Gossip Friday: From One Hitchhiker to Another

From July 1936:

Usually, in Hollywood, when one lends money, it is never repaid. Clark Gable, however, recently had a different experience.

Nearly two years ago, the star, whilst driving on a country road, gave a lift to a young hitchhiker, who told a hard-luck story. Gable lent him five dollars. 

A few days ago a youth jumped on the running board of the actor’s car as he was driving out of the studio, and handed him back the loan. He was no longer a hitchhiker, for he had landed a job.

Clark is gradually recovering from the shock of getting the money back. Like all affluent Hollywoodites he has had many far different experiences.