That's all I can remember. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Montgomery Clift is American by birth. They starred together as romantic leads in a total of three films throughout the 1950s: A Place in the Sun, where, in their romantic scenes, they received considerable acclaim for their naturalness and their appearance, Raintree County and Suddenly, Last Summer, and remained close until his death. (Brando was also from Omaha clearly there was something in the water in the early '20s there that bred hotness. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I let my sister see the moon before I did! Publicity Listings [18][19] He instead continued to flourish onstage and appeared in works by Moss Hart and Cole Porter, Robert Sherwood, Lillian Hellman, Tennessee Williams, and Thornton Wilder, creating the part of Henry in the original production of The Skin of Our Teeth. One of only six actors to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his first screen appearance. These included a considerable loss of weight. Empez a actuar a los catorce; represent su primer papel en la obra" The Film Experience was created by Nathaniel R. All material herein is written by Nathaniel orour team. 12 December 2022. in Hollywood. At one time, Clift was on good terms with Frank Sinatra. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Roberta McGinnis (139782188)? This account has been disabled. On January 13, 1963, a few weeks after the initial release of Freud, Clift appeared on the live television discussion program The Hy Gardner Show, where he spoke at length about the release of his current film, his film career, and treatment by the press. Try again later. [93][94] In his memoir, Arthur Laurents suggests that Clift had a fling with Farley Granger. As a consequence, he was unable to find film work for four years. Nevertheless, he showed no bitterness and remained one of Clift's loyal friends. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on 1920-10-17. - charlea. His smashed face was rebuilt, he reconciled with his estranged father, but he continued bedeviled by dependency on drugs and his unrelenting guilt over his homosexuality.With his Hollywood career in an irreversible slide despite giving an occasional riveting performance, such as in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Monty returned to New York and tried to slowly develop a somewhat more sensible lifestyle in his brownstone row house on East 61st Street in Manhattan. We're looking for 500 no 390 Subscribers! . The 2018 documentary Making Montgomery Clift, directed by Robert Clift (his nephew) and Hillary Demmon, offers a nuanced portrait of an actor at ease with his sexuality. In Italy, most of his early films were dubbed by. She also worked on the Junior League teacher recruitment program, and soon learned there were not enough teachers to take care of all the children. He spoke so quietly that at times he was practically inaudible. "This line-up leaves much to be desired. After a two-month recovery period, Clift returned to the set to finish the film. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Hollywood's Montgomery Clift, who was highly wanted for his diverse acting skill in the industry, kept the public entertained during his time. [62] In a taped telephone conversation with his brother, Clift's mother stated she had known Clift was homosexual early on. Clift had a twin sister, Ethel and a brother, William Brooks Clift, Jr. MrW, have you seen the pictures of him and Elisabeth Taylor goofing around? Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [20] Clift proved to be a successful young stage actor working with, among others, Dame May Whitty, Alla Nazimova, Mary Boland, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Fredric March, Tallulah Bankhead, Alfred Lunt, and Lynn Fontanne. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. I'm just trying to be an actor; not a movie star, an actor. TAR is easily the standout for me." BEST KNOWN FOR: Actor Montgomery Clift starred in films like Red River (1948), A Place in the Sun (1951), . [citation needed], Following a 15-minute funeral at St. James' Church on Madison Avenue in Manhattan, which was attended by 150 guests, including Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra, and Nancy Walker, Clift was buried in the Friends Quaker Cemetery, Prospect Park, Brooklyn. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). Search above to list available cemeteries. Thanks for your help! All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. I keep my family out of my public life because it can be an awful nuisance to them. She had a strong sense of social obligation and a desire to help others. We are what we do, not what we say we are. Drag images here or select from your computer for Roberta Ethel Clift McGinnis memorial. The Furniture: Matte Paintings at the End of an Era, The 25 Youngest Men Ever Nominated for Best Actor, Doc Corner: The Best Documentaries of 2022. Montgomery's father was at that time the vice-president of Omaha National Bank. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The Life and Sad Ending of Montgomery Clift The Life and Sad Ending 182K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K Share 106K views 2 years ago Mini bio of the life of actor Montgomery Clift who is. Following his car accident and plastic surgery, Monty Clift could only be filmed from one side of his face as the other side (his left) was rendered nearly immobile. Girelli, Elisabetta (2013) "Montgomery Clift Queer Star", Wayne University Press. Monty and Ethel in 1933. