
Maria Montez
- Date of Birth: 1912-06-06
- Date of Death: 1951-09-07
- Place of Birth: Barahona, Dominican Republic
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-Technic... 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.

Pirates of Monterey
Adventure, Romance, Western • 1947 December

Moonlight in Hawaii
Adventure, Comedy, Music, Romance • 1941 October

Lucky Devils
Mystery, Romance • 1941 January

From María África to María Montez, A myth in Technicolor
Documentary • 2014 May

Jean-Pierre Aumont, charm and laughter
Documentary, TV Movie • 1999 May

Raiders of the Desert
Action, Adventure • 1941 July

City of Violence
Action, Drama • 1951 March

Bowery to Broadway
Comedy • 1944 November

Shadows Over Naples
Crime • 1951 May