Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on August 8, 2024

Day 9 of Summer Under the Stars returns me to familiar and comfortable (not to mention incredibly attractive) territory – it’s Montgomery Clift Day! For my money, Clift was one of the most talented (and attractive . . . did I mention that already?) actors of his generation. Or any...   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on June 14, 2024

THE PAIRS THAT NEVER WERE: Montgomery Clift and Tab Hunter On June 14, 2024 By CarolIn Uncategorized It’s Pride Month and we are celebrating it here at the Garden! And what better way to do that than with THE PAIRS THAT NEVER WERE and two of Classi   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 24, 2023

John Wayne and Montgomery Clift clash in Howard Hawks's "Red River" Red River (1948) is an American western film directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Walter Brennan, and Joanne Dru. The movie is based on The Chisholm Trail, first published in The Saturday Evening   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on June 10, 2021

PRIDE MONTH: John Ireland and Montgomery Clift in Red River (1948) On June 10, 2021 By CarolIn Uncategorized June is Pride Month and, like always, celebrations abound here at the Garden. And while I’ve already talked about some of the big ones, li   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 29, 2020

In our ongoing series, we continue shining a light on classic actors we think more people should get to know. This week our focus is none other than Montgomery Clift! Monty Clift was one of the unsung champions of a new brand of acting that bridged the gap between the...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on October 15, 2019

When it comes to public opinion of Montgomery Clift, two images tend to dominate. One is of a celebrated, influential actor who coupled unusual sensitivity with traditionally masculine roles. The other is a Hollywood tragedy, believed to be haunted and destroyed by his homosexuality and a serious ca   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Samantha Ellis on June 16, 2019

Cooking with the Stars — Montgomery Clift’s Crabmeat Rarebit [Please insert photo titled ‘Montgomery Clift’ at the top of the article.] Montgomery Clift If you’ve read my Cooking with the Stars column in the past, you may know that I usually choose the actors and recipes that I   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on October 17, 2012

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Montgomery Clift, born on October 17, 1920! When the words “1950’s” and “method actor” are mentioned, most people tend to think of Marlon Brando. Well, with all due respect to Mr. Brando — another name pops into my head: the nam   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on August 20, 2011

Montgomery Clift (October 17, 1920 – July 23, 1966), first film was opposite John Wayne in the film, Red River(1948). Clift's second movie was, The Search. Clift, rewrote most of the script himself and the movie was nominated for a screenwriting Academy Award, but the original writers were   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on October 17, 2010

Well... it is their Birthday! :) Rita Hayworth (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), Film actress and dancer who became famous in the 1940s not only as one of the era's top stars, but also as a great sex symbol. Rita, is best known for her performance in the...   read more