Elizabeth Montgomery
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The marriage ended in a 1955 Nevada divorce. While fulfilling her residency requirement for a "quickie" divorce in Nevada, Elizabeth was also commuting to Hollywood for the shooting of ''The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell'' starring Gary Cooper, which was her own film debut.</td></tr></table> | The marriage ended in a 1955 Nevada divorce. While fulfilling her residency requirement for a "quickie" divorce in Nevada, Elizabeth was also commuting to Hollywood for the shooting of ''The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell'' starring Gary Cooper, which was her own film debut.</td></tr></table> | ||
| − | She next married on 28 Dec 1956 in the First Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas to actor "Gig Young" (real name Byron Barr) | + | She next married on 28 Dec 1956 in the First Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas to actor "Gig Young" (real name Byron Barr). It has been reported that Gig was an alcoholic and they separated in 1961. They divorced either-in-or-by 1963. Byron Barr has previously been married to Sophie Rosenstein his drama tutor who died in 1952. |
In a 1958 interview with columnist Bill Fiset, Elizabeth said:<blockquote>"...having been brought up in an atmosphere heavily scented with the acting profession, I sort of fell into the mold. My parents felt it was up to me to choose my field of endeavor. I'm glad it worked out that way. I made my own decision and I'm very happy."</blockquote> | In a 1958 interview with columnist Bill Fiset, Elizabeth said:<blockquote>"...having been brought up in an atmosphere heavily scented with the acting profession, I sort of fell into the mold. My parents felt it was up to me to choose my field of endeavor. I'm glad it worked out that way. I made my own decision and I'm very happy."</blockquote> | ||
