Clark Gable

Clark Gable, The King of Hollywood Spencer Tracy once referred to Clark Gable as “The King of Hollywood” and at the height of his career, he was. But it was a long, sometimes lonely road for Gable on the way to the remarkable success and movie star status that he attained. His journey started when he was born on February 1, 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio and was named William Clark Gable. His father was an oil well driller named William H. Gable and his mother was the former Adeline Hershelman. Never fully recovering from the birth, Gable’s mother died when he was only ten ... Read Full Story

Being a swashbuckling leading man in Hollywood is tough work, which is why Clark Gable here, regularly engaged in physical training throughout his acting career. Not only that, but the posture, and body control developed from this physical training increased screen presence - Gable was one of the most popular actors of his time. The wall pulleys are likely from The Narragansett Machine Company . Labels: , Movie Star , Physical Training , Speed Bag , Wall Pulleys Read Full Story

Sigh... George Clooney is sexy but in terms of looks he's no Clark Gable.  It is easy to understand why he chose this look for his new Martini advertisements though.  He's so damn sexy, even when he's being totally cheesy. {Photos via the Daily Mail . Rest of the story here }  Read Full Story

« Gay Wedding Couple Broadcast on Polish TV Travels to Warsaw | Main | Jockey Underwear Keeps the Family Jewels Where They Should Be » 03/31/2008 BOOK: Clark Gable was gay for pay . "David Bret’s angle on Clark Gable is this: Gable was 'gay for pay' and 'rough trade,' and he enjoyed having sex 'for bucks.' In addition, he 'would sometimes scrub his penis until it bled' and used a device to prolong erections. If these tidbits from the book’s first few pages aren’t too much information for you, you’re in luck. This breathtakingly trashy biography does not skimp on sordid anecdotes." Johnny ... Read Full Story

By Danny Hoover The man known as Clark Gable was born as William Clark Gable back on February 1st of 1901. Since a boy, he was known as Gabe by his friends while growing up in Cadiz, Ohio. Throughout his lifetime, he was married 5 times with his first two ending in divorce, the next two his wife died shortly afterwards and the fifth survived him. When Clark was only 7 years old, his mother passed away which led him to a rough childhood. By the ripe age of 16, he left school to look for employment and found a job at a tire ... Read Full Story