Gossip Friday: What’s Myrna Knitting?

Since this week (August 2) marked the 105th birthday of one of Clark’s costars, friends and an all-around classy lady, Miss Myrna Loy, here’s some gossip about her.

From February 1937:

With Joan Crawford set for the lead in “Parnell” opposite Clark Gable, she was suddenly switched to “The Last of Mrs. Cheyney” which Myrna Loy was to do, and Miss Loy was given the Crawford part in “Parnell”. There are those who say Joan preferred the “Last of Mrs. Cheyney” role, and there are those who say director John Stahl preferred not having La Crawford in “Parnell.”

First day on the “Last of Mrs. Cheyney” set, before she switched her makeup box to “Parnell”, Myrna Loy began industriously knitting between every scene. With a mysterious air she brought out pale blue angora which slowly developed into a square. After ten days of this, with the entire company getting curious, Myrna calmly crocheted the squares together into an afghan. An afghan, in case you don’t know, may be a coverlet for tiny tots, so you can’t blame the cast for wondering. Our spies rushed out for the lowdown, and now the truth is out. The afghan is for Myrna’s maid, Teresa, who is expecting something to go with it.

New this week:

Article about Carole Lombard’s death

New pictures in the gallery, including screenshots from Chained