This bountiful 5disc, 10 movie collection showcases the versatile actor in dramas and comedies alike. Robert montgomery going down the road feeling bad duration. Oct 21, 2016 robert montgomery reads from his new collection coltash published by new river press, at the albion beatnik bookshop. Actorproducer robert montgomery hosts and occasionally stars in this live, dramatic anthology series based on classic films and plays. Robert montgomery click image to view larger version or refresh thumbnails. Even though he hasnt had a film role in two years, he continues to live lavishly, even refusing a supporting part on broadway because its beneath him. Em 1953 ganhou um premio emmy pelo programa robert montgomery presents. Robert montgomery first gained fame as a suave leading man in the 1930s and later also won praise as a director.
Presents the citadel episode 111 pictured angela lansbury as christine manson. An episode of the wellliked live dramatic anthology series of the 1950s. Robert montgomery 19041981 was a film and television actor. Eye witness 1950 adam hayward robert montgomery, a successful new york city defense lawyer, receives a cable that the british war buddy who saved his life at anzio beach is now in trouble with the law in england. Robert montgomery presents 1 episode 1953 voice 1 credit. May 21, 1904 september 27, 1981 was an american actor that made common film appearances in the golden age of hollywood, however, his most wellknown work to many is from the precode era he began his acting career in theatre, leading him to be popular enough to catch the attention of george cukor and mgm.
Now managing a inn, he takes great delight in influencing the lives of his guestsin negative ways. Taking the advice of his secretary to go to england rather than wire money, adam arrives in his friends village to find him. Robert montgomery presents is an american dramatic television series which was produced by nbc from january 30, 1950 until june 24, 1957. An overview of the world into which a brand new baby has been born into will be presented, featuring film clips of national and world events with live inserts from around the big apple. May 21, 1904 september 27, 1981 was an american actor that made common film appearances in the golden age of hollywood, however, his most wellknown work to many is from the precode era. Robert montgomery, clark gable and irene dunne at the. Costars include greta garbo, rosalind russell, tallulah bankhead and. Upgrade to a letterboxd pro account to add your favorite services to this listincluding any service and country pair listed on justwatchand to enable oneclick filtering by all your favorites powered by justwatch. Her mother, elizabeth allen montgomery, also was an actress. Robert montgomery presents television academy interviews. He also ventured onto the stage, winning a tony for directing the desperate hours in 1955. It was directed by the actor robert montgomery from a screenplay by ben hecht and charles lederer, which was based on the 1946 novel of the same name by dorothy b. Hollywood films, the series was hosted and produced by robert montgomery.
Night must fall 1937 official trailer merle tottenham, kathleen harrison movie hd duration. Elizabeth montgomery list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The live show had several sponsors during its sevenyear run, and the title was altered to feature the sponsor, usually lucky strike cigarettes, for example, robert montgomery presents your lucky strike theater, the johnsons wax program, and so on. Robert montgomery the bulge that escaped the censors. Watch full episodes of robert montgomery presents and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. A onetime actor suffered a crippling injury early in his career. Robert montgomery presents tv series 19501957 imdb. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The film component of his career began at mgm in 1930, playing the second male lead in films such as paid and five and dime. This episode stars vincent price and other talented people. Essay by donald phelps on the artistry of american actordirector robert.
Search, discover and share your favorite robert montgomery gifs. Initially offering hourlong dramas adapted from successful hollywood films, the series was hosted and produced by robert montgomery. Robert montgomery, clark gable and irene dunne at the launch. Robert montgomery presents your lucky strike theatre show.
This is robert montgomery presents big boy 1954 by tommypicklesfan1992 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. In this adaptation of the 1950 film, an opportunist writer grudgingly plays love interest to delusional silent film star nora desmond. In 1950 the story was adapted using the same title for robert montgomery presents tv series. Robert montgomery presents, episode lila, my love, originally aired may 12, 1952 robert montgomery presents, episode the truth about blayds, originally aired april 28, 1952 somerset maugham tv theatre, episode the luncheon, originally aired march 21, 1951 lux video theatre, episode the shiny people, originally aired january 29, 1951. Astute readers will notice that three movies are missing. The drama also features montgomery as the main character. She presents herself as a person of society on the verge of big film career. Image gallery images from the hitchcock gallery click to view larger versions or search for all relevant images. Ride the pink horse is a 1947 film noir crime film produced by universal studios. When he signed his contract at the studio his name was changed to kent douglass, to avoid confusion with that studios star robert montgomery. Lady in the lake 1946 directed by robert montgomery. Robert montgomery celebrity profile check out the latest robert montgomery photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The live show had several sponsors during its sevenyear run, and the title was altered to feature the sponsor, usually lucky strike cigarettes, for example, robert montgomery presents your lucky strike. The film won the academy award for best feature documentary in 1993.
Robert montgomery presents tv series 19501957 the movie. The plot of lady in the lake was convoluted, but it was fun watching the film to experience how robert montgomery tried to bring the audience into what must have been a very novel. He is the younger brother of actress elizabeth montgomery. Bob montgomery songwriter 19372014, american singer, songwriter, and music producer robert montgomery artist born 1972, scottish artist robert. He hosted an emmy awardwinning television series, robert montgomery presents, which ran from 1950 to 1957. Actorproducer robert montgomery hosts and occasionally stars in this live. Robert montgomery presents 1 episode 1950 producer 1 credit. In 1959, he and james cagney formed cagneymontgomery productions. Robert montgomery presents your lucky strike theatre. Wedding plans quickly follow, until their lies catch up with both of them. Dominick dunne on robert montgomery presents youtube.
