Monte Hale

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Monte Hale

Born June 8, 1919 · Ada, Oklahoma, USA

Died March 29, 2009 · aged 89

Monte Hale (born Samuel Buren Ely) was an American B-Western film star and country musician. Sometimes reported to have been born in San Angelo, Texas, he was actually born in Ada, Oklahoma but grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma, attending Washington Grade School and Shawnee High School. (Texas birthplace reportedly sounded better for the movies). After working as a laborer at various jobs in Ada and E…

Known For

GiantGiant · 1956
Giant
★ 7.61956
MovieDramaWestern
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
The ChaseThe Chase · 1966
The Chase
★ 7.11966
MovieCrimeDrama
The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.
Meanwhile, Back at the RanchMeanwhile, Back at the Ranch · 1976
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
★ 8.51976
MovieWesternComedy
A Western-genre narrative, loosely woven from old clips from B-Western features.
Law of the Golden WestLaw of the Golden West · 1949
Law of the Golden West
★ 7.51949
MovieWestern
Young Buffalo Bill Cody goes after the murderer of his father and uncovers a land-grab conspiracy.
Out California WayOut California Way · 1946
Out California Way
★ 7.51946
MovieWesternMusic
Newcomer Monte Hale is tying to just get a job in western films when he meet young Danny McCoy and his sister Gloria. Danny is trying to get his horse, "Pardner" into films. Monte sings a song and "Pardner" does some tricks and a casting director notices. Monte gets a singing-cowboy role and the horse gets a bit, but there is an accidental explosion, engineered by western star Rod Mason, who is jealous of Monte, and the horse is badly scared and blows his lines.
Trail of Robin HoodTrail of Robin Hood · 1950
Trail of Robin Hood
★ 6.31950
MovieWestern
Retired actor Jack Holt is raising Christmas trees for sale at a cost which permits every family to have one. A commercial tree company tries to drive Holt out of business. Roy saves the day, of course.
The Purple Monster StrikesThe Purple Monster Strikes · 1945
The Purple Monster Strikes
★ 4.61945
MovieActionScience Fiction
A Martian invader crashes his spaceship conveniently close to the workshop of a scientist who is developing an interplanetary craft. If the extraterrestrial Purple Monster can complete the rocket ship and return to Mars, he will be able to start a full-scale invasion of Earth. Good thing Craig Foster sets out to thwart the Monster's mission!
Home on the RangeHome on the Range · 1946
Home on the Range
★ 10.01946
MovieWestern
Two brothers settle a wilderness, one builds the largest cattle ranch in the state while the other creates a game preserve to protect the wild life. Trouble lies ahead.....

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