Monte Hawley
Monte Hawley (? - November 30, 1950) was an African American actor from Chicago, Illinois. He began his entertainment career as one of the original Lafayette Players. He studied under Richard B. Harrison and, after moving to New York City, acted in works on Broadway. He then moved to Hollywood and appeared in movies, including Oscar Micheaux's first film production. He was an actor in, and stage manager for, the original traveling production of the play Anna Lucasta. According to the Philadelphia Tribune, Hawley was considered one of the most prominent Black "stage and screen actors".[1]
He was in several theatrical productions on Broadway.[2][3]
Hawley died on November 30, 1950 in New York City.[1]
Filmography
- A Son of Satan (1924)
- Double Deal (1939), as Jim McCoy
- Life Goes On, as District Attorney
- The Duke Is Tops (1938), as George Marshall
- Four Shall Die (1940), as Dr. Hugh Leonard (credited as Monty Hawley)
- Gang War (1940)
- Lucky Ghost (1942), as Masher
- Mr. Washington Goes to Town (1942), as Stiletto
- Tall, Tan, and Terrific(1946), as "Handsome" Harry Hansom
- Miracle in Harlem (1948), as Lieutenant Renard
- Reform School (film)
- Mantan Messes Up
References
- "Monte Hawley Well-Known Actor Dies". Philadelphia Tribune. 9 December 1950. p. 3. ProQuest 531914055. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- "Monte Hawley Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com.
- "Monte Hawley". Playbill.
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