Anyway, in the midst of doing a little surfing on the net, I ran across this photo of June. Okay, the blonde hair, different hairstyle and makeup, a few years younger ... okay, I can see it.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Back in Bob's Very, Very Slender Days
June Walker, whose birthday is Wednesday, June 14th, originated the character of Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on Broadway. You know, the Marilyn Monroe role. Hmmm ... I never quite saw that.
Bob and June Walker in War Nurse (1930)
Anyway, in the midst of doing a little surfing on the net, I ran across this photo of June. Okay, the blonde hair, different hairstyle and makeup, a few years younger ... okay, I can see it.
Anyway, in the midst of doing a little surfing on the net, I ran across this photo of June. Okay, the blonde hair, different hairstyle and makeup, a few years younger ... okay, I can see it.
Thursday, June 08, 2017
While the Fans Are Still Alive to Enjoy It ....
Two beautiful people, he in a tuxedo and she in gown and fur, with aperitifs in hand looking longingly into each other's eyes ...
Oh, would somebody PLEASE release Letty Lynton on DVD!! TCM, the WB, Criterion ... Hey, Netflix, you've got the coin! A remastered movie added to your immense collection would be a nice touch, certainly a lot less expensive then those mini-series you are churning out. Just think about it. Please.
Oh, would somebody PLEASE release Letty Lynton on DVD!! TCM, the WB, Criterion ... Hey, Netflix, you've got the coin! A remastered movie added to your immense collection would be a nice touch, certainly a lot less expensive then those mini-series you are churning out. Just think about it. Please.
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
He Just Looked Great in a Uniform!
This is a photo taken by the Navy on Bob's return home from serving in the Pacific. And the difference between a Navy portrait of Bob and an MGM portrait of same is ... MAKEUP! Makeup and lighting can do wonders for a middle-aged actor, but Bob doesn't need it here. So you can see his predominant five-o'clock shadow and his double chin, so what. This is one handsome 39-year-old dude.
Lt. Commander Henry Montgomery, Jr., May, 1943
Sunday, June 04, 2017
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Still a Beautiful Young Man
I became an "official" contributor on the blog five years ago. It was May 27th, 2012, when Carrie finally convinced me that my doing the blog would actually work out. Carrie is a great convincer.
And after five years of reading/writing/watching/listening to Robert Montgomery, I continue to think that he was a beautiful young man who grew into being a most admirable man. Complicated, yes. A man who did not suffer fools, yes. But, amazing in his accomplishments, the extent of his talents. Would so loved to have met the man. Shake his hand and thank him for the many, many enjoyable hours I have spent with him, if in spirit only.
And thank you for giving me the excuse to do this. For the most part, the blog is great fun, although there are those times when my mind freezes and it's a real challenge to come up with a post. But, fortunately, having such a fascinating subject saves the day. Thanks, again, for checking in.
And after five years of reading/writing/watching/listening to Robert Montgomery, I continue to think that he was a beautiful young man who grew into being a most admirable man. Complicated, yes. A man who did not suffer fools, yes. But, amazing in his accomplishments, the extent of his talents. Would so loved to have met the man. Shake his hand and thank him for the many, many enjoyable hours I have spent with him, if in spirit only.
And thank you for giving me the excuse to do this. For the most part, the blog is great fun, although there are those times when my mind freezes and it's a real challenge to come up with a post. But, fortunately, having such a fascinating subject saves the day. Thanks, again, for checking in.
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