His classic good looks transcend any time period. The color photo at :50 could have been taken in the late 1970's. The music goes well with the images of Clift.
@droolet: the music is from the soundtrack of the movie "Somewhere in Time" with Jane Seymour & Christopher Reeve. Very beautiful songs befitting Monty, I believe:)
But I think Mark Harmon is too old now to play Monty. I can't think of anyone as young, handsome or as talented that could do a Monty biopic currently.
What a wonderful collection of pictures! What a beautiful man! RIP, dear Monty. How sad that when you are remembered nowadays, it's more for your life offscreen than your incredible talent. You are not forgotten!
Happy 90th Birthday monty ,I am sure millions still see you when they are watching your movies.our love for you will be always in our hearts . I love you monty.Happy birthday.
wow you could not have chosen better music,and like monty it touches the heart.Lovely pictures. I think monty will be always in his fans hearts , no matter how may centuries pass. monty i love you for ever. thanks for shearing
Montgomery was a genius when it came to acting, but he hated films & the whole film industry & all the falseness that went with Hollywood, pity his life took such a sad turn and his demise was so slow and tortured, I never tire of this beautiful music can anyone tell me what it is?? wonderful tribute to a wonderful human being.
Monty Clift was one of the handsomest, and most talented actors Hollywood has ever produced. I never tire of watching his sensitive face and subtle acting style. Two of my favorite films of his are The Search in which he is so unselfishly kind to the young War orphan: and From Here to Eternity which simply breaks my heart every time I watch it.
It's a very difficult question... I think he was a very tormented person because his personal life. Liz Taylor desire so much to married him but he only could be your one of her most dearest lifetime friend.
i think thay however loved each other much more none can imagine. Maybe Clift loved her much than her husbands (or anyone) loved her, she loved him more (absolutely more) another person in his life. That he was omosexual was a different, very different thing. I think "Bessie" for him and in his heart -beyond sex too- was really different: not simply a woman, more than a woman, more than a man could be.
Yes., indeed. Sometimes Hollywood industry is very unfair. For instance another example, to me, is Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia. I also love Gregory Peck -who won the Oscar- but I really think that Peter was sublime.
its ashame he was a great actor played a really good part in from here to eternity still cannot believe after all this time he as gone to heaven at such an early stage in is career
he really had the most beautiful face of hollywood and of the XX century + he was so talented (it's so rare for a handsome man). his eyes - it's just an ocean of emotions inside them. he was gorgeous
Great tribute to an overlooked actor. Until the drugs,alcohol and car crash he was right up there with Dean,Brando and Newman. Shame to lose him so young, but atleast we still have his great work in film to keep him around.
an actor of great intensity. sadly, he had a strong taste for liquor. a bad car crash in 1958 spoiled his good looks, though he still was cast in films - the director would work around his 'bad' side; one side of his face was paralyzed. his last film,' the misfits' has him cast with marilyn monroe & clark gable. all three would be gone within a year of its release. in it he plays (true to his life) an alcoholic with misgivings about his sexual preferences. the music is by john williams.
His last official film was in 1966 -- The Defector -- not The Misfits. Gable, Monroe and Thelma Ritter passed away within after completing The Misfits - NOT Monty!
his car accident was in fact on May 12, 1956...in the movie Misfits he did not have any misgivings of sexual preference..he in fact had "mother" issues!
just clarifying film plot of "The Misfits"... Monty like his character Perce Howland had issues with his mother...quite possibly an over bearing and hard to please person... Can be viewed in phonebooth scene when Perce is talking to his mother. Nothing noted in The Misfits regarding Perce's sexual preference.
I agree. His mother was a very difficult woman, i think, my opinion is that her personality caused many problems in Clift, in his 'self meaning' and in his relationship with others, women and men.
I've read - no more than few lines however - in Capua's book that, more, he maybe underwent an abuse by theatre people when he was a teen.
I don't think his choice of sexual preference was free and intimate.
- i'm sorry, i can't speak english well, my lexical choices are awful.
Thats probably true. The entertainment world is full of homosexuals who like to take advantage of young men in their early teens. Their sin is very great before God. But even these people can recieve forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
@758235498: "The entertainment world is full of homosexuals who like to take advantage of young men in their early teens. Their sin is very great before God. But even these people can recieve forgiveness in Jesus Christ."
