Hitchcock vs. Lombard

Carole & Co. has a writeup up on Carole Lombard directing Alfred Hitchcock's cameo in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I've seen video of her directing Hitch & believe it was also photographed for a Life Magazine issue.

TCM Bob Schedule for September

Not bad for one month's time. As always, check your local listings for exact time.

14 Friday
6 a.m. Hide-Out
Farmers take in an injured racketeer and try to reform him. Cast: Robert Montgomery, Maureen O'Sullivan, Mickey Rooney. Dir: W.S. Van Dyke II

16 Sunday
12 p.m. Here Comes Mr. Jordan
A prizefighter who died before his time is reincarnated as a tycoon with a murderous wife. Cast: Robert Montgomery, Evelyn Keyes, Claude Rains. Dir: Alexander Hall

17 Monday
6 a.m. Biography Of A Bachelor Girl
A portrait painter is reunited with a lost love when her upcoming memoirs threaten his political career. Cast: Ann Harding, Robert Montgomery, Edward Everett Horton. Dir: Edward H. Griffith

18 Tuesday
4:45 p.m. Rage In Heaven
A jealous man plots to fake his death and incriminate his wife's suspected lover. Cast: Robert Montgomery, Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders. Dir: W.S. Van Dyke II

22 Saturday
8 a.m. Lady In The Lake
Philip Marlowe searches for a missing woman in this mystery shot entirely from the detective's viewpoint. Cast: Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan. Dir: Robert Montgomery

12:15 a.m. Free And Easy
A bumbling manager turns a beauty queen into a Hollywood star. Cast: Buster Keaton, Anita Page, Robert Montgomery. Dir: Edward Sedgwick.

Photo Friday - Busman's Honeymoon

A recent picture of Robert Montgomery who has just arrived in England to star in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios picture "Busman's Honeymoon", at Denham.

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Anita Page's Thoughts On Bob

Anita Page starred in 4 Robert Montgomery films over her short career: Free and Easy, Our Blushing Brides, War Nurse, and The Easiest Way. Alternative Film Blog has posted an interview (in 2 parts) with author Allan Ellenberger, who interviewed Anita for his Ramon Novarro book.


One of the questions posted to Allan was what were Anita's thoughts on her on-screen romantic partners. On Robert Montgomery:

"I thought Robert had a marvelous manner of acting and a great line delivery. I once asked him how he achieved this style and he said 'stage work.' He told me that learning basic acting is essential, but real technique must come from working before a live audience. You learn how to time comic line-delivery, as well as develop your acting skills.

"When I asked if he played people like himself, he said 'no, no. You get costumes that are entirely different.' He also said that was one way to get rid of stage fright. It helps keep you anonymous with [the] audience — so if you forgot your lines, they wouldn't recognize you when you became another character. You were less nervous. I never forgot Bob's tip that day on the set, so when the door was open for me to do a live performance, I jumped on it!"

Automobile Accessories

Cars today come with DVD players, GPS devices, and leather seats. This particular early 30s model comes with a Robert Montgomery on the running board.

A note with the photo said it was a Duesenberg - couldn't tell you for sure. Bob did own some beautiful cars over his career...