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1 | Appeared with Rosalind Russell in five films: Forsaking All Others (1934), Trouble for Two (1936), Live, Love and Learn (1937), Night Must Fall (1937) and Fast and Loose (1939). |
2 | When MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer refused Montgomery a salary raise he deserved, the actor reportedly replied, "If you were a younger man, Mr. Mayer, I'd give you a beating.". |
3 | Shortly after Dwight D. Eisenhower was inaugurated in 1953, the new President asked Montgomery to become the White House's television consultant. Montgomery agreed and insisted on taking no pay. |
4 | His SAG and other union activities caused a rift between he and MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer. However, through Montgomery's efforts the criminal activities of union official Willie Morris Bioff of the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in his efforts to help Chicago gangster Al Capone take over the union were exposed. Bioff and two other union officials ultimately served prison time. Bioff testified against his organized crime bosses and got a reduced sentence. In 1955 he was killed in Phoenix, AZ, when he turned on the ignition in his truck and it exploded--dynamite had been attached to the ignition and blew up when the key was turned. |
5 | Before the US was drawn into World War II, Montgomery served in France as an ambulance driver for the American Field Services for six months. During the D-Day invasion he was one of the first to enter Cherbourg harbor and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. |
6 | A staunch Republican, Montgomery was concerned about alleged Communist influence in the entertainment industry, he was a friendly witness before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947. |
7 | He was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 6440 Hollywood Boulevard; and for Television at 1631 Vine Street. |
8 | Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 571-573. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998. |
9 | In 1949 he accepted the Oscar for "Best Picture" on behalf of Laurence Olivier, who was not present at the awards ceremony. |
10 | Pioneered the concept of the political "image consultant" in the early television era by advising President Dwight D. Eisenhower on how to most effectively present himself to television viewers. Following Richard Nixon's disastrous first televised debate with John F. Kennedy during the 1960 campaign, Eisenhower remarked that he was certain that if Nixon had only let Montgomery coordinate his appearance, Nixon would have looked much better, and would have probably won the debate--and the election. |
11 | Served on the board of directors of several major corporations in the 1960s, including R.H. Macy and Co. and the Milwaukee Telephone Company. |
12 | He was host of CBS Radio's "Suspense" for six months in 1948 when the show went from a half hour to an hour. |
13 | He was president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) from 1935-38 and 1946-47. |
14 | He died of cancer on September 27, 1981 at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, New York City. His body was cremated and the ashes were given to the family. |
15 | Was widely considered to be one of the best dressed men in Hollywood and for years did not carry a wallet because it ruined the drape of his suits. |
16 | Had three children with his first wife Elizabeth Allen: daughter, Martha Bryan (born October 13, 1930), who died of spinal meningitis at the age of 14 months; daughter, Elizabeth Montgomery; and son, Robert Montgomery Jr.. |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Sins of the Children | 1930 | | Nick Higginson |
The Big House | 1930 | | Kent |
The Divorcee | 1930 | | Don |
Free and Easy | 1930 | | Larry |
Their Own Desire | 1929 | | Jack |
Untamed | 1929 | | Andy |
So This Is College | 1929 | | Biff |
Three Live Ghosts | 1929 | | William Foster |
The Single Standard | 1929 | | Party Boy (uncredited) |
The Gallant Hours | 1960 | | Narrator: American Sequences (voice, uncredited) |
Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950-1951 | TV Series | Mr. Ward Alan Squier Lucky Gagin |
Eye Witness | 1950 | | Adam Heyward |
Once More, My Darling | 1949 | | Collier 'Collie' Laing |
June Bride | 1948 | | Carey Jackson |
The Saxon Charm | 1948 | | Matt Saxon |
Ride the Pink Horse | 1947 | | Lucky Gagin |
Lady in the Lake | 1947 | | Phillip Marlowe |
They Were Expendable | 1945 | | Lt. John Brickley (as Robert Montgomery Comdr. U.S.N.R.) |
Unfinished Business | 1941 | | Tommy Duncan |
Here Comes Mr. Jordan | 1941 | | Joe Pendleton |
Rage in Heaven | 1941 | | Philip Monrell |
Mr. & Mrs. Smith | 1941 | | David Smith |
Haunted Honeymoon | 1940 | | Lord Peter Wimsey |
The Earl of Chicago | 1940 | | Robert Kilmount |
Fast and Loose | 1939 | | Joel Sloane |
Three Loves Has Nancy | 1938 | | Malcolm 'Mal' Niles |
Hollywood Handicap | 1938 | Short | Robert Montgomery |
Yellow Jack | 1938 | | John O'Hara |
The First Hundred Years | 1938 | | David Conway |
Live, Love and Learn | 1937 | | Bob Graham |