How about all the "homosexuals" in the Church? And what about all the straight guys who like to take advantage of young men? Hm? You going to talk about those? Of course not, you stupid puppet.
I believe he is so under appreciated, I'm writing a college term paper on him and james dean drawing parallels on both of them. It's surprising how many books and films and references are dedicated to dean while monty has so few. At least everyone knows who knows Monty knows who Hollywood's first rebel truly was. Eat you heart out dean and brando.
I got them from several different biographies at my local library; one written by Robert Laguardia, one by Patricia Bosworth & one by Barney Hoskyns - good luck in finding these & good reading!
Hello, I´m a peruvian girl and I´m a big Monty´s fan. I´ve seen almost all his movies. He was the best. Superb. Gorgeous. A terrific actor and the most beautiful man on the screen. When I watch any of his movies I just can´t apart my eyes on him. I love you Monty. RIP
Thank you, letemp...the music is from the soundtrack of 'Somewhere in Time', a Christopher Reeve/Jane Seymour romance drama. A very good movie indeed!
Monty was a beautiful child who became a beautiful man...an incredible actor and human being. I know as I feel that spiritual connection with him.I wish he had a better life. Wish I could wish him happiness in person. Hope God is taking care of him.
Thanks for the lovely tribute that traces his life.
God bless you, Monty and you are happy to know how much you are being still loved!
such a great actor, so talented .. but what a dramatic life .. drugs, closeted homosexual, beating up his boyfriends, S&M parties .. a tormented soul trying to escape his pain ...
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful actor, a wonderful human being, & what very moving music, sad to look at when you think that his likes are with us no more . Thanks for such a beautiful video.
Monty was of another time and era, those of us that knew him found two people at one time ..the adolescent and the man...intertwined with this was the great artist that Monty was. it was atribute to his acting that when you were with Monty he would project at times a great calmness and understanding,though below the surface he was in varying states of tumult most of the time. He was very gracious to my wife and myself and he really believed in Chivalry for Monty in the end was a true gentleman
Take a look at Monty in the fight scene in Red River. Youll know what I mean and yes there will never be anyone like Mr Clift. Don't worry I'm his biggest fan!
That was so nice! Monty was such an amazing actor have never seen anyone quite like him!! It was nice to see those images of him growing up but you can't help but feel so sad when you think of all that went on in his life!! A lovely tribute to a great actor...there will never be anyone like Montgomery Clift...love him!
Oh Monty, you were too beautiful for this world! I know I've said THAT too many times. As I loved him, I have also loved his friendship with Liz Taylor. I find such delight in the photographs of them together, they were simply soulmates. If he had lived, I could picture them old and wierd together, still the best kind of friends.
You're welcome hubbell! They sure don't make them like Monty anymore. Monty could have had a better life, but his long-time shrink condoned his drinking and drugging, probably to keep him as a patient for as long as possible. Monty should've listened to his friends who cared, so that he would have been happier & lived longer. What a shame!
I've seen most of them, except for Lonely Hearts, Freud and the Defector. I'm sure those are available through Amazon or EBay though. Did you know he turned down 'On the Waterfront' and 'Sunset Blvd'? among others. He was very picky about what movies he choose to do!
Yeah, I read in Patricia Boswell's bio on Monty that he turned down those films. I always thought he would have been wonderful in Susnset Blvd. I loved that movie, but Monty woulda made it great. I haven't seen The Search! It's so hard to find-did you ever see that one?
"The Search" is my favorite Clift film. Point of interest: It was filmed and released before he became famous. After it was released, a soldier approched director Fred Zinneman and asked, "where did you find a soldier who could act?" How is that for a compliment?
Turner Classic Movies shows it sometimes. I have seen it several times and cry joyful tears at the end. Try the Turner website. It may even be available for sale.
So you're an Aussie, hah? Cool, I love you guys! Yes, Tom Cruise does look so like Monty, like in The Color of Money! Plus he is a good actor as well. Unfortunately with the $cientology, it's giving him a bad rap. I will send you a regular e-mail to discuss further, my fellow Monty lover!
Yes I totally agree with you on that one. I live in Australia, so the trek for me is alot longer. We love Monty so much even though he did'nt love himself. He was definately a gorgeous, sensitive, neurotic, tortured man. All the things I love about him. There will never be another Montgomery Clift, inside or outside. Does a young Tom Cruise remind you of him though? That bit on the tribute where you only see his eyes reminds me of Cruise's eyes.
