After Lombard died, Gable enlisted in the air force. An officer, he went against regulations and went on bombing missions, serving as a gunner. During the war, he visited a hospital for wounded soldiers. A medical officer, a major I believe, showed him around. They came to one shot up kid and the doctor went on about how the kid only had two hours to live. When Gable objected to talk like this in front of the poor soul, the doctor reassured him the boy was too shot up with morphine to understand anything. When Gable saw a tear come down the soldier's face, Gable took the officer out to the hall, threw him up against the wall and said if he ever did anything like that again, Gable would kill him. Since reading that story, my respect for Gable knows no limits.
Clark Gable will always be "The King of Hollywood". No other actor, or for that matter, no other man had his charisma, and alpha male personality. It is telling that he was referred to as "Mr. Gable" by the people that interviewed him and by his fans when they would meet him. There will never be another like him.
I can't believe he received one Oscar, he really deserved to get one for gone with the wind! Nobody could have played that part like him. Great actor, handsome! It's so sad he lost his wife Carol Lombard , they were perfect together!
I don’t know if it’s just me, but I love the narrator’s voice. It’s not professional at all, but it’s so calming and soothing. And I love learning about all my favorite old movie stars. I only meant to watch a couple of these, but I’ve been watching them all day long. I can’t get enough of them. 🤔
His voice IS professional. I watched a video by a woman who was evidently reading from her notes or some pre-written biography and although her voice was not unattractive it was very jarring to listen to because she paused in all the wrong places.
Нечестно по отношению к Кларку Гейблу утверждать, что приемная дочь Лоретты Янг от него. Многие дети хотели чтобы он был их отцом, включая Мерлин Монро.
He died 61 years ago today. What an actor he was! He could do it all. Comedies(look at all those film in the 30s) Drama(the films of the 40s and 50s). He won 1 Oscar, but should have won 3. He should have got it for Gone With The Wind and for the Misfits, the last film he did. You were so good Mr. Gable! It is a pleasure to watch you on the screen. Thank you for all those films you left behind.
Clarke gable was one of a kind that in my opinion he should’ve got the reward for Gone With TheWind just his word frankly I don’t give a dam . My favorite of all time and my time any age.
One person said it's a shame his step mother who was instrumental in his upbringing never got to see him famous. He gave his step mom a chance to become a Mother😊😊 which was more than fame.
Carole was'nt the only love of his life. Had she not die in a plan crash I'm sure down the line he would have met and marry someone else. How many times was he married?
@@janetebanks5493 "love of one's life" means just the ONE. He was married many times, but the earlier marriages to older women were obviously for strategic reasons. and after carole died, he was too lonely just to live alone - people do marry to escape loneliness of being alone too, you know. Not all marriages are due to being passionately in love with the other person.
@@janetebanks5493 I AM GLAD YOU ARE ABLE TO PREDICT THE FUTURE OF EVERYONE OR DO YOU JUST LOVE BEING MEAN SPIRITED. He truly loved Carole and I think they would have never divorced.
Found this strictly by accident, but as a fan of the King, and a "dabbler" in theater and film , I couldn't resist seeing this. One of the best done bio's I have ever seen, starting with the soft, mellifluous, respectful, down to earth voice, and delivery of the narrator. So good I couldn't resist sharing it and commenting on it.
I just love Jerry Skinner’s voice. His in depth knowledge is astounding because he tells the WHOLE life story of not just the wonderful actor but his parents, family, relationships and even illnesses and accidents that would be exaggerated or trivialised if you read it elsewhere. Thanks very much Mr Skinner.
Gone With the Wind was seen by some 20% of the Americans in the US that time. I believe, to this day, it is still the most attended movie by population percentage ever .
When choosing an charismatic actor for the coveted role, they wanted someone who's rugged and masculine yet suave and debonair, the list was short though nonetheless impressive, Randolph Scott who was rugged and manly and Erroll Flynn who was suave and debonair, but Clark Gable balanced both of these qualities.
I believe Gary Cooper could have played Rhett Butler with ease. Actually, David Selznick offered him the RB role first. And Cooper turned down the role because he thought GWTW was going to be a flop. lol
Selznick was fined $5,000 ...a lot of money at that time, for the use of that word. They filmed the end 4 different ways but Selznick decided to cop the fine and use the word 'damn'.
My great aunt, got her lifelong nickname from Clark Gable. She worked as a nurse aid, at a California hospital, wearing a pink hospital uniform. She was walking down a hall, when someone opened a door into her. She got knocked into Clarke’s arms. He caught her and said, “Hello, are you ok pinky?” From then on, she was always known as “Pinky”. I met her when I was about 4 years old. I never knew her as anything other than “Aunt Pinky”, until her death, when I learned her real first name. Kathryn.
I used to love the old fashioned movies my mum and dad used to put on, they were the best, wish the world was like that now, people had morals and respect for each other.
I love hearing stories about these famous actors no one seems to know a lot about. Thank you, Jerry. It is as in depth and comfortable as though you are telling us about your famous relatives. Excellent channel!
Clark Gable was my Mother's favorite actor. I have watched Gone with the Wind probably too many times to count. He definitely should have won an award for his role of Rhett Butler. I actually named my daughter after Vivian Leigh, as I loved the character of Scarlett. She was my heroine of all time. I watch any movie with Clark Gable in it.
