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How long does love last?
Scientists say that the feeling of love is brought about by the substance secreted by dopamine, and people will slowly develop resistance, so the shelf life of love is 18-30 months.
Clark Gable and Carol Lombard
The marriage of Clark Gable and Carol Lombard came to an abrupt end at 3 years. Carol xiang died, and Gable was in pain. If it is really based on "dopamine", perhaps the sudden end of this love has created eternity.
Ending in the best of years, love from then on is only what you look like, proving that it has ever visited.
ONE
Poor boy from the country
Clark Gable
William Clark Gable, the film emperor, does not have a family of excellence to boast about. He was born in the small town of Gadiz, Ohio, where there are oil fields, so most of the people who live here are oilfield workers. His father, Will Gable, was of German descent and is now an oilfielder, and his mother, a dutchman, died after giving birth to Gable. His father remarried, and Little Gable grew up with his grandparents, but the family was so poor that Gable had to drop out of school at the age of 16 and enter a tire factory to become an ordinary worker.
3-year-old Clark Gable
If he hadn't been a man who dared to take risks, there wouldn't have been movie emperor Clark Gable in this world. Gable, 17, left his hometown and wandered around despite his father's objections. This dark and thin boy was very able to endure hardships, and he could do anything as a shoemaker, an electrician, and a salesman. If there is one thing Gable is most interested in with so many kinds of jobs, it is undoubtedly going to the theater to help. Although he is not good-looking, his mouth is very sweet, and he works sharply, coaxing the owner of the theater to be excited, and once he has a dragon suit, he will notify Gable to play. After more than a year in the troupe, he firmly believed in Gable's idea that he would be an actor.
Clark Gable with stepmother and stepmother's sister
18, 9-year-old teenagers, but quite tall, shoulders are also wide, that is, dark skin, some dry and thin figure, jagged teeth, but also a pair of large ear. How can such a physical condition be favored by the film company?
Just debuted Clark Gable
Speaking of which, we have to mention Gable's first and second wives, Josephine Dillon and Leah Langham. Josephine, a graduate of Stanford University in acting, is 17 years older than Gable, and after the two met, she taught Gable how to act, how to speak lines, and how to show masculinity in front of the camera. She pays to make Gable appear from a jade polished by a stubborn stone, but she can't keep the heart of this ambitious man. When Gable meets Leah, he resolves to leave the woman who is always pointing himself out from above.
Josephine Dillon
Her second wife, Leah, was still 17 years older than Gable, and she was a rich woman. Lia brought Gable into high society, familiarizing him with social etiquette, posture and other things that he could not learn in a daily life, she helped Gable build self-confidence, and Gable's classic polite gentleman image on the big screen was also created by Lia.
Leah Langham
It can be said that Gable's first two wives were his teachers, and they created the male gods, but when the men gradually stepped on the peak, he abandoned these two people.
In 1938, Gable divorced Leah because he met his true love, Carol Lombard.
TWO
Goddess or female nerve
Carol Lombard
Carol Lombard, whose real name is Jane Alice Peters, was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. She was born into a wealthy family with a father, Frederick Peters, mother Elizabeth Knight Peters, and two older brothers, Frederick Peters Jr. and Stewart Peters.
1-year-old Carol Lombard
This is a girl with a happy childhood, petite, but her voice is quite brittle, and her personality is also very lively and active. From a very young age, Carol liked to follow her two older brothers and make a happy little tail. She also followed what her brother did, playing the games of boys, especially enjoying various sports. Little Carol is also very competitive, she does not accept her brother to let her, she wants to use her strength to win them. The family loved the tomboy, but the happy and quiet childhood was not long, and when Carroll was 6 years old, her parents, who were always arguing, decided to separate, and her mother Betsy moved to Los Angeles with the children, while her father stayed in Fort Wayne.
