Monty Woolley — Night and Day Character Profile

About Monty Woolley

A Yale law professor who encourages Cole Porter's songwriting talents. He departs Yale alongside Porter when Cole decides to abandon his legal studies for a musical career.

Character Facts

Played by

Monty Woolley

Appears in

Night and Day (1946)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Monty Woolley — Professional Mentor — Cole Porter (Cary Grant)

  Woolley acts as an academic guide who redirects Porter from law to music.

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