Wanna here my story? I have pictures of him on my mobile phone. 7 x 5 of him and liz on my display unit. All the documentaries on him, 15 of his movies. Bought to much on Ebay. My friend made up a jacket with his face and Monty fan club on it. No whose obsessed? Oh by the way I make my family and friends watch Monty movies with me (whether they want to or not) ha ha.
But he's such a pleasant obsession, IMO! Yeah, I got my boyfriend to watch Red River and A Place In the Sun with me a few times. He was impressed with Mr. Clift as well. Monty could act circles around most of the actors today, for sure! He was amazing!
Yeah, my boyfriend said he'll take me to New York one day and see where he lived on 61st street and his grave site. I sometimes wish I'd been around in the 50's. It seems such a cool era. Wher'e Montyholics!
I know, I agree with you tracy! I always feel I was better suited to have lived in the 50s. I believe that People were better then, overall. I live about an hour from NYC, one of these days I too would like to make that trek and see where he lived & is buried. I would leave some nice flowers for him. Our poor, sweet Monty.
I'm planning on going both places tomorrow or the next day. I'm feeling pretty crappy last couple of days, and I think a Monty Clift communion might do me good.
Thanks again tracy! The music's from the movie 'Somewhere in Time' - Christopher Reeve starred in - found it at the library, actually! I know, I am obsessed with Monty also, haha! I have a couple of pictures of him taped up next to my computer. He was possibly the most beautiful and sexy actor/man that ever lived, in my book! Liz Taylor was lucky to have know him, I'd love to talk to HER someday!
His classic good looks transcend any time period. The color photo at :50 could have been taken in the late 1970's. The music goes well with the images of Clift.
gattaca5000 1 month ago
great video with many rare pics of Monty. Thank you for making this one.
irinagarbo 2 months ago
he truly was the most beautiful human being on the planet.
fightinside1 2 months ago
He was very hot. Definitely one the best looking men of all time.
spaciousgalaxy 3 months ago
@droolet: the music is from the soundtrack of the movie "Somewhere in Time" with Jane Seymour & Christopher Reeve. Very beautiful songs befitting Monty, I believe:)
cadebra1961 3 months ago
what music is it please...
droolet 3 months ago
Hand down my favorite actor. Thank u for this great tribute!
classicchica39 8 months ago
But I think Mark Harmon is too old now to play Monty. I can't think of anyone as young, handsome or as talented that could do a Monty biopic currently.
cadebra1961 8 months ago
A movie about Monty's life should be done, starring Mark Harmon, who bears a strong resemblance to Monty.
pagalley1 9 months ago
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pagalley1 9 months ago
James Dean worship this guy..
wisesatyr72 11 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful tribute to the marvelous, beloved Montgomery Clift.
IslandJan 11 months ago
Monty...I adore this man...
MaxGla27 1 year ago
What a wonderful collection of pictures! What a beautiful man! RIP, dear Monty. How sad that when you are remembered nowadays, it's more for your life offscreen than your incredible talent. You are not forgotten!
CrazyLudwig89 1 year ago
Monty is the best of the best. He will always be my favorite actor.
magyarwho 1 year ago
thanks for sharing .Monty Clift was so talented and beautiful.
ambrelynn 1 year ago
This is one of the most intense and moving tributes I've seen!! I had already seen in the past, but it is always exciting!
TheBigValley 1 year ago
que homen lindo, pena que era gay
MaLove66 1 year ago
Happy 90th Birthday monty ,I am sure millions still see you when they are watching your movies.our love for you will be always in our hearts . I love you monty.Happy birthday.
montyclift4ever 1 year ago 2
Lovely!
livewithrespect 1 year ago
wow you could not have chosen better music,and like monty it touches the heart.Lovely pictures. I think monty will be always in his fans hearts , no matter how may centuries pass. monty i love you for ever. thanks for shearing
montyclift4ever 1 year ago 4
Thanking you graciously for this wonderful video! :)
VerySimplePerson 1 year ago
Montgomery was a genius when it came to acting, but he hated films & the whole film industry & all the falseness that went with Hollywood, pity his life took such a sad turn and his demise was so slow and tortured, I never tire of this beautiful music can anyone tell me what it is?? wonderful tribute to a wonderful human being.
mickeyh1961 1 year ago 2
Monty Clift was one of the handsomest, and most talented actors Hollywood has ever produced. I never tire of watching his sensitive face and subtle acting style. Two of my favorite films of his are The Search in which he is so unselfishly kind to the young War orphan: and From Here to Eternity which simply breaks my heart every time I watch it.
allieree 1 year ago
Monty was a great guy. its ashame only had him around for what seems so little time
steve01226 2 years ago
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starskhutchgel 2 years ago
I recommend you the biography about Monty by Patricia Bosworth. A very, very good book *
starskhutchgel 2 years ago
Where did you get all those pictures, man!!! Monty wasn´t just an actor. He was an artist, an ICON...
