Tag Archives: Montgomery Clift

Happy Birthday, Howard Hawks

Posted on May 30, 2006 by sheila

“When Wayne saw Clift the first time he said, ‘Howard, think we can get anything going between that kid and myself?’ I said, ‘I think you can.’ After two scenes he said, ‘You’re right. He can hold his own, anyway, … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Suddenly Last Summer” (Tennessee Williams)

Posted on October 16, 2005 by sheila

Next in my Daily Book Excerpt: Next on my script shelf: I’m in Tennessee Williams land now, and will be there for quite some time! I am having such a great time re-acquainting myself with all of his plays. Next … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Brando Story

Posted on July 3, 2004 by sheila

Here’s how it goes: Throughout their careers as actors, Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando were neck and neck. Montgomery Clift hit his stride a couple of years before Brando did – and Brando looked up to him. He wanted to … Continue reading →

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