I'm sorry, but you need to set your sights higher than Scarlett O'Hara. She was a selfish bitch. The real Southern Belle and true lady was Melanie (Olivia De'Haviland's character). We adopted a rescue Rottie who's name was Scarlett --- we immediately changed it! And yes, I am a Southern woman.
Jerry......I just love your easy-going pace and wonderful accent. I really feel like I know the people you are talking about.. I especially love that you don't sensationalize their lives and that you give recognition to the people behind the scenes---the wives/husbands, kids, friends. THIS is what a biography SHOULD be like and so often isn't. Keep up the good work.
Agreed too. Clark Gable was one of the best and most loved men of 1930s Hollywood. Clark and Robert Taylor were considered the two sexiest men of the time.
@@alvexok5523 "The most loved"? mostly overwhelmed by their glamour. He married at least three of his wives only because they could further his carrier. This is no man, this is a user.
Oh I'm not saying he wasn't a user, I'm just saying how many women adored him. He was quite rugged, along with Robert Taylor. If Taylor was around today, women would not leave him alone to catch his breath, that guy was more rugged than Mel Gibson in his prime. Alot of those 1930s stars had on screen partners who were together for at least a few different films, and made their love for each other believable enough to where it was hard to believe something was not going on between them off screen. Best examples were Gable and Jean Harlow, Taylor and Eleanor Powell, William Powell and Myrna Loy, Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler, Rooney and Judy Garland, and Janette McDonald and Nelson Eddie. The latter two really did romance off screen. The others, no one was as sure about, and Powell and Keeler most likely had nothing going on off screen since Keeler was married to Al Jolson (who was the jealous type) and Dick Powell married Joan Blondell. There's still no way to know 100℅ if they didn't privately elope a few times, even behind their spouses' backs.
What a fantastic story. I like that you tell us what happened to all the characters. Wasn’t Kay a lovely kind woman? An example to all women who have loved and taken on a gentleman who has been heartbroken for a dead wife. I take my hat off to her. Thanks Jerry, excellent as always. X
I just watched The Misfits today. The entire cast seem to actually be the characters they were portraying. It’s a very sentimental and striking movie and touched my heart deeply. I’ll be watching it again. Deepest respect for Clark. My great grandson, born last week is named Clark. Now I understand why. It’s a deeply honored name in American culture.
I don't know how I got here glad I did. Somehow the narrator kept my attention the entire time and nothing holds my attention for 28 mins... this was an strange but enjoyable experience! Lol.
I agree. He’s captivating and interesting. I didn’t search for this. It was a suggestion and I’m glad it was because I love Clark Gable and this was a well made documentary.
You mean to say that Kay Williams Gable allowed him to be buried next to Carole Lombard, who tragically died in January 1942. Kay herself was entombed close to Clark Gable and Carole Lombard Gable.
Mr. Skinner, Thank you for lending us your knowledge of all the movie stars you profile. I grew up in So. Cal. in the 60's &70's and I met several movie stars in my little town of Santa Paula. Ernest Borgnine-a very nice man. James Garner. Kirk Douglas. Steve McQueen & Ali McGraw. Sylvester Stallone. Erik Estrada. Clete Roberts a highly respected news reporter from the 50's-70's. Dana Elcar-of "McGuyver" fame who was another very nice man and Bill Lucking- a major character actor. Dana and Bill actually lived in Santa Paula. As you well know, these stars are just people like the rest of us.They have the same ups and downs, pains and joys as we all do. Your efforts in presenting their life stories is appreciated. Thank you Mr. Skinner
My Grandmother, Mother and I all agree that Clark Gable was a gorgeous man dispite his ears. He was always a favorite and I watched a ton of his movies with my Grandmother. Such a amzing man and a amazing story. Thank you for this post.
I will always watch his movies i am glad for tv it is my only company now since Covid what did we do before . Needle point and read I guess. Thanks for the network now although it is unrealistic at times. .
@@charlieangelyoutube he wasn't as nice as people think he date raped Loretta young she was 23 she was a actress she went away to hide her pregnancy and then she had her baby she said that she adopted her daughter when she was 2 the book is really sad but her mom was trying to protect her reputation and trying to protect her daughter she didn't want her to know that she conceived out of rape and at the time Clark Gable was married and he had 2 kids already and he went to visit his daughter once when she was 15 but he never told her that he was her father as a single mom pregnant out of wedlock back in those days her Mother made away to save her reputation and she was still a actress and she supported her baby on her own the book is really good
He was a favorite of the studio publicity photographers. While actors and actresses fretted and insisted on being photographed a certain way, Gable would just say, 'Shoot away.' He didn't care how the pics turned out.
Hi, Jerry. Clark Gable was and still is a truly wonderful man, especially in Gone with the Wind, co-starring Vivian Leigh in 1939, the same year The Wizard of Oz came out. Gable would have been 115 this year. I wish you a joyous Merry Christmas, Jerry.
I saw some parts from old clips when ship named after Carole Lombard was celebrated and it was threw on sea's. He was there. He was standing. Pretending to be strong man. But I replayed this part over and over. His broken smile was near to explosion. He loved her so much. He kept piece of her always with himself, a piece of brooch from the place of tragic death that she received from him for Christmas. Friend of his told that he was always asking himself "why ma? why?' and he decided to go to the military and become a pilot because he wanted to die the same way. In sky, like she did. So devastated story of those two amazing people.
It never fails.. I watch these and when it comes to the end of their lives I start tearing up! Anyone else???? Like I know that all of everyone passes away. But it is just something about how this man presents these documentaries.