Man with a soul and vision.
001Broadway 2 years ago
It's a very difficult question... I think he was a very tormented person because his personal life. Liz Taylor desire so much to married him but he only could be your one of her most dearest lifetime friend.
starskhutchgel 2 years ago
@starskhutchgel
i think thay however loved each other much more none can imagine. Maybe Clift loved her much than her husbands (or anyone) loved her, she loved him more (absolutely more) another person in his life. That he was omosexual was a different, very different thing. I think "Bessie" for him and in his heart -beyond sex too- was really different: not simply a woman, more than a woman, more than a man could be.
crosssover 2 years ago
@crosssover They = Clift and Taylor
crosssover 2 years ago
('they', not 'thay' o_O)
crosssover 2 years ago
Yes., indeed. Sometimes Hollywood industry is very unfair. For instance another example, to me, is Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia. I also love Gregory Peck -who won the Oscar- but I really think that Peter was sublime.
starskhutchgel 2 years ago
I agree with you.
starskhutchgel 2 years ago
Great tribute to my favourite actor Monty. Well done cadebra1961! I love the music as well.
But there's one mistake - the pictures from The Search are not from this film but from Big Lift. You may know that.
evina11 2 years ago
SUPER actor
marina071000 2 years ago 2
its ashame he was a great actor played a really good part in from here to eternity still cannot believe after all this time he as gone to heaven at such an early stage in is career
steve01226 2 years ago
he went to eternity. Very earlier.
crosssover 2 years ago
lo adorerò per sempre. era bello da fare male...
violet337 2 years ago
Soprattutto la sua bellezza aveva un'anima profonda, colta, sensibile: almeno da quanto si possa percepire di lui
crosssover 2 years ago
thank you for wonderful video!!!!
kathrine2204 2 years ago 2
he really had the most beautiful face of hollywood and of the XX century + he was so talented (it's so rare for a handsome man). his eyes - it's just an ocean of emotions inside them. he was gorgeous
kathrine2204 2 years ago 2
Most beautiful face of 20th century ( and that includes women).
sdroy84agt 2 years ago 13
You found very rare pictures! Wonderful video, and the music is perfect!
SimplySullavan 2 years ago 3
Que hombre mas bello!
ericdemilo 2 years ago
Great tribute to an overlooked actor. Until the drugs,alcohol and car crash he was right up there with Dean,Brando and Newman. Shame to lose him so young, but atleast we still have his great work in film to keep him around.
Tubeviewer75 2 years ago 2
He was better than all of them, despite his tragic death at such an early age.
"In a way I hate you, because you've always been better than me." ~Brando to Clift
JMoneyYourHoney 2 years ago 5
Wonderful photos and accompanying musical selection. Thank you.
WittoWed 2 years ago
which biography do you recommend to buy?
hrodnaw 2 years ago
an actor of great intensity. sadly, he had a strong taste for liquor. a bad car crash in 1958 spoiled his good looks, though he still was cast in films - the director would work around his 'bad' side; one side of his face was paralyzed. his last film,' the misfits' has him cast with marilyn monroe & clark gable. all three would be gone within a year of its release. in it he plays (true to his life) an alcoholic with misgivings about his sexual preferences. the music is by john williams.
deemilieu 2 years ago
His last official film was in 1966 -- The Defector -- not The Misfits. Gable, Monroe and Thelma Ritter passed away within after completing The Misfits - NOT Monty!
GorgeousMonty 2 years ago
Thelma Ritter is dead in 1969!
TheBigValley 2 years ago
ooooookkkkkaaaaayy sorry.
GorgeousMonty 2 years ago
That's OK. Don't worry.
