This quite long, but totally interesting article is from the July, 1943 issue of Cosmopolitan. Do keep in mind that the magazine was owned by William Randolph Hearst and there just might be a tad of propaganda mixed into the tale of Lt. Commander Montgomery. Whatever, the article does provide additional information regarding Bob's military service. I'm guessing a majority of it is basically true, just exaggerated. Anyway, it is a fun read.
Bob kills time on the set of Blondie of the Follies (1932). Piano lessons were de rigueur for children of society back in the day. Or basically every household that could afford a piano.
Bob certainly had the hands that would help him out on the keyboard. Just look at those long fingers! And the cigarettes ... looks like Camels. And he was doing Lucky Strike ads at this time ...
The time has finally come ... Letty Lynton's copyright has expired!! 2025 has come at last. Wunderbar. Well, not quite.
Warner Bros. still owns the film, I assume, but Warners Archives is no longer in operation, no DVDs being released. That would have made life too easy. I could find only two companies that would be able to deal with Warner and make the DVDs: Critic's Choice Video and Criterion. Neither company is exactly open to film selection ideas from lowly viewers, but I shared my thoughts with them anyway. And with TCM. I figured Warner Bros. was too worried about their staff upheavals to help me out with Letty!
Do any of you good people have a close relative working for Warners?
It is so darn frustrating to want something so much and not have the foggiest idea as to how to obtain it!
Oh, and to be clear ... yes, there are people out there producing Letty Lynton DVDs for sale. They are doing so legally now, but they are still horrid copies. Of course, you would need access to the film in Warners vault to produce a good copy. Ah, to be able to actually see the young Robert when he first leaves his ship cabin!
Another great month for Bob's movies on TCM ... there are four streaming presently, with three more to come.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) ends earliest, on January 9th.
Three Loves Has Nancy (1938) runs until January 31st
Then Blondie of the Follies (1932) and Ever Since Eve (1937) both end on February 2nd.
The Big House (1930) begins streaming January 14th.
Hide-Out (1934) was shown in December and begins another probably brief run on January 16th. (They should just make it a permanent listing!)
And The Earl of Chicago (1940) is the 7th movie showing in January starting January 31st.
Okay, Ray Milland's birthday is January 3rd. I began doing this post and realized today is the 4th. I'm late once again. I did remember it last year. The year before I was a week late. I really, really thought I'd get it right this year. Updated my calendar for his birthday a month ago. Have noted that reminder numerous times. Aaarrghh!
Anyway, love those blue-eyed men!
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