My father was the doctor who delivered Kay Gable's baby at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital on Vermont Ave., in Hollywood, CA. I remember my dad telling me that it was he, my dad, who broke the news to Kay when Clark Gable died. My dad's name was Dr. Richard N. Clark, M.D.
Mr. Skinner, again, you are one incredibly talented and gifted man for your ability to put together and deliver such an informative documentary. Thanks for all you do.
This video was suggested to me- I’m so glad I clicked on it. I’m in my 50’s so I didn’t grow up watching Clark Gable, but my father would often talk about his movies. Thank you for such a moving documentary! 🙏 You have a new subscriber
Jerry, your videos are always informative and entertaining. Thank you for the research and preparation you put into them. They are a pleasure to watch.
Thank you so much for making these videos. You have the most respectful videos on TH-cam. I wish we had more lovely gentlemen like you in the world! lots of love from Ireland xxx
ita kelly: As I've learnt that this man make numerous videos of this sort, I am subscribing. Your respectful treatment of these folks, good or bad, is very appealing.
Clark Gable was one of the greatest, most iconic 1930s male stars, he was amazing. The narration of this video was fabulous, he really helped everything said really tug at the heart strings.
Delightful documentary by Jerry Skinner who brings a gentle warmth and great respect with his excellent narration. I hope to find other documentaries by Mr. Skinner who puts more story in a slow easy 28 minutes than any one else does in 90. Thank you sir, beautiful production.
Hollywood doesn't want us to focus on the facts about one of these most glamorous actresses- she had been beaten by her husband and lost her kidneys. Mr Gable was so kind to get her to the hospital as he had charmed her mother into acquiescing into the trip to the hospital. Apparently he was the only one trusted enough to keep the secret from the public. Pretty much the gentleman.
Ed Miller well if you’re gonna go after or confront someone at least use the correct darn word! ‘Loose’ is as in ‘your shirt is too loose’ or ‘my horse got loose’! But if you ‘lose’ something it means it’s gone, ‘I’m gonna lose my shit bcuz people constantly misuse the words!’ Or ‘seriously lose the loose tooth already kid or I’m gonna tie a string around it and tie it to the door then slam the door and yank it outta there!’
No ur all wrong Jean Harlow had an affair with William Powell aka The Think Man and she became pregnant with his child but had to have an abortion or was forced to by the head of the Studio because Powell was married and having an affair with the 26 yr old Harlow this would have ruined his career and unfortunately after she had the abortion she developed an infection that killed her. Clark Gable knew this and that's why he was so worried about her but unfortunately couldn't save her in time
Thank you. I truly enjoyed watching this short documentary. At first, I too, was surprised by the narrator's soft, slightly southern, voice, but the voice was so gentle, and the facts so interestingly shared, I was entranced. I highly recommend this to anyone who loved, and admired, this great actor, Clark Gable.
No he wasnt . He did those screw ball comedies but after she died he joined the service for revenge and after that he did more serious films the rest of his career.
This is such a sad story ..Mr Gable he had such a sad life he knew so much heartache . He was the perfect match for Rhet Butler if we never remember him for any other role Rhet will live in are hearts and minds for ever ...
Your videos are very well done and informative. I always thought that Gable died of lung cancer. Gable was only 59 and today would have been saved by coronary artery bypass surgery. Actors like him seemed larger than life.
So strange that this is so historical, I used to play with Loretta Youngs boys, Peter, and Christopher. They were well behaved nice boys. Now that I am 75 yrs old, it is so sad to learn that everyone has died. I was a friend to her niece Betty Jane, we had fun at her Birthday parties where Loretta always came by with a gift for BJ . LOVED THOSE YEARS.
Thank you Jerry for taking the time making these video's. And including the people they were either married to or involved with. You are gifted at this! Again Thank You ☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆
No One and NOTHING beats your Documentaries Jerry. ... You are simply THE BEST! .... Your programs should be on TV and you should be making MILLIONS. .... An Eternally Grateful, Long Time Subscriber.
@Piatequila it’s the name of the game. Both in Hollywood and film industries abroad people married and hooked up for career advancement. If you didn’t accept someone else would in your position. It was a well-known fact that you couldn’t establish yourself in film if you didn’t marry or bed someone.
Thank you, Jerry. Your gentle voice adds a lot of sympathy and understanding to these stories. I feel that you give attention to the many people who played important roles in the lives of these "stars."
What a fabulous, full life this memorably, gifted actor had. And all the lucky ladies who were loved by him. Thank you for the sentimental portrayal of the master of leading men..Mr. Clark Gable. Thank you so much for sharing this nicely documented & narrated pictorial history of a fine gentleman & distinguished actor❤
I do not agree. When he was young he was ugly, his teeth were horrible and he needed much work to look good. His life before he was famous left much to be desired.
Another great video, Mr. Skinner. You are always so thorough in your research, and keep everyone's memory on the highest level, always. You should have your own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!!
Darn it, Jerry.....I was literally about the shut down for the night and go to bed, then I saw you just uploaded a new video....my plans have suddenly changed and I'm gonna watch right now. Bedtime will have to wait..... LOL Big Gable fan so I'm sure I'm gonna love this! Merry Christmas to you & yours, dear fellow. :-)
Hi Jerry! Thank you for this great upload, you gave the complete insight to Clark Gable's life. He was a great actor, I saw his Gone With the Wind when I was 16 and ever since I have watched this movie over and over again about 20 times. I came to know a whole lot about his personal life which I wasn't aware of before watching your video. Great presentation, thanks once again.
