Monty Banks

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Monty Banks

Born July 14, 1897 · Cesena, Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Died January 7, 1950 · aged 52

Monty Banks was a short, stocky but somehow debonair Italian-born comic actor, later also writer and director. In the US from 1914, he first appeared on stage in musical comedy and cabaret. By 1917 he was working as a dancer in New York's Dominguez Cafe. After this he turned to films, acting and doing stunt work at Keystone, Universal and for Al Christie. Changing his name from Mario Bianchi to Mo…

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A Bell for AdanoA Bell for Adano · 1945
A Bell for Adano
★ 6.01945
MovieWarDrama
Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town's life.
Blood and SandBlood and Sand · 1941
Blood and Sand
★ 6.51941
MovieDramaRomance
Bullfighter Juan Gallardo falls for socialite Dona Sol, turning from the faithful Carmen who nevertheless stands by her man as he continues to face real danger in the bullring.
Great GunsGreat Guns · 1941
Great Guns
★ 6.01941
MovieComedy
Laurel and Hardy join the army. They are hardly soldiers, but they believe their employer, (Dick Nelson) will need them now he's drafted.
LoveLove · 1919
Love
★ 5.81919
MovieComedy
"Fatty", a poor good hearted farm boy is deeply in love with Winifred, a farmer's daughter. A rich neighbor offers the farmer a large plot of land if Winifred marries his slow witted son Al. "Fatty" has less then one day to save heartbroken Winifred from the rushed ceremony.
The Slappiest Days of Our LivesThe Slappiest Days of Our Lives · 1951
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
1951
MovieComedy
Laurel is a Scottish reporter suspected of being a spy by police detective James Finlayson. Although trailed by the latter, Stan, who is reporting on the movie world, manages to be hired by Mack Sennett. He makes his debut in Nevada, in the middle of gold diggers. After managing to clear his name he becomes, with Oliver Hardy, a big comedy star.
Tonight's the Night - Pass It OnTonight's the Night - Pass It On · 1931
Tonight's the Night - Pass It On
★ 10.01931
MovieComedy
Slapstick comedy in which luckless slate club treasurer Bill Smithers is sent to prison for three years after being mistakenly accused of stealing funds.
So You Won't TalkSo You Won't Talk · 1935
So You Won't Talk
★ 8.01935
MovieComedy
The owner of a small Italian restaurant in central London is left a million pound inheritance, the only stipulation to the will being that he cannot speak or write anything for a period of one month.
Why Sailors Leave HomeWhy Sailors Leave Home · 1930
Why Sailors Leave Home
★ 7.01930
MovieComedy
When their ship arrives in an Arabian port, the sailors are given shore leave among them Bill Biggles, who has previously had little success with women. Visiting a sheik who has long been under obligation to him, Bill is welcomed at the palace, and the polygamous ruler, who has abducted a damsel, decides to absent himself and appoint Bill as his deputy. It seems Bill's luck is set to change dramatically until the wives decide to go on strike!

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