Carol Lombard and her two older brothers
Although her parents are separated, Carol is not much affected, she is still a quirky personality, blond hair, looks like a doll. There are many small expressions, eyebrows flying and dancing when she speaks, full of vitality but straightforwardness, she is considered a pistachio by her classmates. At the same time, Carol is also an athleticist, athletics, tennis, volleyball, baseball, and even won many trophies.
Carol Lombard
At the age of 12, Carol was spotted by director Alain Dowan and played a small role in his film. At the age of 16, he officially signed a contract with Fox Pictures and played many roles. This pretty girl's performances in various Westerns and adventure films were just a mixture of familiarity among the audience, and what made her famous was the field of comedy films. Carroll has no beauty baggage at all, and never cares about her image, she shines in comedy movies, and soon emerges in commercial movies, known as the "Queen of Hollywood Comedy".
Lovely Carol Lombard
Howard Stricklin once said that Carol was one of the smartest women he had ever met. Her mind was always full of all kinds of wonderful ideas. My mind is spinning fast, my thinking is clear, and I am always full of life like a little sun. She also doesn't cling to the goddess image, or even don't even bother to grimace in front of the screen or talk dirty in front of her friends.
In this way, Carol does not look like a goddess at all, but more like a female nerve.
THREE
It's easy to meet and hard to fall in love with
Gable and Carol
In 1932, at the age of 24, Carroll co-starred with 31-year-old Clark Gable in the comedy film "The Man Who Can't Get It" directed by Wesley Lagos. This is the first time the two have worked together, and the only time they have worked together in a movie. Because Carroll is not grateful for Gable's affair, this is the first time that Gable, who is discharged everywhere, has not heard a scandal in the process of filming. Carroll even complained to her friend after filming: "I was the only heroine who was not seduced by him, and I even felt like a ham, unbearable." ”
Gable and Carol
By this time Carol was married to her first husband, William Powell, and she had no half interest in Gable. Gable doesn't have a deep understanding of Carroll's meaning, and he's in an ambiguous relationship with a beautiful actress.
The next encounter was on January 23, 1936, when the Mayfar Club hosted its annual banquet in Beverly Hills, at which Carol was the honorary host.
Carol Lombard
To this end, Carol came up with a lot of ideas, including that all the ladies at this banquet must uniformly dress up - white mop dresses. Just as everyone was getting together in a lively mood, Nauma Sheila arrived. After the Oscar, mgm producer Owen Salberg's wife actually wore a scarlet long dress, unique in a white, directly overpowering the audience. Carol could hardly control her temper, and Nauma's behavior was simply a slap in the face, was she angry and swallowed this grievance, or was she angry on the spot? Carol didn't want to put up with this violent temper, she wanted to throw Nauma out of the banquet.
Gable and Carol
At this time, Gable walked up to Carol and invited her to dance. Carol was still angry, but had to temporarily hold the fire in her chest. "Why don't we take a ride in my Dusenberg convertible?" Gable extended an invitation to Carol. Carol said with anger, "I'm in charge of this party." But Gable grabbed her by the arm and took her out: "I think we'd better get some fresh air." Gable kicked the gas and left the party, but Carol didn't buy it: "I don't have time to do stupid things, send me back to that damn party!" ”
Gable and Carol
Carol's resistance piqued Gable's attention, and he teased Carol, "Why don't you go to me?" Carol laughed and said, "Then go to my place!" When Gable thought he could spend the spring supper with the beauty, he did not expect that Carol would call a lot of friends over, and Gable's two-person date was ruined. But Carol, who was clever in Gable's mind, was a very interesting girl, so after this night he often called Carol, but Carol refused.
FOUR
"Nervous breakdown" gatherings
Carol Lombard
On February 7, 1937, Hollywood held a party called "Nervous Breakdown." There is no dress code, no red carpet to let you go, please feel free to be weird if you can.