Thank you Jerry for another truly interesting biography. I enjoyed this one very much. I had no idea he was so young when he passed. Again I learned a great deal. Take care, Kat
Thank you so much for this bio on Clark Gable. Thought-provoking and moving with some information I had never learned about him, one of my top movie idols. Great job!
After Lombard died, Gable enlisted in the air force. An officer, he went against regulations and went on bombing missions, serving as a gunner. During the war, he visited a hospital for wounded soldiers. A medical officer, a major I believe, showed him around. They came to one shot up kid and the doctor went on about how the kid only had two hours to live. When Gable objected to talk like this in front of the poor soul, the doctor reassured him the boy was too shot up with morphine to understand anything. When Gable saw a tear come down the soldier's face, Gable took the officer out to the hall, threw him up against the wall and said if he ever did anything like that again, Gable would kill him. Since reading that story, my respect for Gable knows no limits.
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Clark Gable will always be "The King of Hollywood". No other actor, or for that matter, no other man had his charisma, and alpha male personality. It is telling that he was referred to as "Mr. Gable" by the people that interviewed him and by his fans when they would meet him.
There will never be another like him.
I can't believe he received one Oscar, he really deserved to get one for gone with the wind! Nobody could have played that part like him. Great actor, handsome! It's so sad he lost his wife Carol Lombard , they were perfect together!
I don’t know if it’s just me, but I love the narrator’s voice. It’s not professional at all, but it’s so calming and soothing. And I love learning about all my favorite old movie stars. I only meant to watch a couple of these, but I’ve been watching them all day long. I can’t get enough of them. 🤔
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His voice IS professional. I watched a video by a woman who was evidently reading from her notes or some pre-written biography and although her voice was not unattractive it was very jarring to listen to because she paused in all the wrong places.
I love his voice and the bios that he does are great
Loved Clark Gable in Gone With The Wind. No one could have played that part as well as him. Should have won an Oscar for his role.
I agree. Whenever I hear the name Clark Gable, I think Rhett Butler.
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No question his acting talent was of the highest, and he very much did deserve an Oscar for Rhett Buttler.
With everything that was going on in his life past and present, I really dont think he gave a damn about an Oscar!
Obviously, people voting for oscar winners that year had some kind of grudge against Clark Gable. Has anyone seen a reason put into print?
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Нечестно по отношению к Кларку Гейблу утверждать, что приемная дочь Лоретты Янг от него. Многие дети хотели чтобы он был их отцом, включая Мерлин Монро.
@@OlhaZubrenko Your comment is so stupid.
This man is like an old uncle telling the “youngins” a story. His voice is soothing..
Its like having teeth pulled very,very……….slowly.
Durins Bane To each is own
Frankly my dear I don't give a dam
I agree, unfortunately for me, I have medium sized ears close to my head.
I think so too
Kay was a classy and kind lady. So glad she had her son to comfort her after Clark's death.
He died 61 years ago today. What an actor he was! He could do it all. Comedies(look at all those film in the 30s) Drama(the films of the 40s and 50s). He won 1 Oscar, but should have won 3. He should have got it for Gone With The Wind and for the Misfits, the last film he did. You were so good Mr. Gable! It is a pleasure to watch you on the screen. Thank you for all those films you left behind.
Clarke gable was one of a kind that in my opinion he should’ve got the reward for Gone With TheWind just his word frankly I don’t give a dam . My favorite of all time and my time any age.
I think he should won for Motiny on the Bounty.
@@jackprescott9652 Oh yes! Munity On The Bounty was the other one he should have one it for. How could I forget that one!
@kaw boy Ok! He should have gotten 4 Oscars. I thought he was good in Bounty too.
One person said it's a shame his step mother who was instrumental in his upbringing never got to see him famous. He gave his step mom a chance to become a Mother😊😊 which was more than fame.
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That's truly beautiful
@@ericbranham665 yes it is
Kay was a CLASS act. How beautiful of her to recognize that Carole was Clark's love of his life. Graciousness personified.
Carole was'nt the only love of his life. Had she not die in a plan crash I'm sure down the line he would have met and marry someone else. How many times was he married?
@@janetebanks5493 "love of one's life" means just the ONE. He was married many times, but the earlier marriages to older women were obviously for strategic reasons. and after carole died, he was too lonely just to live alone - people do marry to escape loneliness of being alone too, you know. Not all marriages are due to being passionately in love with the other person.
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@Human Being, he married others but Carole was the “one!” Vomit on that reality!
@@janetebanks5493 I AM GLAD YOU ARE ABLE TO PREDICT THE FUTURE OF EVERYONE OR DO YOU JUST LOVE BEING MEAN SPIRITED. He truly loved Carole and I think they would have never divorced.
Found this strictly by accident, but as a fan of the King, and a "dabbler" in theater and film , I couldn't resist seeing this. One of the best done bio's I have ever seen, starting with the soft, mellifluous, respectful, down to earth voice, and delivery of the narrator. So good I couldn't resist sharing it and commenting on it.
I just love Jerry Skinner’s voice. His in depth knowledge is astounding because he tells the WHOLE life story of not just the wonderful actor but his parents, family, relationships and even illnesses and accidents that would be exaggerated or trivialised if you read it elsewhere. Thanks very much Mr Skinner.
