Robert Montgomery
Robert Montgomery was an American actor, director, and producer. He was born on May 21, 1904, in Beacon, New York, and passed away on September 27, 1981, in New York City.
Montgomery began his career in the entertainment industry during the silent film era and transitioned to sound films in the 1930s. He gained prominence for his versatile acting abilities, appearing in a wide range of genres including dramas, comedies, and thrillers.
Some of Montgomery's notable films include "Night Must Fall" (1937), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" (1941), "The Lady in the Lake" (1947), and "Ride the Pink Horse" (1947), which he also directed.
In addition to his successful acting career, Montgomery was also involved in World War II, serving as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy. He was awarded several honors for his service.
Later in his career, Montgomery ventured into television, hosting his own anthology series called "Robert Montgomery Presents" from 1950 to 1957. The show featured various dramatic and literary adaptations.
Robert Montgomery is remembered for his versatile acting skills and his contributions to both film and television.
Montgomery began his career in the entertainment industry during the silent film era and transitioned to sound films in the 1930s. He gained prominence for his versatile acting abilities, appearing in a wide range of genres including dramas, comedies, and thrillers.
Some of Montgomery's notable films include "Night Must Fall" (1937), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" (1941), "The Lady in the Lake" (1947), and "Ride the Pink Horse" (1947), which he also directed.
In addition to his successful acting career, Montgomery was also involved in World War II, serving as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy. He was awarded several honors for his service.
Later in his career, Montgomery ventured into television, hosting his own anthology series called "Robert Montgomery Presents" from 1950 to 1957. The show featured various dramatic and literary adaptations.
Robert Montgomery is remembered for his versatile acting skills and his contributions to both film and television.
Quotes:
"If you are lucky enough to be a success, by all means enjoy the applause and the adulation of the public. But never, never believe it."
[Asked by reporters what it was like to work with Greta Garbo on Inspiration (1931)]: "Making a film with Garbo doesn't constitute an introduction."
[on his Hollywood film career] "I worked hard. It was full of disappointment and joy, discouragement and rewards. I'll be forever grateful for all those wonderful years."
- Robert Montgomery
Trivia:
Shortly after Dwight D. Eisenhower was inaugurated in 1953, the new President asked Montgomery to become the White House's television consultant. Montgomery agreed and insisted on taking no pay. Pioneered the concept of the political "image consultant" in the early television era by advising President Eisenhower on how to most effectively present himself to television viewers.
Following Richard Nixon's disastrous first televised debate with John F. Kennedy during the 1960 campaign, Eisenhower remarked that he was certain that if Nixon had only let Montgomery coordinate his appearance, Nixon would have performed better, and would have probably won the debate--and the election.
When MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer refused Montgomery a salary raise he deserved, the actor reportedly replied, "If you were a younger man, Mr. Mayer, I'd give you a beating".
Appeared with Rosalind Russell in five films: Forsaking All Others (1934), Trouble for Two (1936), Live, Love and Learn (1937), Night Must Fall (1937) and Fast and Loose (1939).
His daughter Elizabeth Montgomery starred in the long-running TV series "Bewitched," playing the leading role of Samantha Stevens.
Montgomery was teamed with Joan Crawford in six films: Untamed (1929), Our Blushing Brides (1930), Letty Lynton (1932), Forsaking All Others (1934), No More Ladies (1935), and The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937).
Following Richard Nixon's disastrous first televised debate with John F. Kennedy during the 1960 campaign, Eisenhower remarked that he was certain that if Nixon had only let Montgomery coordinate his appearance, Nixon would have performed better, and would have probably won the debate--and the election.
When MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer refused Montgomery a salary raise he deserved, the actor reportedly replied, "If you were a younger man, Mr. Mayer, I'd give you a beating".
Appeared with Rosalind Russell in five films: Forsaking All Others (1934), Trouble for Two (1936), Live, Love and Learn (1937), Night Must Fall (1937) and Fast and Loose (1939).
His daughter Elizabeth Montgomery starred in the long-running TV series "Bewitched," playing the leading role of Samantha Stevens.
Montgomery was teamed with Joan Crawford in six films: Untamed (1929), Our Blushing Brides (1930), Letty Lynton (1932), Forsaking All Others (1934), No More Ladies (1935), and The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937).
