The Essay - Clark Gable
Sarah Churchwell celebrates various leading men of the silver screen, from the 1930s and 1940s:
First off is Clark Gable and Gone with the Wind of course. And countless other films where this classic star could exercise his physical presence. And, according to the writer, his appeal lay as an 'object fought over by women'.
Is this his only talent?
Producer: Duncan Minshull
Published on Monday, 11th February 2019.
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