Montgomery Clift

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Monday, July 26, 2010

The Hollywood Show, Pt. II

I returned for another day of the Hollywood Show in Burbank. More star power! I managed to purchase two pressbooks for these Monty films: The Misfits (1961) and Freud (1962). These were different type of adds for the movie chains and gave inside information about the actors and behind-the-scenes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 25, 2010

The Hollywood Show, Pt. I

Yesterday I attended an event in Burbank, CA, called "The Hollywood Show". It is an event where stars of the past appear to meet their fans and sign autographs. Movie memorabilia is also sold. I had the chance to chat with Coleen Gray (see 1/7/10 entry), Monty's co-star in Red River. She said, "John... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Gunn Help Between Scenes

When friend Bill Gunn appeared in an Off-Broadway show, Monty would wait in the wings and give him whispered directions or comments in between scenes. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 23, 2010

Leonard Maltin's Description of The Heiress

Film historian Leonard Maltin describes Monty's 1949 film, The Heiress, as receiving "superlative screen treatment". I had the pleasuring of attending an event last night at The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills hosted by Leonard Maltin. It was for the 100th birthday of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Greens' Home

Monty lent friends Fred and Jeanne Green money to purchase their spacious Hollywood Hills home. The Greens are also mentioned in my 10/23/09 entry. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Jennifer Jones Gift

During the filming of the 1954 film Indiscretion of an American Wife (AKA Terminal Station ), co-star Jennifer Jones gave Monty a Gucci briefcase as a gift. It was emerald green and made of Moroccan leather. Jennifer is mentioned in the following entries: 4/25/10, 1/12/10, 9/30/09, and 8/26/09. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Trainspotting

In the 1996 film, Trainspotting, Ewan McGregor's character can be seen reading Robert Laguardia's 1977 biography of Monty. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 19, 2010

William McNamara

In the 1995 made-for-television movie, "Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story", Monty was portrayed by actor William McNamara. William recently became my friend on Facebook. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Letters to Montgomery Clift

Noel Alumit's novel, "Letters to Montgomery Clift", published in February, 2002, was named after Monty. Monty was the main character's favorite film actor. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

City Slickers Connection

In the 1991 movie City Slickers, Monty is mentioned by Dr, Jessup in the first corral scene, while talking about driving cattle from his film Red River. Sign in to see full entry.

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