Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1949)

Gable Fable ( Continued from page 52) fine. It was, in fact, because he had no time for the gay social world to which he now adjusts so handsomely, that he and Carole Lombard Gable, who, prior to her marriage to Clark, had been Hollywood’s most brilliant hostess, disappeared from the local scene. Carole loved Clark more than anything or anyone in the world. Whatever he wanted, she wanted. So she proceeded, in her typical enthusiastic and brilliant way, to make her life over to his pattern. Not long ago, incidentally, when Dolly O’Brien Dorelis was visiting in California, Clark gave a party for her at his ranch. It never materialized as the gay party he meant it to be. “Because,” as one frank friend put it, “Carole was everywhere.” Not that Clark lives in the past or broods over it. He is too much of a man to concentrate time, thought or energy on any personal tragedy for any unhealthy period of time. He came back from his war service with a more adult anc cosmopolitan point of view than he had ever had before. And he made a good life for himself. But Carole, unforgettable to her friends, is that much more unforgettable to Clark who loved her and was loved by her with a devotion that now is a legend. All of which explains many things, including the somewhat sad amusement those who know Clark feel, when they see pictures of him dancing or dining with a new girl, or read that it looks like wedding bells for him and Anita Colby, Millicent Rogers, Iris Bynum (who, now about to marry Colonel David Allerdyce, is finally out of the running), Virginia Grey or anyone of a dozen others, with the exception of Dolly O’Brien Dorelis. nOLLY will not marry Clark, however. Although she is very fond of him. She has her own world. She does not talk Hollywood jargon, doesn’t care much about Hollywood, in fact. And I want to report that she is infinitely more important than the social butterfly she too often is pictured. She has real wit. She loves life and fun and laughter. And her gift for friendship is great. She is one of those rare people it is comforting to know, because even in your most depressed and cynical moments, you are convinced that in a pinch you could count on her. I asked Dolly if she would marry Clark. “Marriage for us would not work, Elsa,” she told me. “I could not adjust to being Mrs. Clark Gable, waiting on street corners while Clark signed autographs.” I was reminded of Dolly’s statement about marriage that day we were at Eden Roc together. Two little American girls stepped forward and one said, “Mr. Gable, would you be kind enough to allow my friend to photograph you?” To the amusement of all of us, Clark, who really hates this sort of thing, stepped up and was photographed from every angle. And all the while, he made up outrageously to the girl who had approached him. He did this in a semi-humorous attempt to intrigue Dolly, who only thought it all great fun. There never was anyone more masculine than Clark. Which accounts for his irritation last summer when Dolly and I understood the waiter who spoke in French and he could not. Which accounts for his need to pack away into the mountains every so often to hunt or fish. Which accounts, above all, for his devastating attraction for women. He TIRED? RELAX AT YOUR NEAREST MOVIE THEATRE They're NEW and they’re NEWS! PARTIES FLARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER wst * , . k Guaranteed by '*■ Good Housekeeping rv'*' V ch o u enus 3 popular style; in 2 quick drying Tricot rayon fabrics — and just look at the unbelievably low prices. Pink, white, blue, black, maize, nile and orchid. Small, Medium and large. T-V "Gold Ribbon" (Run Proof) Briefs. 49c T-V "Silver Ribbon" (Run Resist) Briefs . 39c Flare in each fabric 10c higher Individually cellophane packaged McKAY PRODUCTS CORP. • 350 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK, N. Y, NYLON StjWeVancB FLIRT Sure to be your favorite partner for every skirt ! Styled with spirit to match your own youthful mood— gently scooped neckline for becoming bareness ... and perky puff sleeves. Faultlessly fashioned of smooth DuPont NYLON Crepe that washes with ease, dries fast as a wink — needs no ironing. Lily-white in sizes 32 to 38. Satisfaction guaranteed! on/y $0 95 Order by Mail! P.P. with Check j orM.O.PostageBxtraforC.O.D. ^ CALENDAR BLOUSE CO. Suite 506-B — Bellevue Court Bldg. 1418 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA 2, PA. mates tke moi of small kosoms That’s why it fits so perfectly and gives such fashionable accentuated uplift, with that smart new "high-bosomed' ’ look. In Tearose or White Satin with Lace, $1.75. Maiden Form for Every Type of Figure!” Send for free Style Folder: Maiden Form Brassiere Company, Inc., New York 16, N. Y. P 97