Sunday, September 6, 2009
Roddy McDowall was a friend of Monty's and appeared with him in his last film, The Defector. I remember Roddy from Planet of the Apes. Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Actors Studio
Monty was one of the original members of the Actors Studio, which included: Julie Harris, Marlon Brando, Maureen Stapleton, David Wayne, and Kevin McCarthy. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Karl Malden
Karl Malden worked with Monty on I C onfess. He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for A Streetcar Named Desire ( 1951). Karl died July 1, 2009. Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
John Huston
John Huston directed Monty in two films: The Misfits and Freud. Actress Anjelica Huston is John's daughter. Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Draft Board
In 1942, Monty was ill with dysentery. Nonetheless, he reported to the draft board, wishing to serve his country. It was a blow to his pride to be classified as a 4F. The problem with dysentery continued to plague him. He even saw a specialist in New Orleans. Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Eleanor Clift
Newsweek political commentator Eleanor Clift is Monty's former sister-in-law. She was married to his brother, Brooks. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Dean Martin
Monty worked with Dean Martin in The Young Lions. It was the singer's first dramatic role, and Monty helped him by running lines and trying to relax him. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Fred Zinnemann
Monty worked with director Fred Zinnemann on both The Search and From Here to Eternity. Fred won the Oscar for Best Director for Eternity. Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Monastery
To prepare for his role in I Confess, Monty spent a week at Brother Thomas's monastery outside Quebec. There, he learned to walk like a priest (the forward motion due to their robes) and how to say the rosary and the Stations of the Cross. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Monty and Marlon Film
Monty co-starred with acting rival Marlon Brando in The Young Lions, although their characters only share the screen briefly in one scene. Sign in to see full entry.