Dear Mr. Gable (1968)
The life of Hollywood's King, Clark Gable--on and off camera.
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.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: March 5, 1968
Cast
- Burgess Meredith - Narrator
- Clark Gable - (archive footage)
- Carole Lombard - (archive footage)
- Frank Capra - Self
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dear Mr. Gable about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Dear Mr. Gable?
- Dear Mr. Gable stars Burgess Meredith, Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Frank Capra.
- How long is Dear Mr. Gable?
- Dear Mr. Gable has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Dear Mr. Gable?
- Dear Mr. Gable is a Documentary film.