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. As the actor's off-screen behavior grew more erratic and unpredictable in the 1960s, several of his close associates began deserting him, including Kevin McCarthy. This browser does not support getting your location. By November 1959, when the shooting of Wild River began, Clift was carrying a large baggage of cultural significations with him: he had been a star since 1948, and he was inevitably caught in what Dyer has called "the powerfully, inescapably present, always-already-signifying nature of star images" (Dyer, Stars 129). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The actor was reported to be naked at the time and couldn't recollect anything leading up to his being found. In general, the word of choice to describe him seems to be 'tortured'. [101] Elizabeth Taylor, who was in Rome, sent flowers, as did Roddy McDowall (who had recently co-starred with Clift in The Defector), Judy Garland, Myrna Loy, and Lew Wasserman.[102]. So is she still alive? Born Edward Montgomery CLIFT American film and stage actor Born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA , United States Died on July 23, 1966 in New York City, New York, USA Born on October 17 47 Deceased on July 23 51 Family tree Report an error Blair Montgomery 1813 - 1883 Woodbury Mary Elizabeth 1821 - 1875 Anderson Robert 1805 - 1871 Clinch That all came to an end one night, when Sinatra reacted with disgust at seeing Clift making advances at one of the other male guests. He lived with his father William Brooks Clift, his mother Ethel "Sunny" Fogg Clift, and his older brother William Brooks, Jr. In the James Kirkwood novel "Hit Me with a Rainbow", early on the lead character is told that he resembles Montgomery Clift. The adult Monty Clift didn't seem to smile that much Arguably the most beautiful man in movie history. In Robert LaGuardia's "Monty" (1977), the first published biography, LaGuardia tells of how Clift was discomfited when he initially met co-star. Friend. He never speaks of it, and if he's asked questions he side-steps.". Clift's second film role, though it premiered first that same year, was The Search which earned him his first nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actor. This made him an A-list actor and a multi-award-winning star. In the mid 1920s his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930s the family settled in New York City. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). Montgomery's father was a violent, abusive, ultra-conservative bigot and did not get along with his son. [57] In preparation for the shooting of this film, Clift accepted the role of James Bower in the French Cold War thriller The Defector, which was filmed in West Germany from February to April 1966. "[17] Clift spent a short time at the Dalton School in Manhattan but struggled with traditional schooling. [31] MGM distributed the film nationwide as magazines generated massive attention for Clift. [22] On May 24, 1944, he was part of the cast of Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness! "[79] Robbins called Clift a "theatrical genius" early on in their affair.[80]. - IMDb Mini Biography By: His mother was impressed by her son's . At 6:30a.m., James woke up and went to wake Clift, but found the bedroom door closed and locked. 1950s - The Story Continues In part one of our overview on the 30 years that transformed women's fashion, we looked at the 1940s and what women wore in a decade that was dominated by World War II. Ethel Fogg Anderson. Concerned and unable to break the door down, James ran down to the back garden and climbed up a ladder to enter through the second-floor bedroom window. Austin became their lifelong home, and Ethel gave birth to three more children, John, Robert and Mike, before 1954. The New York World-Telegram noticed Clifts "amazing poise and dexterity" while producer Theo Bamberger commended him for what he called a "natural histrionic instinct. There was a problem getting your location. [88], While filming for Vittorio De Sica in Italy, Clift had a romance with Truman Capote. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, My Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar Winners (1960-1979), Male Oscar Nominees & Winners at the Age of 32. Always regarding himself primarily as an actor, Clift became exceptionally selective over his film roles. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. based on information from your browser. His father, William Brooks Clift was the vice president of Omaha National Trust Company. Born on October 17, 1920, Edward Montgomery Clift was born into a family with lofty ideals. I feel my real talent lies in directing for my later years. I had no idea. Failed to remove flower. [37] Clift had veered off one of the twisting hairpin turns and smashed into a telephone pole and the surrounding cliffside. Its an interesting lineup in how bad it is, and yet Im mostly on an island by myself for my love of Bardos cinematography, the only thing I loved about it. The story would have begun with the recounting of the life of Monty, a boy who through his own efforts rose to fame and fortune. [91][92] He was also involved with Donald Windham and his partner Sandy Campbell. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [96], Clift supported Adlai Stevenson in the 1952 United States presidential election.