Monte Luke born Charles Robert Montague Luke, (1885-1962) was an
Australian photographer, actor and director.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.
Australian photographer, actor and director.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.
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