Clark Gable under MGM contract (1924–1949)

1. Gable enters film work in silent era

   Jan 1, 1924Labels: Clark Gable, Silent era

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2. MGM signs Gable and sets his screen image

   Jan 1, 1930Labels: MGM, Clark Gable

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3. Pairing with Joan Crawford strengthens MGM stardom

   Jan 1, 1931Labels: Joan Crawford, MGM

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4. Breakthrough MGM releases elevate him rapidly

   Apr 18, 1931Labels: The Secret, A Free

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5. Pre-Code hits expand Gable’s adult persona

   Jan 1, 1932Labels: Pre-Code cinema, Clark Gable

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6. MGM loans Gable for It Happened One Night

   Feb 23, 1934Labels: It Happened, Columbia Pictures

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7. Mutiny on the Bounty cements prestige leading-man status

   Nov 8, 1935Labels: Mutiny on, Prestige picture

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8. Gone with the Wind deal shows MGM’s leverage

   Aug 1, 1938Labels: Gone with, Louis B

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9. World War II changes Gable’s MGM career rhythm

   Jun 1, 1942Labels: World War, MGM

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10. Gable enlists and serves in the Army Air Forces

    Aug 12, 1942Labels: U S, Combat America

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11. De Havilland decision weakens long-term studio control

    Dec 8, 1944Labels: De Havilland, California court

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12. Postwar return: MGM tries to restart his screen dominance

    Jan 1, 1945Labels: Adventure 1945, MGM

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13. The Hucksters reflects postwar media and MGM strategy

    Jul 17, 1947Labels: The Hucksters, MGM

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14. Any Number Can Play marks the end of this contract-era chapter

    Jun 30, 1949Labels: Any Number, MGM

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