Clark Gable
Gable, who had always been old and heavy," was still dressed in a dress, and he arrived at the venue early, still the personable gentleman. Carol, who had promised to attend, was delayed. Just as everyone was talking and laughing, an ambulance suddenly drove in. The paramedics pulled out a stretcher on which the person lying was Carol. Everyone was startled, and they gathered around, wondering if Carol had been in a car accident on the way there. Just when everyone was overwhelmed, Carol suddenly sat up from the stretcher and laughed at everyone. The crowd was confused at first, and then laughed with her, this ghost spirit was really bad. Only Gable's face was livid, and he angrily pulled Carol to the corner of a room and seriously told her that her performance was terrible.
Carol Lombard
Carol fights back angrily, "Do you know what humor is?" You don't have any sense of humor! ”
Gable said angrily, "You're a neurotic crazy woman." ”
Carol shot back: "Have you become an old stubborn because you are married to an old woman?" ”
Gable: "Are you a fool who doesn't know how to discern the good intentions of others?" ”
The more the two of them quarreled, the more fiercely they argued, and Gable was no match for Carroll at all. The girl was clever and witty, and Gable, Gable, was frustrated to find that he had indeed lost his sense of humor, that he had attended so many parties that he had learned more and more about the high society, covering his true thoughts with a mask. He wanted to apologize to Carol, but Carol invited him to a tennis match.
Gable's tennis match with Carroll
Don't forget, Carroll is a master of sports, and as for Gable, he has not been in contact with tennis for a long time, and he has not had many opportunities to practice. Soon, he clumsily lost to Carroll 0:8. Gable wasn't angry, he sincerely apologized to Carol, interrupting her performance. Carol put her arms around Gable and whispered, "Now, I think I owe you something too." Carol gave Gable a gentle kiss on the face and fled like a light fawn.
Gable and Carol
Gable was a little confused, and when he reacted, he found Carol and sneaked her out of the party and drove all night.
Afterwards, Carol reveals to her friends that she and Gable fell in love with each other because of it. "Gable has a terrible ability to see people's minds. He said I was a crazy woman, a pathetic fool. Carol said: "He is right, I lack self-confidence, so I always use all kinds of tricks to fool everyone." I hate him... Well, I fell in love with him. ”
Carol Lombard
As for Gable, because he is a male star who has climbed up step by step from the bottom, he is a very sleek and cautious person. In public, Gable never said a bad word about others, nor refused to talk about his preferences. But after dating Carol, he had given an interview.
Reporter: Clark, who is your favorite woman?
Gable: Carol Lombard
Reporter: Who is your favorite Hollywood actress?
Gable: Carol Lombard
Reporter: Well, who do you think the most beautiful actress in Hollywood is?
Gable: Carol Lombard.
FIVE
3 years in love and 3 years in marriage
Gable and Carol
Gable affectionately calls Carol "Little Madman", she is like a little sun, always full of vitality.
In Carol's mind, Gable is not at all the gentlemanly figure in the camera or at the banquet. "Gable was a very introverted and shy kid, he didn't feel safe." Carol said, "But he's really cute and needs someone to take care of him." ”
Gable and Carol
Maybe this is love, they see each other's brilliant appearance, but the helplessness in their hearts.
The head of MGM's Propaganda Department, Gable's good friend Howard Stricklin, once said: "Clark seemed to me to be a big kid, a big kid from an Ohio farm, and a little boy lived in his heart." Carol was the only playmate of his life. After Carol's death, he became sleek and elusive. ”
Clark Gable
Gable and Carol fell madly in love with each other, and their love was so hot that even Gable, who had always separated his private life and work, showed that happiness during this time, and this happiness was also brought to work by him.
Clark Gable and Carol Lombard, the film emperor's love affair with the "Queen of Comedy", immediately made headlines. Carol said to her friend, "It's disgusting, he's having a growing influence on me." Her friend was more worried about another thing: Carol was divorced and single at this point, Gable had a wife, and his marriage to Leah was continuing.
