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{Photos} Sooo…You Want to Be Kissed By Gable?
This little photo spread appeared in LOOK magazine in 1955. Breathes there a girl who, at some time or other, has not dreamed of being bussed by that master, Clark Gable? A reasonably true-to-life dream might go like this: The young lady is visiting a Hollywood sound stage, where a Gable picture is in the making. Suddenly the leading lady is taken ill. Consternation grips the studio. But wait. Our heroine steps forward. “If I’m not intruding,” she says demurely, “may I suggest that you try me in the role?” The director agrees and she falls into Gable’s arms. But alas, there’s a sad ending to this promising reverie. Girls,…
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{Photos} To Please a Lady (1950)
Some photos from To Please a Lady, which was later re-released as “Red Hot Wheels” or “Indianapolis.” Filmed on location at the Indianapolis Speedway, there are some great on the set shots: And this, one of the most infamous on-set photos: Clark and Barbara were friends (and nothing more!), with great affection for each other and I think it’s apparent in their photos. Portraits: And some screenshots. 50 year old Clark isn’t looking too shabby!
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{Photos} Love on the Run (1936)
Today we’re looking at some of the photos from Love on the Run (1936), one of the several Clark Gable/Joan Crawford pairings. A lot of people don’t, but I actually do like their films together–they have an easy chemistry. This one for me though is one of the weakest; the plot is silly. But these promotional stills of them dancing together are some of my very favorites (they are often times mis-credited as being from Dancing Lady): Some great on the set shots: And of course some great screenshots. Clark was right in his handsome, dashing leading man era here:
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{Photos} Saratoga (1937)
Let’s have a look at some of the beautiful photos from Saratoga (1937). Taken at face value, Saratoga is not a spectacular film. It has become infamous because it was Jean Harlow’s final film–in fact she died of kidney failure before it was completed, at the young age of 26. When it came time to take publicity photos for the film, Jean was so weak she could hardly hold herself up. That is why in these beautiful pictures, Jean is laying down, leaning on Clark or being held up by him. Jean and Clark were good buddies and always had fun on the set. Clark was devastated by her death…
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{Photos} Hold Your Man (1933)
Today, here’s some photos from one of my very favorite Clark Gable films, Hold Your Man (1933). Adorable publicity shots with Jean Harlow: Clark and Jean were buddies and it really shows. It is remarkable how much sexual chemistry they have but yet they were like playful brother and sister when the cameras weren’t rolling. On the set: And some Clark closeups:
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{Photos} Mogambo (1953)
Let’s have a look at some of the fantastic photos from Mogambo (1953) today… Shot on location in the wilds of Africa, the film provides some pretty great on the set shots: Clark Gable and co-star Grace Kelly’s relationship became romantic during filming and the candids from the set certainly don’t hide that fact: Sure, Clark and Grace were getting friendly in their tents, but there are some great candids of pals Clark and Ava on the set together: Hey, when you are out in the middle of nowhere in Africa, everybody needs haircuts: And, naturally, some Clark closeups:
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{Photos} Idiot’s Delight (1939)
Let’s take a look at some of the photos from 1939’s Idiot’s Delight, infamously known as Clark’s singing and dancing picture. On the Set: Lots of divine publicity shots with Norma Shearer: And of course there were many publicity shots taken of Clark with those pretty blondes: And how about some Clark close-up screenshots?
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Hollywood Hobbies
This cartoon appeared in Screenland magazine in 1933: John Barrymore Just as sure as not You’ll find John on his yacht Developing seaworthy legs. And spending his time, Without reason or rhyme, With his rarest collection of eggs. Joan Crawford You cannot ignore, In this group of four, The personal hobby of Joan. She considers it play To model in clay And even to chisel in stone. Norma Shearer If you can’t analyze The charm of her eyes Of the glamorous lure of her tresses– You, at least, should have known That Miss Shearer is prone To designing her very own dresses. Clark Gable Here is…
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Merry Christmas, from Carole to Clark
75 years ago, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard were celebrating their very first Christmas as a married couple. To commemorate the occasion, Carole gifted Clark with a silver cup: The item was recently auctioned, with an estimate of $400-$600 and ended up going for $3,250! The auction listing stated: Silver loving-cup trophy attributed as a 1939 Christmas gift from Carole Lombard to Clark Gable. (Dec. 25, 1939) Silver “loving-cup” style trophy, 10 x 11 in. (on later-added octagon scallop base for lamp conversion) engraved “Carole to Clark” 12-25-1939” and attributed by recent owner Billie Nelson Tyrrell of the Antique Doll Emporium as a Christmas 1939 gift from…
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Very Sincerely Yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt
After Pearl Harbor, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard were scared, like most Americans, and felt they should do something for their country. They wasted no time in sending President Roosevelt a letter and telling him of their willingness to help in any way, shape or form. On December 16, 1941, he wrote them the following letter: Dear Carole and Clark Gable: Many, many thanks for your fine letter of December tenth. It is most encouraging to have this pledge of loyal support, as well as the assurance of your desire to be of service in this time of grave crisis. For the present, at least, I think you can both…