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María África Gracia Vidal (6 June 1912 – 7 September 1951), known professionally as Maria Montez, was a Dominican actress who gained fame and popularity in the 1940s starring in a series of filmed-in-Technicolor costume adventure films.
Actress: Arabian Nights. In a world weary of war and dispirited by the ravages of the Great Depression, Hollywood at the turn of the 1940s concocted a wildly popular, effective lot of escapist fare (though often cheaply made) to regale the sick at heart worldwide.
- January 1, 1
- Barahona, Dominican Republic
- January 1, 1
- Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Learn about the life and career of Maria Montez, a Dominican-born actress who starred in exotic adventure films in the 1940s. Find out how she became the Queen of Technicolor and the Caribbean Cyclone, and what happened to her in Europe.
- June 6, 1912
- September 7, 1951
María Montez is a former child star, TV and stage actress and model, and later TV news presenter, from Dominican Repulic. She was named after her aunt, Hollywood star Maria Montez, "Queen of Technicolor". See her biography, filmography, photos and trivia on IMDb.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- October 1, 1951
- María Montez
Dec 30, 2023 · Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Maria Montez, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟From unforgettable performances...
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- Vintage Showtime Vault
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Jul 10, 2018 · Learn about Maria Montez, the exotic actress who starred in 26 films at Universal Pictures in the 1940s. Discover her five must-watch movies, from Arabian Nights to Sudan, and how she became the Queen of Technicolor.
