Maria Montez

Maria Montez

Deceased · Born: Jun 6, 1912 · Died: Sep 7, 1951

Personal Details

Born Jun 6, 1912 Barahona, Dominican Republic
Spouse
  • Jean-Pierre Aumont

    ( Jul 13, 1943 to Sep 7, 1951 )
  • William Gourley MacFeeters

    ( Nov 28, 1932 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Regla María Teresa Vidal Recio
  • Isidoro Rafael Gracia García
Relatives
  • Julia Andre (Sibling)
  • David Vidal Arias (Grandparent)
  • Justa Recio Sánchez (Grandparent)
  • Joaquín Gracia Anadón (Grandparent)
  • Maria Antonia García Martín (Grandparent)
  • Aquilino Gracia García (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Tomasa Gracia García (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Joaquín Gracia García (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Gaudencia Gracia García (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Isidoro Rafael Gracia Vidal (Sibling)
  • Aquilino Mario Gracia Vidal (Sibling)
  • Joaquín David Gracia Vidal (Sibling)
  • Ada "Adita" Gracia Vidal (Sibling)
  • Luz "Lucita" Gracia Vidal (Sibling)
  • Luis Antonio Gracia Vidal (Sibling)
  • Jaime Enrique Gracia Vidal (Sibling)
  • David Ángel Vidal Recio (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Maria Vidal Recio (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Mario Vidal Recio (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Leonardo Vidal Recio (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Jaime Vidal Recio (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Catalina Vidal Recio (Aunt or Uncle)
  • María Montez (Niece or Nephew)
  • Raina Paris (Niece or Nephew)
  • María Teresa Gracia Román (Niece or Nephew)
  • Patty Villiers (Niece or Nephew)
  • Aruna Villiers (Niece or Nephew)
  • Mara Villiers (Niece or Nephew)
  • Teresita Montez (Sibling)

Biography

María Montez (June 6, 1912 – September 7, 1951) was a Dominican-born motion picture actress who gained fame and popularity in the 1940s as an exotic beauty starring in a series of filmed-in-Technicolor costume adventure films. Her screen image was that of a hot-blooded Latin seductress, dressed in fanciful costumes and sparkling jewels. She became so identified with these adventure epics that she became known as "The Queen of Technicolor." Over her career, Montez appeared in 26 films, 21 of which were made in North America and five in Europe.

Career

1949
Siren of Atlantis
Siren of Atlantis as Queen Antinea
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Wicked City
Wicked City as Dolores - the coach
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1947
Pirates of Monterey
Pirates of Monterey as Marguerita Novarro
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The Exile
The Exile as Countess Anbella de Courteuil
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1946
Tangier
Tangier as Rita
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1945
Sudan
Sudan as Naila
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1944
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as Amara
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Cobra Woman
Cobra Woman as Tollea / Naja
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Bowery to Broadway
Bowery to Broadway as Marina
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Gypsy Wildcat
Gypsy Wildcat as Carla
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1943
White Savage
White Savage as Princess Tahia
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1942
Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights as Sherazade
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Bombay Clipper
Bombay Clipper as Sonya Dietrich Landers
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Mystery of Marie Roget
Mystery of Marie Roget as Marie Roget
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1941
South of Tahiti
South of Tahiti as Melahi
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Moonlight in Hawaii
Moonlight in Hawaii as Ilani
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Raiders of the Desert
Raiders of the Desert as Zuleika
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Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils as Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
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That Night in Rio
That Night in Rio as Inez
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1940
Boss of Bullion City
Boss of Bullion City as Linda Calhoun
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