Gossip Friday: A Kiss for Paulette

From August 1949, Louella Parsons’ column:

When Paulette Goddard flew to Mexico City last night she was put on the plane by Clark Gable, who took her to dinner and sent her on her way complete with corsage and a farewell kiss.

Just before Paulette took the plane she signed papers with her attorney, Gregson Bautzer, which enables him to file suit for divorce in Los Angeles.

The amazing point of this whole thing is that Paulette has steadily denied to me and all other reporters that she has had any trouble about a property settlement with Burgess Meredith.

I happen to know that Burgess never agreed to any settlement she offered and there is talk that he may contest the Mexican decree she obtained a few months ago.

One reason that she wants to get a California divorce here is so the court can decide on what settlement is just and right.

Paulette, who makes no secret that she likes diamonds, clothes and all things that money can buy, has a new bright limousine. Where she got it, she isn’t saying.