I love the sound of this narrators voice. When he mentions years....like 1957 he says nineteen an fifty seven. Old school and I love it ❤️
Gone With the Wind was seen by some 20% of the Americans in the US that time. I believe, to this day, it is still the most attended movie by population percentage ever .
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My mother was 14 when it came out, and she wasn't allowed to see it because Rhett Butler says the word "damn" in it!
Clarke should have received the Academy Award for his role as Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind.
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Loved Clark Gable on "Gone with the wind",he should have won an Oscar,no actor could have played the Rhett Buttler role better than he did
When choosing an charismatic actor for the coveted role, they wanted someone who's rugged and masculine yet suave and debonair, the list was short though nonetheless impressive, Randolph Scott who was rugged and manly and Erroll Flynn who was suave and debonair, but Clark Gable balanced both of these qualities.
He totally deserved the Oscar for it. He WAS Rhett Butler. I can’t imagine anyone else in that role.
@@gmlaster Some roles your just born to play.
I believe Gary Cooper could have played Rhett Butler with ease. Actually, David Selznick offered him the RB role first. And Cooper turned down the role because he thought GWTW was going to be a flop. lol
@@gmlaster frankly my dear I don't give a dam
What a fabulous tribute to the king of Hollywood it totally moved me. I can honestly say that Clark is my first ever crush. R.I.P Mr Gable
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This biography is far superior to the Hollywood-produced one. Thank you for thIs well-researched, comprehensive tribute!
Frankly My Dear, “ I Don’t Give A Damn.” We will never forget that line . Clark Gable was a great actor and so handsome.❤️❤️
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He had to threaten to not complete the film to get that line in (at that historical time.)
VERY TRUE ...
Selznick was fined $5,000 ...a lot of money at that time, for the use of that word. They filmed the end 4 different ways but Selznick decided to cop the fine and use the word 'damn'.
My great aunt, got her lifelong nickname from Clark Gable.
She worked as a nurse aid, at a California hospital, wearing a pink hospital uniform.
She was walking down a hall, when someone opened a door into her.
She got knocked into Clarke’s arms. He caught her and said, “Hello, are you ok pinky?”
From then on, she was always known as “Pinky”. I met her when I was about 4 years old.
I never knew her as anything other than “Aunt Pinky”, until her death, when I learned her real first name. Kathryn.
A well-produced documentary about Mr. Gable and spoken with much sincere adoration about his life. Thank you.
Yes agree
He was one of Holly Woods GREATS . . . his "Work", speaks for itself.
I used to love the old fashioned movies my mum and dad used to put on, they were the best, wish the world was like that now, people had morals and respect for each other.
I love hearing stories about these famous actors no one seems to know a lot about. Thank you, Jerry. It is as in depth and comfortable as though you are telling us about your famous relatives. Excellent channel!
Clark Gable was my Mother's favorite actor. I have watched Gone with the Wind probably too many times to count. He definitely should have won an award for his role of Rhett Butler. I actually named my daughter after Vivian Leigh, as I loved the character of Scarlett. She was my heroine of all time. I watch any movie with Clark Gable in it.
I'm sorry, but you need to set your sights higher than Scarlett O'Hara. She was a selfish bitch. The real Southern Belle and true lady was Melanie (Olivia De'Haviland's character). We adopted a rescue Rottie who's name was Scarlett --- we immediately changed it! And yes, I am a Southern woman.
Men were so handsome back then. Good actors. I just love those old movies.
And the women were beautiful and classy. Not like the slops nowadays.
@Big Bill O'Reilly dude why do you have to bring politics into this god there just saying he looks good damn
@Big Bill O'Reilly You need to take your meds.
I think so too! There is an unattractive conceit in actors today. Missing real masculinity!
@Big Bill O'Reilly Go to hell ? When you going to be home ????
Jerry......I just love your easy-going pace and wonderful accent. I really feel like I know the people you are talking about.. I especially love that you don't sensationalize their lives and that you give recognition to the people behind the scenes---the wives/husbands, kids, friends. THIS is what a biography SHOULD be like and so often isn't. Keep up the good work.
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Agreed too. Clark Gable was one of the best and most loved men of 1930s Hollywood. Clark and Robert Taylor were considered the two sexiest men of the time.
@@alvexok5523 "The most loved"? mostly overwhelmed by their glamour. He married at least three of his wives only because they could further his carrier. This is no man, this is a user.
Oh I'm not saying he wasn't a user, I'm just saying how many women adored him. He was quite rugged, along with Robert Taylor. If Taylor was around today, women would not leave him alone to catch his breath, that guy was more rugged than Mel Gibson in his prime.
Alot of those 1930s stars had on screen partners who were together for at least a few different films, and made their love for each other believable enough to where it was hard to believe something was not going on between them off screen. Best examples were Gable and Jean Harlow, Taylor and Eleanor Powell, William Powell and Myrna Loy, Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler, Rooney and Judy Garland, and Janette McDonald and Nelson Eddie. The latter two really did romance off screen. The others, no one was as sure about, and Powell and Keeler most likely had nothing going on off screen since Keeler was married to Al Jolson (who was the jealous type) and Dick Powell married Joan Blondell. There's still no way to know 100℅ if they didn't privately elope a few times, even behind their spouses' backs.
Sad that his step mom who had such a big part in his upbringings, never got to see Mr. Gable become the superstar he was.