TheBigValley 2 years ago
his car accident was in fact on May 12, 1956...in the movie Misfits he did not have any misgivings of sexual preference..he in fact had "mother" issues!
smeiliff 2 years ago
@smeiliff
what does it mean?
crosssover 2 years ago
just clarifying film plot of "The Misfits"... Monty like his character Perce Howland had issues with his mother...quite possibly an over bearing and hard to please person... Can be viewed in phonebooth scene when Perce is talking to his mother. Nothing noted in The Misfits regarding Perce's sexual preference.
smeiliff 2 years ago
thank you! :)
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I agree. His mother was a very difficult woman, i think, my opinion is that her personality caused many problems in Clift, in his 'self meaning' and in his relationship with others, women and men.
I've read - no more than few lines however - in Capua's book that, more, he maybe underwent an abuse by theatre people when he was a teen.
I don't think his choice of sexual preference was free and intimate.
- i'm sorry, i can't speak english well, my lexical choices are awful.
crosssover 2 years ago
@crosssover what this lovely music
amyella100 2 years ago
Thats probably true. The entertainment world is full of homosexuals who like to take advantage of young men in their early teens. Their sin is very great before God. But even these people can recieve forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
758235498 1 year ago
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@758235498: "The entertainment world is full of homosexuals who like to take advantage of young men in their early teens. Their sin is very great before God. But even these people can recieve forgiveness in Jesus Christ."
How about all the "homosexuals" in the Church? And what about all the straight guys who like to take advantage of young men? Hm? You going to talk about those? Of course not, you stupid puppet.
livewithrespect 1 year ago
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livewithrespect 1 year ago
Si beau et tellement triste ...
PHILOULOW 2 years ago 2
monty,quel talent,quel présence,quel magnétisme,UN ACTEUR DE LEGENDE,INOUBLIABLE !!!!°°++°°+°++°°°°°°++++°°°°++++°°°++++°°°+++++++°°°°°°
laocoon71 2 years ago
Montgomery Clift was agreat actor,but he looked always sad.I wonder what behind
that sadness?
nonocat76 2 years ago 2
He had a complex personality, but from what I read was a beautiful person. Read his biography to understand.
TheBigValley 2 years ago
i also think he was!
crosssover 2 years ago
Beautiful Tribute To A Beautiful Man!!!
BarbraAlejandro 2 years ago 3
wow what a great tribute. Thanks for posting
MONTYCLIFT64 2 years ago 4
"Somewhere in Time" appropriate music for a beautiful souls such as Monty Clift.
bandibreath 2 years ago 3
I believe he is so under appreciated, I'm writing a college term paper on him and james dean drawing parallels on both of them. It's surprising how many books and films and references are dedicated to dean while monty has so few. At least everyone knows who knows Monty knows who Hollywood's first rebel truly was. Eat you heart out dean and brando.
WhaleSperm 2 years ago 2
Wow...where did you get the childhood pictures? I've never been able to find any.
magenta1000 3 years ago
I got them from several different biographies at my local library; one written by Robert Laguardia, one by Patricia Bosworth & one by Barney Hoskyns - good luck in finding these & good reading!
cadebra1961 3 years ago
Oohhhh. I should have thought of that. Thank ya! xD
magenta1000 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing. He was so great!
What a lovely (and sad) music. It's a movie score, right, but from what movie?
ZIEBELL5 3 years ago
The movie is Somewhere in Time with Cristopher Reeve (SUPERMAN)
TheBigValley 3 years ago
Hello, I´m a peruvian girl and I´m a big Monty´s fan. I´ve seen almost all his movies. He was the best. Superb. Gorgeous. A terrific actor and the most beautiful man on the screen. When I watch any of his movies I just can´t apart my eyes on him. I love you Monty. RIP
Fiolarf 3 years ago 3
Thank you for this!
GorgeousMonty 3 years ago 4
I think 3:55 is my favorite.
7beers 3 years ago 4
The music accompanied the images touched me deeply. A great talent!
Hello Monty
TheBigValley 3 years ago
Wounderful Video Best On Youtube the music in the back goes great witht the cilp
shaspassren 3 years ago 17
very handsome actor...he was great in the film "From here to eternity", wasn't he?
lauradaniel66667777 3 years ago
Extremely handsome man!
darkflower9 3 years ago 34
Beautifully rendered. What is that piece of music?
letempsperdue 3 years ago
Thank you, letemp...the music is from the soundtrack of 'Somewhere in Time', a Christopher Reeve/Jane Seymour romance drama. A very good movie indeed!
cadebra1961 3 years ago
Nice done, thanks for showing.
