Clark Gable: Tormented Star

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Synopsis
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.

Copyright:
2007

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
316 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780786726752
Related ISBNs:
9780786720934
Publisher:
Perseus
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
David Bret
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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