Monta Bel was a famous American film director who also tried his luck as a film producer and worked as a film editor too. He was born on Thursday, February 05, 1891 in Washington, District Of Columbia, USA.

Biography and Career:

Monta Bell started his career as a journalist in Washington, District Of Columbia. He then started doing some stage performances and entered the Film Industry in 1923. He started his career as an actor but his only on-screen stint was in The Pilgrim by Charlie Chaplin. He was employed as a film editor and assistant director by acting icon Charlie Chaplin. By 1924, Monta was able to establish himself as a director of sex comedies. Bell joined Paramount Pictures. He was the director who directed the first American film of another acting legend Greta Garb o. His film ' The Torrent' was Greta Garbo's first American film. All through his career Monta directed an number of comedies and melodramas. The 1925 film 'Lady of the Night' was another popular film by him.

Bell married actress Betty Lawford but unfortunately this marriage did not work out and was broken within a very short time. Between the years 1924 and 1945 he directed 20 films. He produced 20 films and had written screenplays for 9 films. His career highlight films are The Cocoanuts, The Hole in the Wall, The Letter. Monta Bell died on Friday, April 04, 1958, in Hollywood, CA. Being born on Feb 05, Monta was an Aquarius. Monta dated Betty Lawford and amongst other amorous encounters was Norma Shearer.

Why do we like Monta Bel?

We like Monta Bell because his films are wonderful. Films like Lady of the Night, The Hole in the Wall, The Letter are liked by all.

Why is Monta Bel Famous?

Monta is famous for the films he directed.

Monta Bell Lists

	American film directors
	American film editors
	American film producers
	People from Washington, D.C.
	1891 births
	1958 deaths

 

Monta Bell Movies
The Big Parade of Comedy Garbo
Monta Bell Filmography

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Tags: 1891, aquarius, film director, washington dc

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Category: Film Directors  - ( Film Directors Archive)

Date Added: 12 March '10

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