[97]. Wow, he really WAS the first method mumbly actor then. Edward Montgomery Clift was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska. "I was warned not to trust all the stories," Robert told . With his next two films, The Misfits (1961) and Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Clift pivoted to somewhat smaller supporting or cameo roles that required less overall screen time while still delivering demanding performances. The film received added media attention due to the rumors that Clift and co-star Elizabeth Taylor were dating in real life. The Clift kids weren't Geminis but Libras but all twins are honorary Geminis and all Geminis are honorary twins if you ask us. Clift's last 10 years prior to his death from his 1956 car accident were called the "longest suicide in history" by famed acting teacher Robert Lewis. While Bob was still in the Navy, they lived in Stockton, California, and Boulder, Colorado, where Ethel helped Bob through illness and Russian language school. Clift grew up pretty standard middle-class in Nebraska, only he had a twin sister the sort of detail that always just blows my mind. is also about him. Sorry! The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Luckily, she had a charming trio of offspring to help: Clift a twin sister, Ethel, who survived him by 48 years, and an older brother, William Brooks Clift, Jr. (1919-1986), marking Clift out as the only sibling not named after a parent. No evidence was found that suggested foul play or suicide. They were thirteen years old.The kids had a strange upbringing, moving frequently both abroad and in the States and they were privately tutored and well bred as if they had far far more money than they did. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He used inner silence, unusual pauses in his speeches, awkward body movements. A four-time Academy Award nominee, he was known for his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men", according to The New York Times.[1][2]. In the mid 1920's his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930's the family settled in New York City. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Montgomery Clift was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 17, 1920, hours after his twin sister Roberta (Ethel). The autopsy report cited the cause of death as a heart attack brought on by "occlusive coronary artery disease". He reflects that this has been happening often and surmises is it due to Clift's recent death. Clift (portrayed by Gavin Adams) was a major supporting character in the 2020 feature film As Long As Im Famous, which explored his intimate relationship with a young Sidney Lumet during the summer of 1948. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The song "The Right Profile" by the English punk rock band The Clash, from their album London Calling, is about the later life of Clift. The Volunteer Bureau was well received, and soon began placing over 200 volunteers.Ethel recognized that most foreign students came to UT without knowing anyone in the Austin community, and that some faced language barriers. LeMassena remained a close friend to Clift until his death. However, this changed after Clift's car accident that left his face in a terrible condition. Ethel Clift McGinnis, volunteer, organizer and social activist, of Austin, died December 7, 2014, at her home. Try again later. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Montgomery Clift, in full Edward Montgomery Clift, (born October 17, 1920, Omaha, Neb., U.S.died July 23, 1966, New York, N.Y.), American motion-picture actor noted for the emotional depth and sense of vulnerability he brought to his roles. Full Real Name. Clift co-starred. That "secret" - that Clift was gay during an impossible era (the 1930s through the 60s) - led many interpreters to conclude that the actor must have led a life riddled with fear and shame. Following his untimely death, he was interred at Friends Quaker Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York City. McDowall starred with Clift in his final picture, The Defector. It is commonly believed that drug addiction was responsible for Clift's many health problems and his death. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. [10][11] She spent the rest of her life trying to gain the recognition of her alleged relations. Woodbury Blair was the son of Montgomery Blair, after whom his great-grandson received his middle name, and wife Mary Elizabeth Woodbury, daughter of Levi Woodbury (1789-1851), United States Supreme Court, and wife Elizabeth Wendell Clapp. Clift looked down on Dean because the boy was his obsessed stalker, just like Brandos. [61] Montgomery Clift informed his psychiatrist that he was homosexual and struggling to cope with it. Also in 1951, Clift was for the first time cast as Tom in the radio world premiere of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, with Helen Hayes (Amanda) and Karl Malden (the Gentleman Caller), for The Theatre Guild on the Air.[25]. Roberta Clift. