Clark Gable: Tormented Star

By David Bret

Book Overview

From the acclaimed author of Joan Crawford comes a riveting and uncensored biography of Clark Gable. The archetypal male of his era, Gable was named "King of Hollywood" in 1938. But as David Bret reveals, the star was not quite who he seemed. One of Gable's best-kept secrets was his bisexuality. Bret recounts Gable's failed marriages to women who turned a blind eye toward his affairs with actors Earl Larimore and Rod La Rocque, among other men. Bret also reveals how a pseudo-scandalous paternity suit and the actor's wartime accomplishments were no more than elaborate publicity stunts created by studio chief Louis B. Mayer in order to exaggerate Gable's masculinity and heroism in the public eye. With passion and accuracy, Bret uncovers the truth behind one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306817519
• ISBN13: 9780306817519
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

CLARK GABLE

This book about Clark Gable is a background work about his life. I have heard for years about his bisexuality. The author has done some research on this subject and the result is this book. Many may not like to hear about his sex life but the content is handled discreetly by the author. It makes for interesting reading. The author goes into detail about how Gable handled losing Carole Lombard and how he went to her last stop on the tour before the plane crashed. I enjoyed reading the book. It gives one insight into how the studio system worked in the 1930's/40's, and how Gable and perhaps others felt about working in the system.