About Earl Montgomery
Lived 1894 – 1966 (aged 72). Earl Montgomery was an American film actor and film director.
Earl Triplett Montgomery (May 24, 1894 – October 28, 1966) was a film director, writer, and comedian who performed in silent films including as the character Hairbreadth Harry. He established the producing company Earl Montgomery Comedy Company. Joe Rock partnered with him at Vitagraph. He should not be confused with the actor Earl Montgomery (1921–1987).
Montgomery was born in Santa Cruz, California. He was a theater actor. Early in his film career he was a stunt man with American Film Company. Montgomery acted with the Vitagraph troupe known as Semon's Sea Lions.
He married Vera Reynolds but they divorced.
Filmography Worries and Wobbles (1917) Sports and Splashes (1917) Plagues and Puppy Love (1917) Roughtoughs and Rooftops (1917) Flirts and Fakers (1918) Vamps and Variety (1918) Chumps and Cops (1918) Zip and Zest (1919) Over the Fence (1923) The Cloudhopper (1925) Stop, Look and Listen (1926)
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Who was Earl Montgomery?
US silent film director and actor (1894-1966)
When was Earl Montgomery born?
Earl Montgomery was born on 24 May 1894 in Santa Cruz County.
When did Earl Montgomery die?
Earl Montgomery died on 28 October 1966 in Los Angeles.
What was Earl Montgomery's occupation?
Earl Montgomery was a film actor and film director.
What nationality was Earl Montgomery?
Earl Montgomery was American.
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· DBpedia: Earl Montgomery (director)
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