Montgomery Clift

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Hypothyroidism

Monty suffered from a metabolic disorder called spontaneous hypothyroidism. His parathyroid glands, which usually control calcium metabolism, were not producing enough of their specific hormone. The low calcium levels were producing muscle spasms and cramps, making him lose his balance, develop... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Loss of Confidence

Once out of work, Monty, like many actors, lost his confidence and sense of identity. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Encouragement

During the Depression, Monty's father, Bill, was despondent because he was out of work. But, Sonny, his wife and Monty's mother, gently urged him to continue to look. Bill told Monty, "Your mother is the most noble creature in the world. She gave me courage when no one else would." Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

"My Darling Clementine"

Monty's mother, Sunny, used to play "My Darling Clementine" when Monty was growing up. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

In Front of Camera

In the early part of his career, Monty really enjoyed being in front of the camera. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Oscar Levant

Monty and Elizabeth Taylor often went to Oscar Levant's home in Beverly Hills to listen to him play the piano.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Elizabeth Big!

When Monty's friend, Elizabeth Taylor, was pregnant with her first child (Michael Wilding, Jr.), she swelled to 150 lbs! Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Saying "No"

Monty had a hard time saying "no" to friends. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Newsweek and Raintree

Newsweek magazine was not happy with Monty's Raintree County, referring to it as "an opulent emotional circus." Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Hitchcock Style

Monty found Alfred Hitchcock's directing style to be too "aribitrary-too calculated." Sign in to see full entry.

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