I am so agree with you.
Clark gave her more than fame and could bring, he gave his step mom a chance to become a mother.
What a fantastic story. I like that you tell us what happened to all the characters. Wasn’t Kay a lovely kind woman? An example to all women who have loved and taken on a gentleman who has been heartbroken for a dead wife. I take my hat off to her. Thanks Jerry, excellent as always. X
I just watched The Misfits today. The entire cast seem to actually be the characters they were portraying. It’s a very sentimental and striking movie and touched my heart deeply. I’ll be watching it again. Deepest respect for Clark. My great grandson, born last week is named Clark. Now I understand why. It’s a deeply honored name in American culture.
James Cagney said that the only way he survived the"onslaught"of Hollywood was too leave town as soon as his obligations were fullfilled. Smart Man!
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I don't know how I got here glad I did. Somehow the narrator kept my attention the entire time and nothing holds my attention for 28 mins... this was an strange but enjoyable experience! Lol.
Thank you Mia, you are kind. Jerry
I agree. He’s captivating and interesting. I didn’t search for this. It was a suggestion and I’m glad it was because I love Clark Gable and this was a well made documentary.
His last wife seemed really classy. Very admirable she allowed him to be buried by Lombard.
She sure did..... a truly lovely lady
Carole Lombard was the true love of his life.
You mean to say that Kay Williams Gable allowed him to be buried next to Carole Lombard, who tragically died in January 1942. Kay herself was entombed close to Clark Gable and Carole Lombard Gable.
@@missatrebor Yep! Kay seemed like quite a lady, very selfless. It's too bad Clarke didn't get to see his son who was born just two months later.
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what a life what an actor, he was so beautiful, gorgeous. passionated alpha and he so sure in the roles he played.
Another sad story of Hollywood. Rip King! Gone with the wind is the kind of movie I've watched a thousand times and can do again.
@Tom Reedy i love her too
@Graeme John rest in peace king(clark gable)
Clark's career was never the same after WW2. He owned the 30's.
James Dunn Although Mogambo was one of his best.
Mr. Skinner, Thank you for lending us your knowledge of all the movie stars you profile. I grew up in So. Cal. in the 60's &70's and I met several movie stars in my little town of Santa Paula. Ernest Borgnine-a very nice man. James Garner. Kirk Douglas. Steve McQueen & Ali McGraw. Sylvester Stallone. Erik Estrada. Clete Roberts a highly respected news reporter from the 50's-70's. Dana Elcar-of "McGuyver" fame who was another very nice man and Bill Lucking- a major character actor. Dana and Bill actually lived in Santa Paula. As you well know, these stars are just people like the rest of us.They have the same ups and downs, pains and joys as we all do. Your efforts in presenting their life stories is appreciated. Thank you Mr. Skinner
My Grandmother, Mother and I all agree that Clark Gable was a gorgeous man dispite his ears. He was always a favorite and I watched a ton of his movies with my Grandmother. Such a amzing man and a amazing story. Thank you for this post.
You were blessed to have such memories
I will always watch his movies i am glad for tv it is my only company now since Covid what did we do before . Needle point and read I guess. Thanks for the network now although it is unrealistic at times. .
He had such extraordinary presence and charisma! Truly one of a kind!
Very easy on the eyes too!
@@charlieangelyoutube he wasn't as nice as people think he date raped Loretta young she was 23 she was a actress she went away to hide her pregnancy and then she had her baby she said that she adopted her daughter when she was 2 the book is really sad but her mom was trying to protect her reputation and trying to protect her daughter she didn't want her to know that she conceived out of rape and at the time Clark Gable was married and he had 2 kids already and he went to visit his daughter once when she was 15 but he never told her that he was her father as a single mom pregnant out of wedlock back in those days her Mother made away to save her reputation and she was still a actress and she supported her baby on her own the book is really good
@@charlieangelyoutube Absolutely Charlie😉
Clark gable was one of the most
classic American actors, the macho type with a penchant for
beautiful women.
No lady could resist him. I couldn’t and I’m fussy!
He was a favorite of the studio publicity photographers. While actors and actresses fretted and insisted on being photographed a certain way, Gable would just say, 'Shoot away.' He didn't care how the pics turned out.
penchant for women... and some men, like Randolph Scott, cary Grant
Mr. Skinner, Your Voice and your knowledge along with your personal touch make you a joy to listen to.
God Bless.
He looked very handsome indeed. His magnetic charismatic qualities only enhanced his attractiveness. attractiveness.
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His black heritage
@@bapyongukgukguk2352 Everyone,said Mr. Gable was black, I believe it too!
@Piatequila lol you believe in that "pure blood" shit in America ? well goodluck to you 😎
@Vickie OGLESBY Clark Gable got some black in him.
Hi, Jerry. Clark Gable was and still is a truly wonderful man, especially in Gone with the Wind, co-starring Vivian Leigh in 1939, the same year The Wizard of Oz came out. Gable would have been 115 this year. I wish you a joyous Merry Christmas, Jerry.
I saw some parts from old clips when ship named after Carole Lombard was celebrated and
it was threw on sea's. He was there. He was standing. Pretending to be strong man. But I replayed this part over and over. His broken smile was near to explosion. He loved her so much. He kept piece of her always with himself, a piece of brooch from the place of tragic death that she received from him for Christmas. Friend of his told that he was always asking himself "why ma? why?' and he decided to go to the military and become a pilot because he wanted to die the same way. In sky, like she did.
