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Clark Gable

By: Jane Ellen Wayne
Narrated by: S. Patricia Bailey
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To his fans, he was the king of Hollywood. To others, he was the embittered and alcoholic king of tragedy. In all shades of life, his character was epic.

Gable's rise to idol stature was swift. He made close to one hundred films in his lifetime and achieved immortalization in the timeless epic, Gone with the Wind. Off-screen, the man who finally won the indomitable Scarlett O’Hara was even more of a lady’s man than his character. He seduced, and, in several cases, married women of immense wealth to sustain his extravagant lifestyle and further his career. Among his most famous lovers were Hollywood stars Grace Kelly, Ava Gardner, and Joan Crawford. But only Carole Lombard, with her stunning blonde looks and bawdy sense of humor, captured his heart and taught him how to love.

©1993 Jane Ellen Wayne (P)2000 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Clark Gable

just by listening to this book there is no doubt in mind that Gable was Hollywood 's first bad boy.

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Don't waste your time

This book is based on hearsay and poor research. If the author wanted to do an accurate book about Clark Gable they failed. One of the turn-off's for me was the profanity. If a story or book is worth watching or reading the subject is presented with accuracy and common decency.

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Titillating but little more

If you want to know about everyone Gable slept with, this book’s for you. Very little about his movies, politics, or the evolution of the movies. A gossip monger’s holiday.

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Light read, but good

A romp into the past. I certainly got the sense that Clark Gable was charming, and a man's man, but not much as to whether he was very interesting, or what his opinions were as to issues other than women. Still, a good read.

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The Golden Age of Hollywood...Warts and ALL

This book sheds light on the behavior of our big screen heroes. No wonder why so many died at such a young age. Totally enjoyed this voyeuristic, behind the curtain journey.

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Very interesting

I remember growing up with his movies. It was very interesting to see the other side of the man that seemed larger than life.

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This audible made Clark Gable come to life!

An excellent audible on the life of an icon. Clark Gable comes to life in this audible, that includes his time and era when, Hollywood, was Hollywood!

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wow he really loved the ladies

This was a really good story. I watched a few of his movie's and now after listening to this book.I am going to look up some of his other movies and see what they are streaming on.He really loved the ladies.This book was really interesting about his life and all the hard work it took him to be a actor.

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Who knew?

Some celebrities you hear a lot about. Not so with Clark. Very interesting to learn he was rather rough and not kind. But I was also surprised the ladies of the era were also not as polished and refined. Interesting history…

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One the the great celebrities

It isn’t clear how he was so popular with the public but never described as a great actor. He is described as a self indulgent and immature and impulsive individual. Many of the great actors appear to be driven, self centered, and very flawed but still rose to an amazing level.

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