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Long Live The King

by Lyn Tornabene · 1976

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Long Live the King traces the life of Clark Gable, the Ohio-born actor who became one of the most famous screen stars of his era. The book follows him from his early years and stage work through his rise in the studio system and his standing as the top male star of Hollywood's golden age. It also looks at the personal life behind the image, including his marriages and the public attention that followed him throughout his career.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
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actorsactorsMore like thisLess of thismoviesmoviesMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
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medium · 396 pages

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