Together with Jeffrey Hunter the perfection in face and Monty was a real good actor.
theflowerpower01 3 years ago
In his uniform in the picture the Big Lift
he's in Germany, and it's before his
accident. You can see it in this, thank you!
jawbella 3 years ago
A truly uplifting and moving presentation of a truly beautiful and unique man. WELL DONE
RIGHTLYDISPOSED 3 years ago
.....oh from "Somewhere In Time". Thank you for this video so much.:)
perrypearl 3 years ago
Beautiful. John Barry music for sure.....
perrypearl 3 years ago
What a way to remember him by, thanks
Cader1dris 3 years ago
Good choice of music!!! Such a beautiful melody suitable for a beautiful man!
Pacabelle 4 years ago 2
Love tribute .He will live on in film but such an early death.Such a difficult life.Pity
senanseanie 4 years ago
Monty was a beautiful child who became a beautiful man...an incredible actor and human being. I know as I feel that spiritual connection with him.I wish he had a better life. Wish I could wish him happiness in person. Hope God is taking care of him.
Thanks for the lovely tribute that traces his life.
God bless you, Monty and you are happy to know how much you are being still loved!
snehacl 4 years ago
Hot damn, the man was fine!!!I loved him in A Place in the Sun and From Here to Eternity. His eyes were soulful...
xocolatl3409 4 years ago 2
this is a great video.
he is such a gifted actor. no one has ever measured up to his acting skills.
a legend.
dodmasterpimp 4 years ago
such a great actor, so talented .. but what a dramatic life .. drugs, closeted homosexual, beating up his boyfriends, S&M parties .. a tormented soul trying to escape his pain ...
RenayZ 4 years ago
Wow--I didn't know all that. Is that in a biography?
xocolatl3409 4 years ago
What a hottie
cbrun67176 4 years ago
love his work. so emotionally raw and truthful
edmame 4 years ago
You captured some very stunning and rare images of the beautiful icon...
patttipat2007 4 years ago
i always love him i think that hes te most b eautifull man ever, he and liz taylor, the two most beautiful couple ever......
afroditapandemos 4 years ago
He has thoughtful look. What was the reason of his death?
BelieveHopeLove 4 years ago
Read a biography of this great actor and understand many things!
TheBigValley 3 years ago
thankyou fora wonderful video montgomery clift was my favorite movie star along wth paul newman but montyalways was first
kconstantinople 4 years ago
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful actor, a wonderful human being, & what very moving music, sad to look at when you think that his likes are with us no more . Thanks for such a beautiful video.
mickeyh1961 4 years ago
How did you know Monty 2076 Custer?
tracylb64 4 years ago
Monty was of another time and era, those of us that knew him found two people at one time ..the adolescent and the man...intertwined with this was the great artist that Monty was. it was atribute to his acting that when you were with Monty he would project at times a great calmness and understanding,though below the surface he was in varying states of tumult most of the time. He was very gracious to my wife and myself and he really believed in Chivalry for Monty in the end was a true gentleman
2076Custer 4 years ago
Take a look at Monty in the fight scene in Red River. Youll know what I mean and yes there will never be anyone like Mr Clift. Don't worry I'm his biggest fan!
tracylb64 4 years ago
I do not see anything of Monty in Tom C. Monty was an original from head to toe.
Mouserguy 4 years ago
That was so nice! Monty was such an amazing actor have never seen anyone quite like him!! It was nice to see those images of him growing up but you can't help but feel so sad when you think of all that went on in his life!! A lovely tribute to a great actor...there will never be anyone like Montgomery Clift...love him!
prew53 4 years ago
Oh Monty, you were too beautiful for this world! I know I've said THAT too many times. As I loved him, I have also loved his friendship with Liz Taylor. I find such delight in the photographs of them together, they were simply soulmates. If he had lived, I could picture them old and wierd together, still the best kind of friends.
