"... with all legal impediments extinguished ..."

 YAHOO!!!!!!!!!  

Great news shared by Ms. Carrie today ... a 4G restoration of Letty Lynton (1932) is being featured at the TCM Classical Film Festival.  On May 1st Letty will be shown in all its glorious B&W at the Egyptian Theatre in L.A.  Just fantastic.  Unfortunately, there is no mention of the movie being released to DVD, but surely TCM/Warner Archive will do the honors, particularly since Warner Bros. Discovery did the restoration.  

Anyway, it is going to happen, period.  I'm thinking about the scene wherein Mr. Montgomery makes his first appearance on the boat.  Ahhh...  

And in his spare time ...

 "Robert Montgomery is the host-narrator and occasional star of his popular dramatic series, "Robert Montgomery Presents Your Lucky Strike Theatre" and "Robert Montgomery Presents The Johnson's Wax Program," each seen on NBC-TV alternate Monday nights.  Montgomery is also executive producer of the program."  (12/18/53)

In case you are wondering about Bob's odd stance, it's a balancing trick.  The lifted leg with his foot on the bench helps keep him stationary.  If he were to stand straight up with both feet on the floor, he'll easily enough start to sway, a problem since the camera is focused on him probably shoulder high and any small movement would be noticeable.  Hey, it's 1953 live television, you do what you can!

And What was Bob doing in February of 1929?

"In connection with the signing of Robert Montgomery by M-G-M it's appropriate to quote the old one about 'all good things come to he who waits.'  Montgomery, who has bag and baggaged to the Coast, was signed to play opposite Vilma Banky a few months ago but it developed that he wasn't the type and James Hall was commandeered for the part instead.  But M-G-M snatched him up and now he's in possession of a long-term contract."

Speaking of Blondi ...

One handsome couple do Bob and Myrna make.  Here we have a stare down between Jimmie and Mary in When Ladies Meet (1933).  I like the concept of Bob competing with Frank Morgan for Myrna.  Too much.  Still, it is one of Bob's better movies, definitely worth watching.  

               Bob and Myrna Loy in When Ladies Meet (1933)

The movie is available for streaming on TCM through April 22nd.  And Blondie of the Follies (1932) is available through April 27th.  

Bob, Marion & Hearst Made Three

Handsome couple, don't you think.  This publicity shot was taken for Bondie of the Follies (1932). 

The usual pale-skinned Mr. Montgomery is replaced here with a heavily tanned Mr. Montgomery.  Blondie was filmed June through July, and it appears Bob got in a few weekends playing polo.  Yeah, looking good, Mr. Montgomery.

             Bob and Marion Davies in Blondie of the Follies (1932)