Carol Lombard
Gable has always been known for being affectionate in Hollywood, but when he fell in love with Carol, everything changed. He filed for divorce from his wife, Leah, but Leah never agreed, and the matter dragged on until 3 years later, in 1939. This year, Gable starred in the familiar movie "Gone with the Wind", and Carol also participated in Scarlett's audition, but unfortunately lost to Vivien Leigh. But this open-minded girl did not care, in order to be with her lover, she went to visit the class every day and got along very well with the staff.
Seeing that Gable could no longer win back Gable's heart, Liya agreed to the divorce and Gable was out of the house. A week later, Gable married Carroll at the church of Kingman, a small town on the border between the United States and Mexico.
Gable and Carol
After marriage, Gable changed his nickname for his wife from "little madman" to "mother". Carol smiled back, "Daddy Gable." Although Carol was a beautiful girl with whimsical ideas and even crazy behavior in the eyes of outsiders, she had a very gentle side in front of Gable. Gable likes to keep everything in his heart, and Carol will dig out his unhappiness and soothe him. Gable once said to a friend, "Mom (Carol) is so cute, she's really charming, and no one else can compare to her." ”
Carol Lombard
Shortly after their marriage, Gable and Carol had a crush on a plot of land, and they both wanted a farm. At this time, Gable was shy, but he was out of the house. So Carol paid for the land, and the two built a farm here.
Gable works on farms when he's not filming, and he takes care of the land like an ordinary farmer. Carol would help him take care of some of the animals. Gable said to Carol, "Mom, I think the two of us are lucky, I have each other, I have this peaceful place... We must be the luckiest people in the world. Carol smiled and replied, "Yes, Dad, if there's a lump of dung over there, life will be better."
Gable and Carol
At one party, Carol suddenly said in front of Gable's friend, "Please hand me the fucking salt." Everyone was a little shocked, was she still so crazy after she got married? And Gable replied, "Hand your mother the fucking salt." Yes, Carol is still the grinning girl who likes to talk about yellow paragraphs and the exit is dirty. Gable not only didn't mind, but sometimes encouraged her to say a little more. "What a cute girl!" Gable smiled and watched his wife talk and laugh, all kinds of passages came and went, and he laughed very happily.
Gable and Carol
Of course, the two will also have arguments and quarrels. Gable was so popular that Carol always felt that the man was deliberately trying to exude charm among the women. Gable hates Carroll's lack of confidence, and he feels that his wife is sometimes deliberately trying to please the media and audiences. But the quarrel will soon pass, and the way the two of them apologize to each other is the dove of peace. On the second day after the quarrel, Gable or Carol's bedside would always have a few grunting peace doves waiting for them.
SIX
When the body is broken and the heart is broken
When the two were married, World War II had already broken out, and the United States was not the main battlefield, and the impact was not large. By 1941, war was raging on everyone in the world, and Hollywood was no exception. Gable herself had little interest in war, he was a man who loved life and enjoyed the present, while Carol was different, she was actively involved in the war, and she was willing to contribute to the anti-fascist war.
Carol Lombard
Carol said to Gable, "Dad, you should go to the army, so that you can be a man." Gable agreed, and he submitted an application to the company, however, as the company's golden signboard, how could MGM approve the film emperor to join the army? Gable's application was rejected, but he did not care. For the war, Gable is still resistant, but "Mom" wants him to join the army.
Gable and Carol
In January 1942, the U.S. Treasury wanted film celebrities to be involved in the sale of war bonds. Carol, who has been actively involved, agreed without saying a word, and she was ready to go to her hometown of Indiana to participate in the event. But Gable had a new play waiting to start at this time, and MGM refused to delay the start-up, which meant that Gable could not go with Carroll.
It was the first time the two had separated after their marriage, and before leaving, Carol had written five letters to her secretary, "one letter a day, and the trouble was transferred to Monsieur Gable." On January 12, 1942, Carroll left California by train. On the 15th, she arrived in Indianapolis, where she sold more than $2 million worth of war bonds.
