Screenland Plus TV-Land (Nov 1952 - Oct 1953)

SEE HOW EASY IT IS TO BE AN ARTIST FREE BOOKLET SHOWS HOW YOU CAN EARN EXTRA MONEY ^ Cartooning -fa Lettering -fa Drawing BOOKLET EXPLAINS: Art principles; artists' earnings; age no obstacle, youth no handicap; advantages of home study; figure drawing from life; examples of successful cartoonists, illustrators; layout, lettering, fashion art; design, color, composition; reproduction processes; outline of WSA home study course; how to sell your work. WSA GRADUATE USES TRAINING: "-. . . have my own studio now. Constantly use my WSA training." — Tavl Teichman, Noithfield, N. J. Everyone — including beginners on first lessons— enjoys spare-time painting, sketching or designing. Everyone can use a hobby that pays off with extra money even while learning. And many start new and profitable careers with home study in Art. In our 39 years we have shown thousands how to draw for pleasure and profit. Get this free illustrated booklet which explains the opportunities, tells how our graduates earn excellent livings in the fascinating field of art. Learn about the two complete commercial artist outfits you receive, about the privately printed WSA Life Class Book of photographs used in teaching the human figure, about the handbook "How to Sell Your Art Work." Get all this helpful, free information without delay. Supply of booklets is limited; offer made strictly on first-come, first-served basis. Gl approved for eligible veterans. MAIL COUPON TODAY NO SALESMAN WILL CALL WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF ART Studio 172-K, Washington 5, D. C. Itush "Art for Pleasure & Profit to Name Street. City Zone. . . . State. □ Tell me about the low-cost Trial Plan They never let me get off the set long enough." "Then you aren't going to take your guns to Africa with you?" I asked. He broke into a grin. "They're already there — sent 'em on ahead — just in case this time turns out to be different," he added hopefully. That's typical of Clark Gable. There is absolutely nothing half-hearted about him. He loves to hunt, and would rough it in the wilds of any place for a chance at some challenging game. He also loves to travel because he's bursting with curiosity. We talked about Rome, which I hadn't yet visited then. He wanted to be certain I'd drop him a note describing how I found things there. He figured at the time that he'd like to catch one of the jet airliners and fly there for a weekend (British studios only work five days to our six). "But if I don't get to do that," he figured, "I'll either drive or fly there on the way to Africa. I'm eager to take a look at Rome. I hear the people are great," he commented, "relaxed and easy-going and they really know how to enjoy life." Those qualities would appeal to him. He can't stand the nervous, jittery, selfconscious types. Of himself, Clark says, "I'm happy if I have a jacket and a clean pair of trousers; some people worry about clothes or money or how the next race is going to finish. If I do bet on a race," he smiled, "I consider the money's spent before the race is run." Usually, Clark Gable isn't inclined to talk much about himself. I'm afraid I tricked him, though. Our conversation started with talking philosophy of life. That led us to get personal in the philosophizing. "Sure, I've been unhappy, too, at times," he conceded. "After marriage has failed, for example. But you can't go on being miserable. Some people may say I'm crusty," he winked, "but I take life easily. I like to get away and relax with a few of the boys and fish and ride. I have a couple of horses back home in California," he mentioned with a trace of longing, and I nodded. I've seen his ranch home at Encino, which is just an easy half-hour's ride from Hollywood. "I enjoy riding," he continued, "and swimming, and I like to just laze around, too, in comfortable blue jeans. I keep fit and enjoy life that way," he smiled. "This guy Gable is pretty lucky," he opined. "Lucky in films — and, well, you might also say lucky in love." Gable, as you can see, is harboring no regrets about his past loves. As for the present, his name and Gene Tierney's have been widely coupled in American newspaper columns, but neither he nor Gene can figure out how the rumors got started, unless they derived from the fact that Clark and Gene are co-starring in the film, "Never Let Me Go." While they were in London working on the picture, Gene was knocking herself out learning how to behave like a real ballerina so she could convincingly play the part of one in the movie. It was exhausting work and she went home at nights worn out, she told me, and literally dove into bed early, except for those few evenings when she went to the theatre early (shows begin at 7:15 p.m. in London) with her mother. Clark spent every weekend in Paris, and his week-nights learning his lines for the next day, reading scripts for future movies — he's unusually conscientious about his work — and often ate dinner right in his room at the hotel. There's a wonderful feeling of exhilaration about being in the company of someone like Gable, who's so very alive to the possibilities of enjoying life. He can talk about Paris for hours. He's crazy about the place because it's gay, it's complicated enough ever to provide new discoveries — and it contrives privacy for its visitors. Even Clark Gable can saunter along the avenues and wander into little shops and restaurants without being approached by strangers. Clark was telling that he has roamed the city from border to border without intrusion. He's had the auto of a French friend to drive there, and used it every weekend to explore Paris, as well as the beautiful French countryside. He's been dating several attractive French girls there, usually improvising a big, gay Saturday night with his date and one of the charming French couples he's become friendly with in Paris. There have been a lot of rumors of romances between Gable and various girls since he ended his last marriage. Virginia Grey, a long-time friend of Clark's, has been mentioned. Gene Tierney was a rumored love. Another was pretty Natalie Thompson, who only recently ended her own marriage to a magazine publisher. I know Natalie and spent some time with her and her second husband, the publisher, in New York. They had a child, a baby who is deeply and thoroughly adored by Natalie. She's one of the loveliest girls I've ever met, gay, sweet and very pretty — and city-bred. She loves dancing, bridge games and parties. Although she and Clark were quietly seeing a good deal of each other before he left for Europe, and I understand she intended to be in Europe while Clark was working there, she didn't seem to be around. Another case of dissimilar interests? Who can tell? This romance may not be dead yet. In Africa, Gable will be co-starring with Ava Gardner. He told me the story of the romantic comedy picture they're going to make together there. Ava plays the part of a beautiful girl who sets her cap for a fabulous maharajah and trips over Gable instead. Clark, in describing the girl's role, said enthusiastically of Ava, "She'll be perfect for the part, just terrific." If Frankie and Ava come up with any more public disputes, look toward Africa for the next batch of romantic rumors, but eye them questioningly. Recall that Ava and Clark have had some dates in the past. They've known each other for years — and Gable is a guy who usually knows his own mind. That is, once he makes it up. 60