So devastated story of those two amazing people.
It never fails.. I watch these and when it comes to the end of their lives I start tearing up! Anyone else???? Like I know that all of everyone passes away. But it is just something about how this man presents these documentaries.
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Me, too. Especially Clark Gable's.
he was fantastic in gone with the wind
Muriel Harding : yes ! so fantastic !
Right? Scarlet was crazy for being so obsessed with that stupid Ashley over Rhett. Lol never understood it.
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Fez Rhett Butler impecavelmente, nao ganhou o Oscar por este papel, mas para mim foi o melhor ator de Hollywood 💖💕🤴👑🤩💋💋💋
I really like Clark Gable in GONE WITH THE WIND. He has such a charming eyes. Just like Elvis Presley.
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And they were both considered king.
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True n rather people saw it clark lost something about him when his true love passed n Elvis lost his twinkle when priscilla divorced him
He lost a lot of girls and women before his passing . So sad . I never knew all of this able Clark Gable . Thanks for sharing .
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I always thought he was really gay. Just bounced from woman to woman to try to cover it. Sad life
I LOVE this man. He is definitely a ONE OF A KIND!! Gone With the Wind is my favorite movie...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My father was the doctor who delivered Kay Gable's baby at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital on Vermont Ave., in Hollywood, CA. I remember my dad telling me that it was he, my dad, who broke the news to Kay when Clark Gable died. My dad's name was Dr. Richard N. Clark, M.D.
Mr. Skinner, again, you are one incredibly talented and gifted man for your ability to put together and deliver such an informative documentary.
Thanks for all you do.
Your video was received by the many admirers of clark cable . It was dignified and respectable . God rest clark gable .
Your Biographies are TOP NOTCH Jerry. .... Don't ever stop making them.
This video was suggested to me- I’m so glad I clicked on it. I’m in my 50’s so I didn’t grow up watching Clark Gable, but my father would often talk about his movies. Thank you for such a moving documentary! 🙏 You have a new subscriber
Thank you for watching and subscribing. Jerry
Jerry, your videos are always informative and entertaining. Thank you for the research and preparation you put into them. They are a pleasure to watch.
Great Job Jerry, You are a natural when speaking I could not
stop lessening to you. As one of my finest actors was Clark.
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The perfect quality audio and video on you tube, thanks sir.
Thank you so much for making these videos. You have the most respectful videos on TH-cam. I wish we had more lovely gentlemen like you in the world! lots of love from Ireland xxx
Thank you Ita, love ireland. Jerry
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Clark Gable was one of the greatest, most iconic 1930s male stars, he was amazing. The narration of this video was fabulous, he really helped everything said really tug at the heart strings.
Legend. Rest in peace to the most handsome man in Hollywood.
Delightful documentary by Jerry Skinner who brings a gentle warmth and great respect with his excellent narration. I hope to find other documentaries by Mr. Skinner who puts more story in a slow easy 28 minutes than any one else does in 90. Thank you sir, beautiful production.
Very good job...
I could not have said it better, Mizera.
Mizera Mykel yes agree
AND in the most pleasant voice of any biographical documentary I have ever seen.
The kindness in your voice as you mention someone dying reminds me of my dad's kindness..he was the nicest man I ever knew.
Loved this bio. I loved to watch Clarks old movies.
same here, i'm redownloading 'the tall men' and 'it happened 1 night'
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I just loved the music choice and the steady and gentle voice of the narrator. It made the story so precious. Thank you so very very much.
Rest In Peace Clark Gable III, September 20th, 1988 - February 22nd, 2019.
What are those dates about?
Jana Procella Clark gables grandson Clark James gable died I think he was a host of cheaters
Hollywood doesn't want us to focus on the facts about one of these most glamorous actresses- she had been beaten by her husband and lost her kidneys. Mr Gable was so kind to get her to the hospital as he had charmed her mother into acquiescing into the trip to the hospital. Apparently he was the only one trusted enough to keep the secret from the public. Pretty much the gentleman.
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Ed Miller well if you’re gonna go after or confront someone at least use the correct darn word! ‘Loose’ is as in ‘your shirt is too loose’ or ‘my horse got loose’! But if you ‘lose’ something it means it’s gone, ‘I’m gonna lose my shit bcuz people constantly misuse the words!’ Or ‘seriously lose the loose tooth already kid or I’m gonna tie a string around it and tie it to the door then slam the door and yank it outta there!’
Maturity is earned cooking with Brenda
No ur all wrong Jean Harlow had an affair with William Powell aka The Think Man and she became pregnant with his child but had to have an abortion or was forced to by the head of the Studio because Powell was married and having an affair with the 26 yr old Harlow this would have ruined his career and unfortunately after she had the abortion she developed an infection that killed her. Clark Gable knew this and that's why he was so worried about her but unfortunately couldn't save her in time
Paul Bern was gay and never hurt her
Wow, so fascinating! So much unknown tragedy surrounds this man!
Thank you. I truly enjoyed watching this short documentary. At first, I too, was surprised by the narrator's soft, slightly southern, voice, but the voice was so gentle, and the facts so interestingly shared, I was entranced. I highly recommend this to anyone who loved, and admired, this great actor, Clark Gable.
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Clark Gable was never the same again when his Beloved Wife Actress Carol Lombard suddenly died from a plane crash.
I agree....you can just see it in his face and his eyes especially. Sad.
