Monte Luke

Monte Luke (1885–1962), born Charles Robert Montague Luke, was an Australian photographer, actor and director.

Biography Born in Geelong he worked as an actor on stage before developing an interest in stills photography. He was appointed official photographer for J. C. Williamson, taking portraits of stage stars and publicity shots of plays in production. In 1915 he was placed in charge of film production for J. C. Williamson Ltd after Fred Niblo left the country, and directed three features for them. He then set up a photography studio and became one of the leading photographers in the country.

He was photographer for the respected Sydney magazine The Bystander.

Select filmography For Australia (1915) - director Within the Law (1916) - director Seven Keys to Baldpate (1916) - director The Monk and the Woman (1917) - actor