustachioed bit player claimed he was originally from England, Clive Morgan was actually born in Virginia on September 14, 1897. In 1929, he played Tarzan’s evil cousin in Universal’s “Tarzan the Tiger.” A seasoned character actor, he often played military officers, doormen, and sales clerks. Between 1929 and 1962, he appeared in 36 films, including “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer”, “You Can’t Take It With You”, “Gunga Din”, “Gaslight”, and “The Young Lions.” He passed away on September 14, 1984.

1930 Census:

(Rents for $65 per month): 1) Clive S. Morgan, renter and head of household; 32 year old white married male; married at age 29; born in Virginia; father born in Rhode Island, mother in Virginia; an actor on the legitimate stage and in movies. 2) Wanda M. Morgan, wife; 32 year old white married female; married at age 29; born in New York; father born in France, mother in New York; an actress on the legitimate stage and in movies. (71st ED, page 28, lines 54-55).

1940 Census:
2424 Argosy Way (Value $5,000): 1) Esther Brandt, head of household; white divorced female 37 years of age; born in Wisconsin; teacher, public school; earns $2,400. 2) Donald G. Brandt, son; white single male 16 years of age; born in California; in school. 3) Eileen H. Hansen, sister; white divorced female 34 years of age; born in California; not working. 4) Louis E. Hansen, sister; white single female 34 years of age; born in Wisconsin; stenographer, bond house; earns $1,500. 5) Dorothy E. Hanse, sister; white single female 32 years of age; born in California; stenographer, private office; earns $1,200. (Ed 60-120; Page 5A; Lines 9-13).