Offering Service to a Discerning Clientele - But Not Moi, Darn it!

 I was looking through my old copies of  the "Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club Advertiser" when ... LOL, like I would ever have a need for such a publication!  It is neat that the 1995 issue below features a photo of Mr. Robert Montgomery and his new toy, a 1935 Bentley 3-1/2 litre lightweight tourer by Vanden Plas (the coachwork company).  Impressive vehicle.  Bob and Betty would take a car tour of Europe with it that year.  Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it!  

A slightly larger copy of the photo.

And to prove it really is Bob in the car ...

He Looks so Comfortable with that Mike

 Bob appeared before congressional committees five times, that I can think of.  This is his last appearance, January 15, 1960, a mere 62 years ago.  Two photos follow, one from each of the major wire services, Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI).  Between the two captions, one gets a good idea of the story.  

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 --- MONTGOMERY TESTIFIES --- Robert Montgomery, actor and director, testifies today before the Federal Communications Committee in its inquiry into questionable practices in the broadcasting industry.  AP 1960

1/15/60 WASHINGTON: TV producer Robert Montgomery is shown as he appears before the FCC 1/15.  He charged that rumors of rigged TV quiz shows and payola were widespread throughout the broadcast industry long before they came to public light.  He said the broadcasters should be given a chance at self regulation - but the chance should be limited.  UPI

Robert Montgomery, aka Danny

 Bob so captured the essence of Danny, the charming psychopath of Night Must Fall.  He was certainly in character when the publicity stills were taken, this portrait is downright mesmerizing.  (And that houndstooth jacket doesn't help any!)  

                    Robert Montgomery in Night Must Fall (1937)

You're On Your Own, Elizabeth!

Hi!  Hope everybody had a super holiday season.  And now we're all ready and raring for another fun year.   Right?  Well, ready perhaps.

This is a fun interview with father Robert Montgomery re daughter Elizabeth.  I got this in a group of clippings and the very end of it is missing, which does not harm the article.  It appears to have been written in the spring of 1953.  

Ray Milland's Birthday is January 3rd ... Now write that on the blackboard 50 times.

 Starting the new year off in usual form ... Ray's birthday was yesterday.  Sigh.  Anyway, love the lobby card for Ambassador Bill (1931), a Will Rogers vehicle with a young Ray (24) in a featured role.  I'm glad he didn't stay with the mustache.  

           Ray Milland and Marguerite Churchill in Ambassador Bill