Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Burt Lancaster (in the middle above) was also a co-star in From Here to Eternity. Both Burt and Monty were nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor for their work (the winner was William Holden in Stalag 17). Burt would go on to win Best Actor for Elmer Gantry (1960). Burt and Monty also starred... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Frank Sinatra
Monty helped Frank Sinatra prepare for his role in From Here to Eternity. Sinatra won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his efforts, and it revitalized his film career. (Above: Monty, director Zinnemann, and Frank during a break on the set). Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Donna Reed
Donna Reed played against type as a prostitute (and Monty's girlfriend) in From Here to Eternity. She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role. Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Other Award Nominations
Monty was also nominated for a Golden Globe, BAFTA (British Academy Award), and Laurel Award for his film work. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Four Oscar Nominations
Monty's four Oscar-nominated roles: 1. The Search ( Best Actor ) 2. A Place in the Sun ( Best Actor ) 3. From Here to Eternity ( Best Actor ) 4. Judgment at Nuremberg ( Best Supporting Actor ) Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
James Dean
Actor James Dean imitated both Monty's and Brando's style of acting. In fact, Dean obtained Monty's unlisted phone number in order to hear his voice (I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery). Judging from the photo, Monty suspects Dean is trying to call him again, so he's ignoring the... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones was Monty's co-star in Indiscretion of an American Wife ( AKA Terminal Station or Stazione Termini ). Jennifer won the Best Actress Oscar for The Song of Bernadette ( 1943). She retired from acting over 30 years ago. Jennifer is 90 years old. Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr was Monty's co-star in From Here to Eternity. She received six Best Actress Oscar nominations in her career (including one for Eternity ) and an Honorary Oscar in 1994. Ms. Kerr died in 2007 at age 86. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Life Magazine
Monty appeared on the cover of Life on December 6, 1948. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy was Monty's co-star in Lonelyhearts. Myrna won an Honorary Academy Award for her body of work in 1991. She died in 1993 at age 88. Sign in to see full entry.