My guest, Tom Zimmerman is the author of The Queen of Technicolor: Maria Montez in Hollywood. 

Montez was a unique star, imperious, but warm, not known for her acting ability, but skilled in committing completely to a role, whether in a skimpy costume for the six legendary Neverland films she made for Universal, or in a grittier setting, such as for her more noirish European roles. 

We talked about the magnetism, determination, and integrity of this remarkable woman. 

The Queen of Technicolor: Maria Montez in Hollywood by Tom Zimmerman, is a publication of University Press of Kentucky. There are links to several places where you can purchase the book on their website.

Films discussed: 

Boss of Bullion City (1940) (Maria’s first role) South of Tahiti (1941) (Maria’s breakout sarong role) 

The Universal Studios Neverland Films (not discussed individually): 

Arabian Nights (1942) 

White Savage (1943) 

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944) 

Cobra Woman (1944) 

G*psy Wildcat (1944) 

Sudan (1945) 

Tangier (1946) 

Pirates of Monterey (1947) 

Wicked City (1949) 

Portrait of a Killer (1949)

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