Gossip Friday: Nice to Meet You
From 1948:
Deborah Kerr: “It’s been told before, but I think it bears repeating–how I got to meet Clark Gable, with whom I starred in my first American picture, THE HUCKSTERS. I was introduced to him at the studio, but not by any of its officials; instead, by my own husband! Imagine Tony not ever telling me that he and Clark were old friends, having worked together when Clark was a member of the US Army Air Force in England!
We were in Mr. Mayer’s office when Clark strode in. I took a quick breath and prepared to be my most charming self, but before anyone could say anything, Clark seemed to making straight for me, with his hand outstretched. ‘Goodness!” I thought. “Isn’t he going to wait for an introduction?’
And then he went right by (leaving me with mouth open) and was shaking hands with Tony. I waited like a good little girl until they were through, and could turn to me.”
4 Comments
Lou Cella
Damn that’s funny! Is there more to that story?
Dan
That is a priceless story LOL! Thanks for sharing this tidbit with us this week 🙂
CocoB
The Hucksters is a plain old good movie. I was introduced to Deborah Kerr in this movie and it has remained a favorite ever since. She is a lovely actress to watch. And of course Clark is Clark.
Barbara Martin
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