Despite their enormous popularity, Montogomery & Stone only appear on three records. One was "Travel, Travel, Little Star" recorded January 24, 1911 (Victor 70033). Second was "Moriah (A Scottish Medley)" (Take 2) recorded the same day and backed by a third take recorded May 19, 1911 (Victor 70044). This one, "Gay Paree," was also recorded MKJay 19, 1911 but issued as Victor 70042. It was their final recording. Note that their opening spoken bit was later revived by Abbott & Costello. .
They Seem like such a talented duo. Too bad little of thier work survives. They would have done well in sound picture serials, If Montgomery hadn't died so early.
I am related to Dave Montgomery and have several autographed photos as well as pictures of Montgomery and Stone. He is the only famous person in my family.
@risqueclay That is neat. They were also the original Scarecrow and Tin Woodman in the first Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz" in 1903.
You hear a lot about Fred Stone, because he outlived his partner by many years and made several films, but you don't hear as much about Dave Montgomery, who seems to have died incredibly young by today's standards (Of what, I wonder?).
In any event, this proves why they were two of the great Broadway and vaudeville headliners of that early day.
@librarybob1958 I have an autographed photo of Dave Montgomery in his Tinman costume dated 1906. He died in 1917 of cancer and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetary in New York. He had an older brother, Harry (Scamp) Montgomery who was also an actor. Harry died in his mid 40's (7-8 years before Dave).
Despite their enormous popularity, Montogomery & Stone only appear on three records. One was "Travel, Travel, Little Star" recorded January 24, 1911 (Victor 70033). Second was "Moriah (A Scottish Medley)" (Take 2) recorded the same day and backed by a third take recorded May 19, 1911 (Victor 70044). This one, "Gay Paree," was also recorded MKJay 19, 1911 but issued as Victor 70042. It was their final recording. Note that their opening spoken bit was later revived by Abbott & Costello. .
horarwgt 1 month ago
They Seem like such a talented duo. Too bad little of thier work survives. They would have done well in sound picture serials, If Montgomery hadn't died so early.
Robpoorsoul 3 years ago
I am related to Dave Montgomery and have several autographed photos as well as pictures of Montgomery and Stone. He is the only famous person in my family.
risqueclay 4 years ago
@risqueclay That is neat. They were also the original Scarecrow and Tin Woodman in the first Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz" in 1903.
You hear a lot about Fred Stone, because he outlived his partner by many years and made several films, but you don't hear as much about Dave Montgomery, who seems to have died incredibly young by today's standards (Of what, I wonder?).
In any event, this proves why they were two of the great Broadway and vaudeville headliners of that early day.
librarybob1958 1 year ago
@librarybob1958 I have an autographed photo of Dave Montgomery in his Tinman costume dated 1906. He died in 1917 of cancer and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetary in New York. He had an older brother, Harry (Scamp) Montgomery who was also an actor. Harry died in his mid 40's (7-8 years before Dave).
risqueclay 1 year ago
This must be a really rare recording as Montgomery & Stone are not well known today. Thanks for sharing.
gmmix 4 years ago
Reminds me of my faves the Happiness Boys...except with better accompaniment! :-)
jcanavan10 4 years ago
Nice Videos indeed..! By the way, Can you upload more Classical Music Stuff?
transformingArt 4 years ago