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Robert Montgomery (born Henry Montgomery Jr.; May 21, 1904 – September 27, 1981) was an American film and television actor, director, and producer. He was also the father of actress Elizabeth Montgomery.
Montgomery settled in New York City to try his hand at writing and acting. He established a stage career, and became popular enough to turn down an offer to appear opposite Vilma Bánky in the film This Is Heaven (1929). Sharing a stage with George Cukor gave him an entry to Hollywood and a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where he debuted in So This Is College (also 1929).
Montgomery initially played exclusively in comedy roles, but portrayed a character in his first drama film in The Big House (1930). MGM was initially reluctant to assign him in such a role, until "his earnestness, and his convincing arguments, with demonstrations of how he would play the character" won him the assignment. From The Big House on, he was in constant demand. Appearing as Greta Garbo's romantic interest in Inspiration (1930) started him toward stardom with a rush. Norma Shearer chose him to star opposite her in The Divorcee (1930), Strangers May Kiss (1931), and Private Lives (1931), which led him to stardom.
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Robert Montgomery
Robert Montgomery | |
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| In office 1935–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Cantor |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Morgan |
| In office 1946–1947 | |
| Preceded by | George Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Reagan |
| Born | Henry Montgomery, Jr. (1904-05-21)May 21, 1904 Fishkill Landing, New York (now Beacon, New York), U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1981(1981-09-27) (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Bryan Allen (1928–1950; divorced); 2 children Elizabeth Grant Harkness (1950–1981; his death) |
| Children | Elizabeth Montgomery Robert Montgomery, Jr. |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
Robert Montgomery (May 21, 1904 – September 27, 1981) was an Americanactor and director. He was born in Beacon, New York. He starred in many movies, including Night Must Fall. He died in New York City from cancer. He was cremated.
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