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Gossip Friday: See Ya Later, Polly
From December 1931: Temperament–long quiet in the studios of Hollywood–is having its fling, and plenty, at the present time. Clark Gable walked out on the production of “Polly of the Circus”–not satisfied with his salary, it seems. This man is the greatest box office pull of the moment. Writers have said so, unhesitatingly, authorities on the box office have declared it, he has been fought for by the leading ladies of the lot who know that their pictures will have a better chance if the only matinee idol de luxe since Valentino and talkies is in it. But Clark Gable gets $350 a week salary plus a $500 a week…
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Nutshell Reviews: Hell Divers (1931) and Polly of the Circus (1932)
In a Nutshell: Hell Divers (1931) Directed by: Richard Boleslawski Co-stars: Wallace Beery, Dorothy Jordan, Marie Prevost Synopsis: Gable is Steve Nelson, a budding Navy pilot constantly at odds with Windy Riker (Beery), who has been in the service for years and has no patience for newbies. When Windy stages a farce that makes Steve’s girl Ann (Jordan) leave him, their relationship becomes hostile and costs one of them their position in the Navy. Best Gable Quote: “Say, there isn’t another girl in the world for me but you.. Never has been and never will be.” Fun Fact: Gable was in the midst of a heated affair with Joan Crawford…
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April Movie of the Month: Polly of the Circus (1932)
This month, Clark Gable is a straight-laced minister and Marion Davies is his sassy acrobat love interest in Polly of the Circus. Clark is Father John Hartley, a small town minister living a peaceful life. The circus comes to town, with its star attraction: trapeze artist Polly Fisher (Davies). She is enraged when her risqué posters are covered up and confronts Hartley, who admits that her posters aren’t appropriate in the town. The crowd mocks her at her next performance, causing her to fall. She recuperates at Hartley’s house at his insistence since he feels guilty. Soon they fall in love. But his parish and bishop uncle (Aubrey Smith) don’t support him…