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He was remarkably handsome (not so unusual). In the early 1950s, Barney Balaban (president of Paramount Pictures) invited Clift on one of the Balaban family vacations to Nassau, Bahamas. While his mother, Ethel Fogg 'Sunny' Clift was your typical American homemaker. David Gritten salutes a new BFI season of films starring Hollywood great Montgomery Clift. Inside, he found Clift dead: he was undressed, lying in his bed still wearing his eyeglasses and with both fists clenched by his side. The program began with 10 host families, including the McGinnis family, who hosted a student from Pakistan. How can you interest the audience if you're not interested yourself? I don't care. He looks like Tom Cruise to me except authentic and not crazy. Clashed with director Alfred Hitchcock during the only film they made together. [47] Director Stanley Kramer, later wrote in his memoirs that Clift "wasn't always close to the script, but whatever he said fitted in perfectly" and that he suggested Clift turn to Spencer Tracy to "ad lib something" when he struggled to remember his lines for his one scene. (1950), (originally written specifically for him; the story perhaps hitting a little too close to home) and High Noon (1952).His long apprenticeship on stage made him a thoroughly accomplished actor, notable for the intensity with which he researched and approached his roles. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. GREAT NEWS! For decades, the star has been the subject of Hollywood gossip and speculation, and Robert Clift is determined to share his uncle's untold story. His twin sister, Roberta "Ethel" Clift, was born hours . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Edward Montgomery Clift, 1920 1017 - 1966 723 Montgomerymntmri (Monty) [1] [2] [ ] 13 10 1948 Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. June 16th is mine, and I keep thinking about the good/bad twin performances by Sean Young in "A Kiss Before Dying.". The song alludes to his car crash and drug abuse, as well as the movies A Place in the Sun, Red River, From Here to Eternity, and The Misfits, before closing with what Rolling Stone magazine describes as "a grudging admiration that becomes unexpectedly and astonishingly moving. Clift's body was taken to the city morgue about 2 miles (3.2km) away at 520 First Avenue, and autopsied. Confusing! He gained excellent theatrical notices and soon piqued the interests of numerous lovelorn actresses; their advances met with awkward conflict. Clift, Robert Anderson and Hillary Demmon (2018). Try again later. Montgomery Clift was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 17, 1920, hours after his twin sister Roberta (Ethel). He had an English, Dutch and Irish ancestry. National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc. 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This site is not for profit but for an expression of love for cinema & adjacent artforms. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Along with Marlon Brando and James Dean, Clift was considered one of the original method actors in Hollywood (though Clift distanced himself from the term); he was one of the first actors to be invited to study in the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg and Elia Kazan. Edward Montgomery "Monty" Clift (October 17, 1920 - July 23, 1966) was an American actor on Broadway and in Hollywood. [40][41] In a filmed interview years later in 1963, Clift described his injuries in detail, including how his broken nose could be snapped back into place. He and actor Kevin McCarthy later wrote a screenplay for a film adaptation that was never made. Look magazine gave him its Achievement Award and called him "the most promising star on the Hollywood horizon. A four-time Oscar nominee who died at 45, Montgomery Clift was a bright young talent, a tabloid fixture, and a posthumous gay icon. He tended to funnel most of his energy into intense rehearsals with acting coach Mira Rostova who accompanied him on set. He and his private nurse, Lorenzo James, had not spoken much all day. For the latter, Clift committed to building strength and endurance, jogging laps around Hollywood High School as well as learning how to imitate playing the bugle and reading sheet music from trumpeter Mannie Klein for the role of middleweight boxer and bugle-playing soldier Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt. [33], Clift's first film for Paramount was The Heiress (1949). After the war, Bob and Ethel moved to Dallas for three years, where Bob practiced law and taught at SMU Law School, while Ethel taught English at SMU. He said that he was with Monty at a party on Fire Island [and Clift said] 'I've got an idea for a musical. Marge (1948-1996) and Mary Ann Ganser (1948-1970), members of The Shangri-Las. They were thirteen years old. He was involved with the Adventures of Superman actor Jack Larson and theater actor William LeMassena,[69][70] with whom he had a three-year relationship. He lived with his father William Brooks Clift, his mother Ethel "Sunny" Fogg Clift, and his older brother William Brooks, Jr. Barred from feature films, Clift turned to voice work. Following his near fatal car accident, the physical changes to Montgomery Clift quickly developed. 1467, Montgomery Clift: Beautiful Loser, Hoskyns, Barney, p. 96, Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them, by Langella, Frank, p. 336, Capote: A Biography, Clarke Gerald, p. 235, Montgomery Clift: Beautiful Loser, Hoskyns, Barney, p. 34, Lost Friendships: A Memoir of Truman Capote,Tennessee Williams, and Others, Windham, Donald, p. 64, Original Story By: A Memoir of Broadway and Hollywood, Laurents, Arthur, pp. I was being paid to be trained. I do so too! Answer (1 of 4): Montgomery Clift was one of several Method actors who had a major impact on Hollywood films. Judy Balaban, his daughter, has stated that she had an immediate connection with Clift and the two were "joined at the hip," dating for many months following. Despite the studio's concerns over profits, Clift correctly predicted the film would do well, if only because moviegoers would flock to see the difference in his facial appearance before and after the crash.