And What Was Bob Doing 76 Years Ago Today?

NEW YORK:  Gov. Thomas E. Dewey is joined by stage, screen and radio celebrities in final appeal to the voters in a nation-wide broadcast 11/1 over the three leading networks.  Left to right:  James Melton, singer; Mrs. Dewey; Gov. Dewey; and Robert Montgomery, actor.  

Not that things haven't changed much in politics, but ... this nation-wide broadcast the night before the 1948 national election was over the major radio networks (NBC, ABC, CBS and Mutual).  Yes, there really was life before television.   And, in all honesty folks, the honorable Gov. Dewey would never have had any success in politics if tv coverage had been around in his day.  

More Hot Stuff, Bob and Norma This Time

 A nice cover on the January, 1930 issue of Screen Romances,

And an even nicer photo inside the magazine from Their Own Desire (1929) with Bob and Norma.   Their first movie together, but their first kiss?  Hmmm ...  

Hot Stuff for Madge, Even Bob

 It appears that Bob and Madge are really into the scene.  Goooo, Madge!  This is one of the sexiest scenes I have seen between the two of them.  

                Bob and Madge Evans in Made on Broadway (1933)

Lucky Bob, Supported by Beautiful Ladies

 In When Ladies Meet (1933) Alice Brady portrays the friend who owns a beautiful summer "cottage" in New Jersey, large enough for the entire group.  She is 42 years old in this rather nice photograph taken in 1935.   

Maureen O'Sullivan is 21 years old in this gorgeous photo taken by Ted Allan.  She co-starred with Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan the Ape Man (1932), proving her body was as beautiful as her face.  Maureen teamed with Bob in Hide-Out (1934), my personal choice of Bob's most beautiful leading lady.  Such a great pairing.  There really should have been a Hide-Out, Part 2 made.  

Madge Evans starred with Bob in four movies between 1932 and 1936.  They were a handsome couple who simply jelled on screen.  I particularly enjoyed her performance as the ex-wife in Made on Broadway (1933).  

And What Was Bob Up To 79 Years Ago?

 VISITORS FROM HOLLYWOOD ...... NEW YORK ...... Back in "civvies" ex-Lieutenant Commander Robert Montgomery, movie star who served in the navy during the war, is shown with Mrs. Montgomery as they attended a party in the Cub Room of the Stork Club.  10.18.45

Poor Betty, still uncomfortable in front of a camera after 15 years. 

 

Just Love It!

I doubt it comes as a surprise, but I just love the wonderful Danny portraits taken for Night Must Fall (1937).  Bob is in full character in all of them and it is captured excellently by the photographer, C. S. Bull.  This one may be showing its age but, to me, the color makes him seem more alive, more real.  Just love it.

            Robert Montgomery as Danny in Night Must Fall (1947)

Yukky!

 Bob may be suffering a hangover in this still, but he looks pretty much like how I feel with the cold/flu I am currently experiencing.  I go through this most every fall, it lasts on average about two weeks.  I'm halfway through it.  I shall survive, but a Thursday post is unlikely.  Shall be back next week ... hopefully!

                    Still of Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Smith (1941)

Bob the Beautiful/Handsome Dude***

 And a younger Bob in 1934's Fugitive Lovers.  The shot is from the beginning of the movie with scruffy prisoner Paul Porter going over the wall with the aid of the handy prison blanket.  At 30 years of age Bob is in the beautiful, transitioning to handsome stage.                 

In 1934 his beard status is considered scruffy.  These days it's just a common style.  Love the shadow of his face on the wall.  Bob times Two!

*** Yes, I was late for my Tuesday post.  My apologies.  These days I'm happy to remember I have a blog!  

One Handsome Dude Our Mr. Montgomery

 36 years old and ever so handsome ... and then WWII takes its toll.  Ah, but it was his choice.  Besides, beauty just isn't skin deep, etc., etc., etc.  Well perhaps it is skin deep in Hollywood.  

           Robert Montgomery, Portrait for Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941)