Dear Mr. Gable

Dear Mr. Gable

52 mins | Documentary | March 5, 1968

Burgess Meredith narrates this insightful MGM-produced documentary about the life and career of Hollywood legend Clark Gable, from his childhood in Ohio, to his star status in Hollywood, and to his romantic life off-screen, including his marriage to Carole Lombard. The film incorporates classic film footage of Gable with interviews of people from his past, including an old classmate from his school days, a former sweetheart, and his press agent. Another treat is the rare home movie footage of Gable and Lombard on a camping trip.

Dear Mr. Gable

52 mins | Documentary | March 5, 1968

Dear Mr. Gable
Burgess Meredith narrates this insightful MGM-produced documentary about the life and career of Hollywood legend Clark Gable, from his childhood in Ohio, to his star status in Hollywood, and to his romantic life off-screen, including his marriage to Carole Lombard. The film incorporates classic film footage of Gable with interviews of people from his past, including an old classmate from his school days, a former sweetheart, and his press agent. Another treat is the rare home movie footage of Gable and Lombard on a camping trip.
Producers
Original title Dear Mr. Gable
Directors
Writers Nicolas Noxon

Cast

Burgess Meredith

as Narrator

Clark Gable

as (archive footage)

Carole Lombard

as (archive footage)

Frank Capra

as Self