First Screen Test
Monty's first screen test was in 1945 for a western called Pursued. It was not a success. He was not pleased with the treatment of actors in Hollywood. Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Twin Rapport
Monty and Thornton Wilder developed a rapport when they learned that each was from a set of twins. Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Margie Stengel
Margie Stengel began working as Monty's secretary in late 1953. She helped to organize his life and fended off the press. Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Home School
Monty and his siblings (Brooks and Ethel) were tutored at home, instead of going to a traditional school. Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Check for Brooks
During the filming of Lonelyhearts, Monty's brother, Brooks, was out of work and became despondent. Monty sent him a check for $1,000. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 21, 2010
James Abbe
In the late 1930's, Monty studied photography with James Abbe. James was a news photographer who also did fashion photography, including celebrated work for American Vogue. Mr. Abbe died in 1975 at age 92. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Julie Harris
Actress Julie Harris co-starred with Monty in a radio play of The Glass Menagerie (see 3/26/10 entry). Julie holds the record of five Tony Award wins in a competitive category (tied with Angela Lansbury). Ms. Harris, 84, is also a three - time Emmy winner and Best Actress Oscar nominee for The... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Eternity Rights
Novelist James Jones, who wrote From Here to Eternity, sold the film rights to Columbia for $82,000. Jones wanted Monty for the role of Prewitt from the beginning. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 18, 2010
"He Was Beautiful" Tribute
Enjoy this Monty video tribute with the "beautiful" voice of Shirley Bassey! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvJPpbWT91I Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Herbert Machiz
New York theatre director Herbert Machiz was a friend of Monty's. Machiz is best known for directing a revival of A Streetcar Named Desire on Broadway in the 1950's. He died in 1976 at age 53. Sign in to see full entry.