Thomas Butt is a senior writer at Collider who focuses on classic movies.
The Big Picture The unmistakable presence of Montgomery Clift was groundbreaking for audiences in the 1940s and '50s. On the outside, Clift was your typical handsome leading man with a strong build. He checked off all the boxes, but the actor followed the beat of his own drum throughout his tragically short career. Remembered as a recluse, Clift, who died at 45 years old, was a haunted soul, which resonated on the screen.
Montgomery Clift's Short Hollywood Career Is Impressive Close It's natural to harp on Montgomery Clift for the movies he declined throughout his career, but make no mistake, his filmography is nothing to scoff at. The four-time Oscar nominee consistently worked with the finest directors in the industry, including Howard Hawks, William Wyler, George Stevens, Alfred Hitchcock, John Huston, and Stanley Kramer.
Montgomery Clift Turned Down 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'On the Waterfront' If an actor had the CV of Montgomery Clift's list of turned-down roles, they'd be considered one of the most accomplished stars to ever live. Thanks to his creative independence, Clift worked at a less prolific rate than his contemporaries. His limited but rich filmography indicates that he cared deeply about the artistic component of filmmaking.
Clift leaving classic films on the table only scratches the surface. Memorable as a lead in Westerns, he turned down a pair of classics from the 1950s, High Noon and Rio Bravo , both of which were directed by a future and previous collaborator, Fred Zinnemann and Howard Hawks, respectively. While under contract with Paramount, he would turn down films under their production, including Shane, which went to Alan Ladd.
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