--FRANKLY, MY DEAR ~

(Gracious movie legend creates an unforgettable moment~)

--THE YEAR was 1952, and I was 24 years old. My husband, Bill, and I were driving from Kentucky to El Monte, California, to visit my aunt. As we were motoring around Encino, California, looking at a map of the stars' homes, we happened to pass by Clark Gable's house. Imagine our surprise when we saw the movie star standing at his mailbox.

"There he is!" I shouted, and made Bill back up.
By that time, however, Gable had climbed back into his Jeep.

"Excuse me," I said. "Could I take your picture, please?"
It wouldn't have fazed me if he had decided to drive away.
But instead, he looked around, and in that unmistakable Clark Gable drawl, he replied, "I don't see why not, honey."

Clark got out of the Jeep and insisted on including me in the photo. "Come on over here," he said. "I won't bite"

What a wonderful day and a fantastic memory to carry with me through all these years. My daughter even took the picture to school years later for 'show- and- tell'. ~~
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-CLOSE-UP / CLARK GABLE~

Born: Feb 1, 1901
Died: Nov. 16, 1960
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Nickname:
King of Hollywood
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Children:
Judy, Joan, Adolph
and John Clark
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Military Service:
Joined the Army in
1942 and flew combat
missions in Europe
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Award:
Was nominated for three
Academy Awards and won
one for lead actor in
'It Happened One Night'
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Known for playing virile,
lovable rogues, and for
his big ears. ~

--Reminisce~/By: Peggy Gentry ~