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Maria Montez (I) (1912–1951)


In a world weary of war and dispirited by the ravages of the Great Depression, Hollywood at the turn of the 1940's concocted a wildly popular, effective lot of escapist fare (though often cheaply made) to to regale the sick at heart worldwide. Universal Pictures, more often than not, led in producing such films... See full bio »

Died:

(age 39) in Paris, France

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Filmography

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1951 Revenge of the Pirates
Consuelo
 
1951 Schatten über Neapel
Dolores
 
1951 Amore e sangue
Dolores
 
1950 The Thief of Venice
Tina
 
1949 Portrait d'un assassin
Christina de Rinck
 
1949 Wicked City
Dolores - l'entraîneuse
 
1947 Pirates of Monterey
Marguerita Novarro
 
1947 The Exile
Countess Anbella de Courteuil
 
1946 Tangier
Rita
 
1945 Sudan
Naila
 
1944 Bowery to Broadway
Marina
 
1944 Gypsy Wildcat
Carla
 
1944 Cobra Woman
Tollea / Naja
 
1944 Follow the Boys
Maria Montez (uncredited)
 
1943 White Savage
Princess Tahia
 
1942 Pardon My Sarong (scenes deleted)
 
1942 Mystery of Marie Roget
Marie Roget
 
1941 South of Tahiti
Melahi
 
1941 Moonlight in Hawaii
Ilani
 
1941 Raiders of the Desert
Zuleika
 
1941 That Night in Rio
Inez
 
1941 Lucky Devils
Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
 
1940 The Invisible Woman
Marie
 
1940 Boss of Bullion City
Linda Calhoun
 
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1941 South of Tahiti (performer: "Melahi")
 
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Personal Details


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2 Print Biographies  | 4 Articles  | 6 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on her film debut in The Invisible Woman] When I see myself on the screen, I am so beautiful, I jump for joy! See more »

Trivia:

Was a major iconic figure of gay camp in the 1950s & '60s. In addition to being a character who appears in various Andy Warhol's films of the 1960s (played by Mario Montez, she appeared as a major character in Gore Vidal's 1974 novel "Myron," his sequel to "Myra Breckinridge". See more »

Nickname:

The Caribbean Cyclone See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini