Montgomery Clift: Man of great refinement

Rich in culture, charm, humanity and talent. Are many, Montgomery Clift's qualities that can be listed. Edward Montgomery Clift born in Nebraska in 1920, revealed early adolescence remarkable artistic gifts that he had occasion to express in the theater.
California, who watched carefully the actors who came from New York did not hesitate to contact Clift to propose auditions.
Montgomery Clift reluctantly accepted.
He did not like California and preferred to return to New York.
The first film role he accepted after much hesitation was that of (Matthew Garth) in Red River directed by Howard Hawks, where he was confronted with the great John Wayne.
The next was The Search, which came out in theaters a few months before the Red River and this is considered the first appearance on the screens of Monty.
From this point on begins the success that led him to work for great directors like Fred Zinnemann, George Stevens, Alfred Hitchcock, Vittorio De Sica.
Of his 17 films in addition to those already mentioned, is right remembering: From Here to Eternity, A place in the Sun, I confess, Suddenly Last Summer, The Misfits, Judgement at Nuremberg, Freud.
But despite the success, the admiration for him, the life of Monty will be a succession of difficult moments alternated with brief periods of happiness.
The serious car accident, which occurred in 1956, will mark the actor's life.
Coincidence of this event was the help of Elizabeth Taylor to Clift immediately after impact.
Clift, underwent a difficult operation for facial surgery.
The help and support from trusted friends, among whom had an important role the same Taylor, difficult times will be made ​​less harsh.
The mention at the beginning of the video of Dean and Brando, means that compared to Marlon and James, Montgomery Clift was became an acclaimed actor some years earlier. All three rebels and introspective came from the famous acting school in New York, the Actors Studio.
Montgomery Clift died in a summer day in July 1966 of a heart attack.
A few months later would have to begin working in Reflections in a Golden Eye.
Character who was later given to Marlon Brando.
Leaves a great legacy to all new generations of actors.

Music is from the film Out of Africa composed by John Barry.

The films included in this video are:




- The Search
- Red River
- The Heiress
- A Place in the Sun
- From Here to Eternity
- I Confess
- Indiscretion of an American wife
- Raintree County
- Lonelyhearts
- The Misfits
- Judgement at Nuremberg

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[dl43069]

this is my favorite one about the great montygomery clift,thank you for putting this together.they don't make the great ones like that anymore.

[TheBigValley]

@dl43069 You are too good and kind! Much appreciated!

[HarleyDutch]

thank you for sharing - he used to be my mother's favourite actor... :-)

[TheBigValley]

@HarleyDutch Thank you for watching!

[MontgomeryCliftFans]

Great video. Monty was such a beautiful and wonderful person. 

[TheBigValley]

@MontgomeryCliftFans Thank you for watching and appreciated! I agree with you!

[JONROSE44]

that was beautiful.....a nice tribute to the most beautiful man ever seen on the big screen......love the, "Out of Africa" music you used....

[IngridHexerl]

I can only connect to the many enthusiastic comments, because really everything has already been said.

John Barry the magnificent composer of ♫ film music is also known for his unique style by James Bond Series 007, "Dances With Wolves" - and more ...

He won five Academy and four Grammy Awards. His biography "The Man With The Midas Touch" was published in 2008.

A great compliment to TheBigValley - Mirko! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

[SpazChat]

@CrazyLudwig89 . Well if he hadn't also been a sexual sadist, perhaps he wouldn't be remembered so much for his sexuality

[LGLG69]

Handsome man. He had eyebrows like Tyrone Power.

[CrazyLudwig89]

Thank you for posting this! Before stumbling upon these tributes to Monty here on YouTube, I thought Monty Clift the actor had been almost completely forgotten. When he is remembered, it only seems to be for his troubled personal life, or speculation on his bisexuality or homosexuality. The thought breaks my heart, becuase if he knew that, if would be the final devastation. Thanks to everyone who keeps the memory of this beautiful, fantastic actor alive!

[cloudidogz]

Nice note to JB, Mirko. Thanks!