DHP2 4 years ago
Achingly gorgeous man and a first rate actor. Such a sad later life though huh ? Thax for this !
hubbellgardner 4 years ago
You're welcome hubbell! They sure don't make them like Monty anymore. Monty could have had a better life, but his long-time shrink condoned his drinking and drugging, probably to keep him as a patient for as long as possible. Monty should've listened to his friends who cared, so that he would have been happier & lived longer. What a shame!
cadebra1961 4 years ago
Beautiful <3
RiverLove 4 years ago 2
Thank you RiverLove. I swear I get the chills when I look at him. He was beautiful indeed.
cadebra1961 4 years ago
You're most welcome :) He was amazing. One of the most beautiful people to grace the Earth. Have you seen all of his films?
RiverLove 4 years ago
I've seen most of them, except for Lonely Hearts, Freud and the Defector. I'm sure those are available through Amazon or EBay though. Did you know he turned down 'On the Waterfront' and 'Sunset Blvd'? among others. He was very picky about what movies he choose to do!
cadebra1961 4 years ago
Yeah, I read in Patricia Boswell's bio on Monty that he turned down those films. I always thought he would have been wonderful in Susnset Blvd. I loved that movie, but Monty woulda made it great. I haven't seen The Search! It's so hard to find-did you ever see that one?
RiverLove 4 years ago
"The Search" is my favorite Clift film. Point of interest: It was filmed and released before he became famous. After it was released, a soldier approched director Fred Zinneman and asked, "where did you find a soldier who could act?" How is that for a compliment?
Aysgarth 4 years ago
Turner Classic Movies shows it sometimes. I have seen it several times and cry joyful tears at the end. Try the Turner website. It may even be available for sale.
allieree 3 years ago
So you're an Aussie, hah? Cool, I love you guys! Yes, Tom Cruise does look so like Monty, like in The Color of Money! Plus he is a good actor as well. Unfortunately with the $cientology, it's giving him a bad rap. I will send you a regular e-mail to discuss further, my fellow Monty lover!
cadebra1961 4 years ago
Yes I totally agree with you on that one. I live in Australia, so the trek for me is alot longer. We love Monty so much even though he did'nt love himself. He was definately a gorgeous, sensitive, neurotic, tortured man. All the things I love about him. There will never be another Montgomery Clift, inside or outside. Does a young Tom Cruise remind you of him though? That bit on the tribute where you only see his eyes reminds me of Cruise's eyes.
tracylb64 4 years ago
Most people showed the photo at 1:44 and asked who it was would say Tom Cruise.
7beers 3 years ago
Wanna here my story? I have pictures of him on my mobile phone. 7 x 5 of him and liz on my display unit. All the documentaries on him, 15 of his movies. Bought to much on Ebay. My friend made up a jacket with his face and Monty fan club on it. No whose obsessed? Oh by the way I make my family and friends watch Monty movies with me (whether they want to or not) ha ha.
tracylb64 4 years ago
But he's such a pleasant obsession, IMO! Yeah, I got my boyfriend to watch Red River and A Place In the Sun with me a few times. He was impressed with Mr. Clift as well. Monty could act circles around most of the actors today, for sure! He was amazing!
cadebra1961 4 years ago
Yeah, my boyfriend said he'll take me to New York one day and see where he lived on 61st street and his grave site. I sometimes wish I'd been around in the 50's. It seems such a cool era. Wher'e Montyholics!
tracylb64 4 years ago
I know, I agree with you tracy! I always feel I was better suited to have lived in the 50s. I believe that People were better then, overall. I live about an hour from NYC, one of these days I too would like to make that trek and see where he lived & is buried. I would leave some nice flowers for him. Our poor, sweet Monty.
cadebra1961 4 years ago
I'm planning on going both places tomorrow or the next day. I'm feeling pretty crappy last couple of days, and I think a Monty Clift communion might do me good.
bergerlimb99 3 years ago
Thanks again tracy! The music's from the movie 'Somewhere in Time' - Christopher Reeve starred in - found it at the library, actually! I know, I am obsessed with Monty also, haha! I have a couple of pictures of him taped up next to my computer. He was possibly the most beautiful and sexy actor/man that ever lived, in my book! Liz Taylor was lucky to have know him, I'd love to talk to HER someday!
cadebra1961 4 years ago
Where is this beautiful music from? Love this tribute. Visit it alot.
tracylb64 4 years ago
Thanks tracy! I loved Monty for years now. He would have been 86 years old!
cadebra1961 4 years ago
This is a beautiful tribute to Montgomery Clift and is my favourite. Thank you. 41 years today RIP Monty.
tracylb64 4 years ago