Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship
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When Elizabeth Taylor was cast opposite Montgomery Clift in A Place in the Sun, he was already a movie idol, with a natural sensitivity that set him apart. At seventeen, Elizabeth was known for her ravishing beauty rather than her talent. Directors treated her like a glamorous prop. But Monty took her seriously, inspiring and encouraging her. In her words, "That's when I began to act." To Monty, she was "Bessie Mae," a name he coined for her earthy, private side. The press clamored for a wedding, convinced this was more than friendship. The truth was even more complex. Monty was drawn to women but sexually attracted to men-a fact that, if made public, would destroy his career. But he found acceptance with Elizabeth. Her devotion was never clearer than after his devastating car crash near her Hollywood home when she crawled into the wreckage and saved him from choking. Monty's accident shattered his face and left him in constant pain. As he sank into alcoholism, Elizabeth used her power to keep him working. In turn, through scandals and multiple marriages, he was her constant. Their relationship endured until his death in 1966. Far more than the story of two icons, this is a unique and extraordinary love story that shines new light on both stars, revealing their triumphs, demons-and the loyalty that united them to the end.
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Casillo, C., & Heitsch, P. (2021). Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship. Unabridged. Highbridge Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Casillo, Charles and Paul, Heitsch. 2021. Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship. Highbridge Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Casillo, Charles and Paul, Heitsch, Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship. Highbridge Company, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Casillo, Charles, and Paul Heitsch. Elizabeth and Monty: The Untold Story of Their Intimate Friendship. Unabridged. Highbridge Company, 2021.
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