Filmography for robert montgomery turner classic movies. Possibly interesting facts about robert montgomery. Montgomery plays jeff bidwell, a dashing broadway press agent who has his own private club where he cultivates the rich and powerful. The launching ceremonyus lieutenant commander robert montgomery and us captain clark gable, husband of carole lombard, look as irene dunne smashes a bottle against the hull of the ship. I will not approve those that have not done this step. Elizabeth montgomery full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Robert montgomery presents is an american dramatic television series which was produced by. The live show had several sponsors during its sevenyear run, and the title was altered to feature the sponsor, usually lucky strike cigarettes, for example, robert montgomery presents your lucky strike theater, the johnsons wax. Em 1968 escreveu um livro chamado an open letter from a television viewer. Check out robert montgomery s career compared to current and classic actors.
Robert montgomery actor stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Robert montgomery full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Robert montgomery uploaded and posted 4 years ago my beautiful wife dian was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma in early march all the more complex as she is. Apr 26, 2014 the launching ceremonyus lieutenant commander robert montgomery and us captain clark gable, husband of carole lombard, look as irene dunne smashes a bottle against the hull of the ship. During several summers, robert montgomery presents utilized a repertory company of actors to perform in all of the episodes for several months. After world war ii broke out in europe in september, 1939, and while the united states was still officially neutral, robert. In the late 20s and 30s, fashionable mens trousers were worn high. Biography for robert montgomery turner classic movies. Also had another sister, martha bryan montgomery, born october 1930, died september 1931. A 1947 lux radio theater adaptation with montgomery and hendrix can be heard at the internet archive. Countdown to robert montgomery s highest rated films 19301960 film actor ratings average sources include imdb, rotten tomatoes, radio times film guide, halliwell, maltin and occasionally my own. American film actor and screen actors guild president robert montgomery born henry.
Robert montgomery presents is an american dramatic television series which was produced by nbc from january 30, 1950, until june 24, 1957. Ctva us anthology robert montgomery presents nbc195057. Longing for to go the romantic comedy of a producer and his girl friday whos looking for more than a work relationship. Perry lafferty on james cagney forgetting his lines on robert montgomery presents duration. Montgomery subsequently trained his sights on tv, hosting the wellreceived robert montgomery presents anthology series for eight years. Robert montgomery uploaded and posted 4 years ago my beautiful wife dian was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma in early march all the more complex as she is now eight months pregnant with our. Initially assigned roles in comedies, he soon proved he was able to handle. With robert montgomery, john newland, vaughn taylor, elizabeth montgomery. You must answer the question when you submit your request for membership. The gallant hours 1960, a film montgomery directed and coproduced with its star, his friend james cagney, was the last film or television production with which he was connected in any capacity, as actor, director, or producer. Ride the pink horse would become hughes second film, but her first based on her own story. Robert montgomery biography, movie highlights and photos. Taking the advice of his secretary to go to england rather than wire money, adam arrives in his friends village to find him about to stand trial for the murder of.
Indeed, with the advent of his late 50s monday night tv dramatic series robert montgomery presents, montgomery offered appointment in samara in two parts he would likewise offer, some time later, an hourlength the great gatsby. Sometimes, if a man had ample manhood, you could tell if he dressed left or right. Robert montgomery reads from his new collection coltash published by new river press, at the albion beatnik bookshop. Robert montgomery jnr, is the third child born to actors robert montgomery snr and elizabeth allen. Robert montgomery poet 18071855, english poet and minister robert montgomery actor 19041981, american actor and director robert douglass montgomery 19091966, american actor. Their first film was the gallant hours, a 1960 biopic starring cagney and featuring both cagney and montgomerys sons had small roles.
Upon leaving mgm in 1932, he changed it back to douglass montgomery. This bountiful 5disc, 10movie collection showcases the versatile actor in dramas and comedies alike. Made on broadway four years and 25 films into his career as an mgm star, robert montgomery appeared in made on broadway 1933, a satire of the power of publicity. He was also the father of actress elizabeth montgomery. He began his acting career on the stage, but was soon hired by mgm. Raise a cinematic champagne glass to debonair leading man robert montgomery, one of mgms leading lights of the 1930s and 1940s. Robert montgomery top 30 highest rated movies youtube. Aug 23, 2011 night must fall 1937 official trailer merle tottenham, kathleen harrison movie hd duration.
Watch your favorite shows on prime video episode guide. Robert montgomery actors and actresses film reference. Robert montgomery presents season 1 nbc early 1950 robert montgomery presents season 2 nbc 19501951 robert montgomery presents season 3 nbc 19511952. It was really interesting to watch lady in the lake after having just seen dark passage, with both noir films containing the firstperson perspective element. Actor, producer, and director robert montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play. Even though he hasnt had a film role in two years, he continues to live lavishly, even refusing. Robert montgomery list of movies and tv shows tv guide. This copy contains the original commercials for johnsons wax and lucky strike cigarettes, but lacks the closing credits.