Monte Luke (1885–1962), born Charles Robert Montague Luke, was an Australian photographer, actor and director.
Biography Born in Geelong he worked as an actor on stage before developing an interest in stills photography. He was appointed official photographer for J. C. Williamson, taking portraits of stage stars and publicity shots of plays in production. In 1915 he was placed in charge of film production for J. C. Williamson Ltd after Fred Niblo left the country, and directed three features for them. He then set up a photography studio and became one of the leading photographers in the country.Biography at Monte Luke Studio's website Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, p 56
He was photographer for the respected Sydney magazine The Bystander.
Select filmography For Australia (1915) - director Within the Law (1916) - director Seven Keys to Baldpate (1916) - director The Monk and the Woman (1917) - actor
References
External links
Collection of Monte Luke at Art Gallery of New South Wales Biography at Monte Luke Studios website Monte Luke at National Film and Sound Archive