Political commercials almost over for another year ... aw, shucks.

STARS AT HOLLYWOOD PINK PROBE

Screen actors Robert Montgomery, left, and Ronald Reagan, right, are pictured in the sidelines at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearing on Hollywood communism after Montgomery left the witness stand.  In his concluding statement to the probers, Montgomery said:  "The impression is gathered that only a small minority in Hollywood is fighting communism and fascism.  This is exactly the reverse of the picture."  10/23/47

Happy Halloween!!

 I'd be hesitant to drink anything while being wrapped up from head-to-toe.  Or was part of Elsa's wrappings an adult diaper?  Hadn't thought of that before.  

   Elsa Lancaster takes a break filming Bride of Frankenstein (1935}

I bet he wishes he could have a cigarette.

"Robert Montgomery awaits the signal from the control room to go "on the air" with his NBC television program.  He is host and producer of "Robert Montgomery Presents Your Lucky Strike Theatre," presented alternate Monday nights on the NBC video network."  Stamped April 20, 1950.  

1950 was a big year for Bob, both professionally and on the home front (the spousal switch).  The tension shows.  I hope the smile appeared in time.  

  

For the record:  Night Flight (1933) is available to stream on TCM until Nov. 18th.  

AND, Petticoat Fever (1936) is available through November 25th.  Great movie.  And Bob is great in Night Flight.  His entrance in the movie is just superb.  

Being seen off by friends in your Sunday best for a train ride across country ... life has changed. Well, except for the box of chocolates.

"At the Sante Fe Station, Mr. & Mrs. Elliott Nugent look over some picture postcards with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Montgomery just before the latter left for New York."  

  

I'm guessing this to be 1935, recognizing Betty's traveling attire from other photos.  That's one big corsage Betty has on.  Bob with a simple carnation in his lapel is right on, as always.  Check out the Whitman's Sampler on display above Bob's left shoulder.  

"Mr. & Mrs. Bob Montgomery leave on The Chief for a short vacation at their home in the east."  

Looks like Bob skipped his morning shave.  Well, he is on vacation after all. 

Makes me want to see the movie

 Just love this photo of Irene Dunne for the movie Backstreet (1932).  Sheer perfection, including the hair styling, the fur stole and white gown.  And the exquisite pearl necklace arranged just so.  The open- mouthed smile.  The costume designer, Vera West, and makeup artist Jack Pierce deserve credit.  I do not know who the photographer was, but he deserves a round of applause.  It is even a double-weight photo!  

Irene Dunne made my day.  You'd think it was me getting excited about a young Mr. Montgomery.