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No he wasnt . He did those screw ball comedies but after she died he joined the service for revenge and after that he did more serious films the rest of his career.
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@@speedracer1945 True story SS Brigadier General Gustav Lombard was Carol Lombards Uncle.
This is such a sad story ..Mr Gable he had such a sad life he knew so much heartache . He was the perfect match for Rhet Butler if we never remember him for any other role Rhet will live in are hearts and minds for ever ...
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is not fair Clark didn't get oscar for his legendary role Rhett Buttler... His acting is stunning and extraordinary in Gone With The Wind...
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So true
That film is still one of my favorites. He was amazing in it
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He is the best performance in the movie.
Clark Gable also played in the movie....Teacher's Pet with Doris Day...1958
Yes, a very entertaining movie.
Jerry thank you. This was one of the best documentaries I have every seen - the voice of the narrator was outstanding.
I loved this narration and what life with so many life's run-ins (for a lack of a better word) he lived. WOW!!! May he and all involved rest in peace.
This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Excellent pace. Packed full of information. Great pictures. Great job!
He'll always be Rhett Butler to me...❤️
Hello Jean, How are you doing?
A very well made and informative bio-pic Mr Skinner. I had no idea Mr Gable had such a difficult life. Thanks
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Thanks so much for a "sober", informativ and brilliant documentary!
Your videos are very well done and informative. I always thought that Gable died of lung cancer. Gable was only 59 and today would have been saved by coronary artery bypass surgery. Actors like him seemed larger than life.
Didn't his second wife die from a triple heart bypass?
So strange that this is so historical, I used to play with Loretta Youngs boys, Peter, and Christopher. They were well behaved nice boys. Now that I am 75 yrs old, it is so sad to learn that everyone has died. I was a friend to her niece Betty Jane, we had fun at her Birthday parties where Loretta always came by with a gift for BJ . LOVED THOSE YEARS.
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Amazing stepmother, he turned out amazing
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Tina Wemyss wish all step moms were like this great mother.
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Thank you Jerry for taking the time making these video's. And including the people they were either married to or involved with. You are gifted at this! Again Thank You ☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆
Jerry, I really enjoyed this biography. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to bring us an A+ history.
No One and NOTHING beats your Documentaries Jerry. ... You are simply THE BEST! .... Your programs should be on TV and you should be making MILLIONS. .... An Eternally Grateful, Long Time Subscriber.
Mark, you have made my day, No, Hell you have made my year. Jerry
I LOVED HIM AS AN ACTOR..THE BEST I CAN SAY..BUT.OMG..WHAT A MISERABLE PRIVATE LIFE HE HAD AND VERY SHORT TOO.😭❤😭❤😘😍
that documentary about Clark gable was excellent, it exposed an
incredible human life, thank you.
@Piatequila it’s the name of the game. Both in Hollywood and film industries abroad people married and hooked up for career advancement. If you didn’t accept someone else would in your position. It was a well-known fact that you couldn’t establish yourself in film if you didn’t marry or bed someone.
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Thank you, Jerry. Your gentle voice adds a lot of sympathy and understanding to these stories. I feel that you give attention to the many people who played important roles in the lives of these "stars."
Best documentary on Clark Gable. So much info in under 30 minutes.
What a fabulous, full life this memorably, gifted actor had. And all the lucky ladies who were loved by him. Thank you for the sentimental portrayal of the master of leading men..Mr. Clark Gable. Thank you so much for sharing this nicely documented & narrated pictorial history of a fine gentleman & distinguished actor❤
Clark Gable was one of the most handsome actors EVER!
Only Cary Grant is equal!
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Exactly. Clark Gable was THE man.
I do not agree. When he was young he was ugly, his teeth were horrible and he needed much work to look good. His life before he was famous left much to be desired.
That was an eye opener, I had no clue of his life. Thank you so much!
Hello Marquita, How are you doing?
I remember he was the leading man in one of the classic movie "GONE WITH THE WIND"!
No shit!
Tragic and beautiful life. Thank you ever so much for your meticulous and passionate work. Lovely to hear you. Bonsoir.
Another great video, Mr. Skinner. You are always so thorough in your research, and keep everyone's memory on the highest level, always. You should have your own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!!
One of the best channels on TH-cam, god bless you Jerry, wish you and your family a wonderful and happy Christmas.
Darn it, Jerry.....I was literally about the shut down for the night and go to bed, then I saw you just uploaded a new video....my plans have suddenly changed and I'm gonna watch right now. Bedtime will have to wait..... LOL
Big Gable fan so I'm sure I'm gonna love this!
Merry Christmas to you & yours, dear fellow. :-)
Hi Jerry! Thank you for this great upload, you gave the complete insight to Clark Gable's life. He was a great actor, I saw his Gone With the Wind when I was 16 and ever since I have watched this movie over and over again about 20 times. I came to know a whole lot about his personal life which I wasn't aware of before watching your video. Great presentation, thanks once again.
I saw gone with the wind also in the 1950's I was young, I was a teenager.
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Thank you Jerry for another truly interesting biography. I enjoyed this one very much. I had no idea he was so young when he passed. Again I learned a great deal. Take care, Kat
Such a great tribute, thank you so much. I didn’t know he had such a handsome son! And I didn’t know he started out so goofy looking! LOL 🤪
Thank you so much for this bio on Clark Gable. Thought-provoking and moving with some information I had never learned about him, one of my top movie idols. Great job!
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