Ever Since Eve | 1937 | | Freddy Matthews |
Night Must Fall | 1937 | | Danny |
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney | 1937 | | Arthur Dilling |
Piccadilly Jim | 1936 | | James Crocker, Jr. |
Trouble for Two | 1936 | | Florizel |
Petticoat Fever | 1936 | | Dascom Dinsmore |
No More Ladies | 1935 | | Sherry |
Vanessa: Her Love Story | 1935 | | Benjamin Herries |
Biography of a Bachelor Girl | 1935 | | Richard 'Dickie' Kurt |
Forsaking All Others | 1934 | | Dillon Todd |
Hide-Out | 1934 | | Jonathan 'Lucky' Wilson |
Riptide | 1934 | | Tommie |
The Mystery of Mr. X | 1934 | | Nick Revel |
Fugitive Lovers | 1934 | | Paul Porter, aka Stephen Blaine |
Night Flight | 1933 | | Auguste Pellerin |
Another Language | 1933 | | Victor Hallam |
When Ladies Meet | 1933 | | Jimmie |
Made on Broadway | 1933 | | Jeff Bidwell |
Hell Below | 1933 | | Lieut. Thomas Knowlton USN |
Faithless | 1932 | | William 'Bill' Wade |
Blondie of the Follies | 1932 | | Larry |
Letty Lynton | 1932 | | Jerry Darrow |
-But the Flesh Is Weak | 1932 | | Max Clement |
Lovers Courageous | 1932 | | Willie |
Private Lives | 1931 | | Elyot |
The Man in Possession | 1931 | | Raymond Dabney |
Shipmates | 1931 | | Jonesey |
Strangers May Kiss | 1931 | | Steve |
The Easiest Way | 1931 | | Jack Madison |
Inspiration | 1931 | | André Montell |
The Voice of Hollywood No. 7 (Second Series) | 1931 | Short | |
War Nurse | 1930 | | Wally |
Love in the Rough | 1930 | | Kelly |
Our Blushing Brides | 1930 | | Tony Jardine |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood | 2010 | TV Mini-Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
That's Entertainment! | 1974 | performer: "It Must Be You" 1930 - uncredited | |
Here Comes Mr. Jordan | 1941 | performer: "The Last Rose of Summer" 1808 - uncredited | |
The First Hundred Years | 1938 | "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" 1909, uncredited / performer: "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" 1909 - uncredited | |
Live, Love and Learn | 1937 | "Song of the Volga Boatman", uncredited / performer: "Kaiser-Walzer Emperor Waltz op. 437" 1889 - uncredited | |
Night Must Fall | 1937 | "Mighty Lak' a Rose" 1901, uncredited / performer: "Rock-a-Bye Baby" 1886 - uncredited | |
Petticoat Fever | 1936 | performer: "Happy Days Are Here Again" 1929 - uncredited | |
Vanessa: Her Love Story | 1935 | performer: "D'Ye John Peel" - uncredited | |
Forsaking All Others | 1934 | performer: "Temptation" 1933, "Row Row Row Your Boat", "The Toreador Song" 1875 - uncredited | |
Night Flight | 1933 | performer: "How Dry I Am" | |
Made on Broadway | 1933 | "My Country 'Tis of Thee" 1832, uncredited | |
Hell Below | 1933 | performer: "Show Me the Way To Go Home" 1925 - uncredited | |
Private Lives | 1931 | performer: "Someday I'll Find You" 1931 - uncredited | |
The Man in Possession | 1931 | performer: "Chansonette" 1923 - uncredited | |
Shipmates | 1931 | "The Stars and Stripes Forever" 1896, uncredited | |
Love in the Rough | 1930 | performer: "Go Home and Tell Your Mother" 1930, "I'm Learning a Lot from You" 1930, "I'm Doing That Thing Falling In Love" 1930 - uncredited | |
The Divorcee | 1930 | performer: "You Were Meant For Me" 1929 - uncredited | |
Free and Easy | 1930 | performer: "It Must Be You" 1930, "The Corn Grows Green in Kansas" - uncredited | |
Their Own Desire | 1929 | "The Wedding March" 1843, uncredited | |
Untamed | 1929 | performer: "That Wonderful Something Is Love" 1929 - uncredited | |
So This Is College | 1929 | performer: "I Don't Want Your Kisses If I Can't Have Your Love" 1929, "The Farmer in the Dell" - uncredited | |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Hollywood Greats | 1978 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1969 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Mike Douglas Show | 1963 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Merv Griffin Show | 1963 | TV Series | Himself |
The Jack Paar Tonight Show | 1960-1961 | TV Series | Himself |
Today | 1960 | TV Series | Himself |
Navy Log | 1958 | TV Series | Himself / Host |
Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950-1957 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Jay Gatsby / Narrator / ... |
What's My Line? | 1957 | TV Series | Himself - Mystery Guest |
The Colgate Comedy Hour | 1954 | TV Series | Himself - Actor |
The Name's the Same | 1953 | TV Series | Himself - Contestant |
The Jack Benny Program | 1951 | TV Series | Himself |
Texaco Star Theatre | 1950 | TV Series | Himself |
The Secret Land | 1948 | Documentary | Narrator (voice, as Comdr. Robert Montgomery U.S.N.R.) |
Hollywood Goes to Town | 1938 | Short documentary | Himself |
The Romance of Celluloid | 1937 | Short | Himself |
Screen Snapshots Series 15, No. 8 | 1936 | Documentary short | Himself |
Starlit Days at the Lido | 1935 | Short | Himself |
Screen Snapshots Series 14, No. 8 | 1935 | Documentary short | Himself |
Screen Snapshots | 1932/II | Documentary short | Himself |
Estrellados | 1930 | | Himself (Guest Appearance at Premiere) (uncredited) |
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