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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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...
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Robert Montgomery PresentsSeries • 1950
Mr. & Mrs. SmithMovie • 1941
They Were ExpendableMovie • 1945
Lady in the LakeMovie • 1946
That's Entertainment!Movie • 1974
That's Entertainment, Part IIMovie • 1976
Ride the Pink HorseMovie • 1947
Rage in HeavenMovie • 1941
Forsaking All OthersMovie • 1934
Here Comes Mr. JordanMovie • 1941
Night FlightMovie • 1933
The Last of Mrs. CheyneyMovie • 1937
The Big HouseMovie • 1930
Night Must FallMovie • 1937
Their Own DesireMovie • 1929
The DivorceeMovie • 1930
Our Blushing BridesMovie • 1930