Dear Mr. G.: The Biography of Clark Gable (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258002541)

Dear Mr. G.: The Biography of Clark Gable by Jean Garceau is a comprehensive account of the life and career of one of Hollywood's most iconic leading men. The book covers Gable's humble beginnings in Ohio, his early struggles as an actor, and his rise to fame as the ""King of Hollywood"" in the 1930s and 1940s. Garceau delves into Gable's personal life, including his marriages to five different women, his close friendships with fellow actors like Spencer Tracy and Joan Crawford, and his love of hunting and the outdoors. The book also explores Gable's enduring legacy, examining how his performances in films like Gone with the Wind and It Happened One Night continue to captivate audiences today. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Gable best, Garceau paints a vivid portrait of a complex man whose talent, charm, and rugged masculinity made him a beloved figure both on and off the screen. Overall, Dear Mr. G. is a must-read for fans of classic Hollywood and anyone interested in the life of one of the industry's biggest stars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jean Garceau, Clark Gable, Inez Cocke
ISBN-10: 125800254X
ISBN-13: 9781258002541
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2011
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d