[42]. They are adorable! Edward Montgomery Clift was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska.His father, William Brooks "Bill" Clift (1886-1964), was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. At the scene of Clift's accident, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson were able to rescue the actor from the wreckage of his car. Ethel gave birth to two children in Dallas, Mary and Campbell. Volunteer, organizer and social activist, Ethel Clift McGinnis, of Austin, died December 7, 2014, at her home. I agree with forever1267 - he is so beautiful. This was described as "a power differential that would go on to structure the starstudio relationship for the next 40 years". Thus, as long as Clift's father was able to pay for it, he and his siblings were privately tutored, travelled extensively in America and Europe, became fluent in German and French, and led a protected life, sheltered from the destitution and communicable diseases which became legion following the First World War. [78], Robbins is said to have conceived the basic plot of West Side Story after Clift shared the idea with him, according to actor Russ Tamblyn. According to what entertainment historian Ed Stephan has documented on IMDB.com, "Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014 . The film's success at the box office brought numerous awards for screenwriting and directing, but none for Clift himself. ). In 1964, he recorded for Caedmon Records The Glass Menagerie, with Jessica Tandy, Julie Harris, and David Wayne. All rights reserved. Pawe and ukasz Golec, members of Golec uOrkiestra. They can't find my colon. As the faded rodeo rider Perce Howland in The Misfits, his first, introductory scene performed inside of a phone booth only took two hours of the scheduled two shooting days which impressed cast and crew. Clift was the subject of fascination by the character Vikar (James Franco) in the film Zeroville, which was shot in 2015 and released on September 20, 2019, in limited theaters, to largely negative reviews. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). Over time, the program has grown and evolved to include international friendship, mentoring, holiday dinners with hosts and assistance to foreign dignitaries.Ethel remained active in various volunteer projects until Bob suffered a stroke in the early 1990s. We hope you enjoy it! Labeling is so self-limiting. I know they must have been looking for it for days, but they haven't mentioned it to me because they will think I'll get upset. In the mid 1920's his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930's the family settled in New York City. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a banking family, his mother, Ethel, had been born out of wedlock, and she determined that the children would grow up knowing their true southern aristocratic heritage. In this week's episode, we'll explore the life and times of one of Hollywood's earliest gay starsMontgomery Clift. As a result, Clift's health and physical appearance deteriorated. Son of William Brooks Clift and wife Ethel Anderson Fogg. His body was found by his live-in personal secretary/companion Lorenzo James, who found Clift lying nude on top of his bed, dead from what the autopsy called "occlusive coronary artery disease." His father, William Brooks Clift, was a successful Wall Street stockbroker. While director William Wyler notably had difficulty with his poor posture, co-star Olivia de Havilland expressed difficulty with his seriousness, saying that "Monty was painstaking and I liked that about him, but I had a sense that Monty was thinking almost entirely of himself and leaving me out of the scene."[34]. If I'm not interested in the movie, the audience is not going to be. Monty's twin sister turned 100 two days ago. In Washington, D.C., she also met Robert C. (Bob) McGinnis, an Austin native, who had recently graduated from Yale Law School and was a Naval Intelligence Officer.In May of 1945, Ethel and Bob were married in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Montgomery Clift was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 17, 1920, hours after his twin sister Roberta (Ethel). Clift had a twin sister, Ethel, who survived him by 48 years, and a brother, William Brooks Clift, Jr. (1919-1986), who had an illegitimate son with actress Kim Stanley and was later married to political reporter Eleanor Clift. She was born first making Monty the youngest of the Clift's three children. [30] The film was awarded a screenwriting Academy Award for the credited writers. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. [76][77] He told Clift "I could make you love me," at the end of their two-year affair. Montgomery Clift survived that night and lived for ten more years, but his real death occurred as he lay bleeding and half-conscious in Elizabeth Taylor's arms. Starred in four Oscar Best Picture nominees: Was the only actor in America that interested, Instantly threw up when he heard about the death of. Wait, so Monty made Red River in 1946? His father, William Brooks "Bill" Clift (18861964), was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. Ethel learned French and German at an early age while living in Switzerland. [63], Many of Clift's biographers note his relationships with men and some few women based on friends' accounts and interviews.