He was beautiful A Tribute to Montgomery Clift

One of the most talented actors of his generation, Montgomery Clift was also one of the most troubled. Dependent on alcohol and drugs, he also had to hide the fact that he was gay from the movie going public. After a horrible car accident he had numerous operations to restore his face, and he became even more addicted to alcohol and tablets. Despite- or perhaps because of- his troubled persona, Clift won the admiration of almost all his female costars. From Elisabeth Taylor to Jennifer Jones they fell in Love with him, Katharine Hepburn is said to have spit in the face of director Joseph L. Manciewicz because she thought he ill- treated Monty and Marilyn Monroe, his costar in THE MISFITS, was his troubled soul sister. Their scenes together are poignant and somehow painful to watch. Apart from stills shot during the making of that film, the photographs in this tribute come from the years preceding the accident, from a time when Montgomery Clift was not only a wonderful actor, but also more beautiful than any man should be allowed to.

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[JONROSE44]

He was beautiful......the most beautiful man in movies......thank you for posting this, it's beautiful as well......LOVE the Shirley Bassey arrangement .....perfect for this tribute.....

[SimplySullavan]

@JONROSE44 Thank you so much for your kind comment! Yes, when I heard Dame Shirley sing this song, I thought it would fit a Montgomery Clift tribute perfectly!

[SimplySullavan]

Today (October 17th.) marks Montgomery Clifts 89th. Birthday. Where ever you are: Rest in Peace!

[cadebra1961]

Simply BEAUTIFUL, great job SSullavan, check out my Monty videos, if you get a chance. I think you just inspired me to do more....thanks!

[SimplySullavan]

Thanks for the compliment! I will check out yours, of course!

[sdroy84agt]

The most beautiful face of 20th century (among men and women). Period.

[4shacks1house]

Great .. another one of my here's is a cocksucker. That's just great...... Who's next?? How much more of this crap must one go through. Fuck you Hollywood and your degenerate lifestyles.

[TheKristobald]

Monty, I love you just the way you are- just beautiful.

[doggsector]

Also Clift was not "gay" he was bi-sexual, which is even worst. So if he was alive today he would be spreading HIV to unsuspecting women. Why people admire the lowest of the low. So who cares that he was a good actor. If he was a conservative who was "gay" and an alcholic he would have been hated. Just because the guy liked getting butt-slammed everyone thinks he is brilliant.

[doggsector]

Why does anyone like thgis guy? He was a talented actor who pissed away his life on booze and homosexuality. He was arrested once for hitting on a 16 year old boy. What a pig. I find nothing admirable about Montgomery Clift. Just a typical Hollywood actor with out an ounce of morals or values. Give me a break.

[classicchica39]

My favorite actor ever :) great video

[CrazyLudwig89]

Yes, he was beautiful. I adore Monty Clift! Thank you for the tribute. Although, I wish he could be remembered more for his wonderful acting ability than for his troubled life offscreen. Your talent hasn't been forgotten, Monty!

[erickteodorakis]

Damn, he really was beaitful