Gable and Carol
When the work was done, Carol's thoughts of Gable immediately prevailed. "I can't wait to go home and find my dad." She said, "Let's fly back." Carol's mother especially hated flying, and she tried to convince her daughter to take the train, but Carol couldn't wait to get home. Gable's new heroine is Lana Turner, a woman who spreads gossip every time she acts and she wants to go back to see "Daddy." The mother and daughter argued and finally decided to win by throwing coins. Eventually, Carol boarded the plane with her mother and Gable's prist, Winkler, and she sent a telegram to Gable asking him to pick her up at the airport at night. Unexpectedly, this plane was a flight to heaven.
Carol Lombard
At around 18:50 p.m., 35 miles west of Las Vegas, the pilot, Wayne Williams, reported that he had deviated somewhat from course. By 19:07, Wayne gave his last briefing, his voice steady and without any signs of imminent distress. Then there was the accident that shocked the whole of Hollywood. Witnesses claimed that the plane suddenly burned in the air and then crashed; Others said the plane crashed on Tablestone Hill before it caught fire and exploded.
At this time Gable prepares a reception feast at their small farmstead, and in order to avenge the blonde dummy left on his bed when his wife leaves, Gable orders a wax nude statue and places her on Carol's bed to give her a "surprise". However, he waited for the news of the plane crash.
Gable and Carol
Howard recalls the experience sadly: "Gable didn't say a word, and his look terrified me. I was trying to comfort him maybe it was a false alarm? But I can't say it because we all know what reality is. ”
SEVEN
After her death
Gable and Carol
When Gable reached the foot of Tablestone Mountain, he began to tremble. He tried to climb up to find Carol, but was stopped by someone else. "His face is so ugly, and his mouth is still muttering, why, why is it his mother?" Howard recalled.
The accident was so severe that all the remains were so badly damaged that rescuers were able to barely identify her remains by the jewelry that Gable had given carol. Gable bought a cemetery for Carol and her mother, leaving a place for himself to be buried next to "Mom."
Gable and Carol
In 1942, at the age of 41, Gable resolutely joined the U.S. Air Force despite the company's obstruction. He did not want to appear only as a "facade" in war propaganda films, but hoped that he would be sent to the front. That meant Gable had to go to school to learn military knowledge and skills, and he needed to exercise like the guys in their early 20s. Gable did it, becoming a qualified heavy bomber and mastering aerial photography techniques.
Clark Gable
After graduation, Gable was sent to the front line, and he entered the air over Germany several times to engage in aerial confrontations with German aircraft, and made many military achievements, from second lieutenant to captain, and was awarded the Outstanding Flying Cross and the Air Force Medal. Gable then took part in the U.S. Air Force's first air raid on Germany as an aerial photographer. His mission was to shoot combat footage and record the facts of the war in detail. He was shot 15 times in the plane, and Gable himself completed the shooting with the determination to die. His 50,000-foot film became the most precious war material in World War II.
In 1944, Gable returned to Hollywood.
Clark Gable
When Gable's best friend Howard saw him again, he suddenly realized that the little boy who lived in Gable's heart was dead. He became more sleek and watertight, but the innocence of his body was killed in the plane accident with Carol.
In 1949, Gable married Sylvia Ashley. But according to Sylvia, she couldn't stand carol's presence everywhere in her life, so she divorced in anger.
Clark Gable
Gable's last wife was Kay Williams, a girl who was a fan of Gable's and idolized the man almost madly, marrying Gable despite their age difference. Unfortunately, just as their daughter was about to be born, Clark Gable died suddenly at the age of 59.
According to Gable's last wishes, he was buried next to Carol.
"Dad" and "Mom" can live happily together in heaven.
Clark Gable is a very contradictory man who has spread his name throughout the United States, but never talks about women in public, and has great respect for every actress he works with. Because of the complicated experience, he is very sleek in dealing with people, just like women like Gable, men like him, but he is particularly protective of his privacy, and he does not want to mix life and work together. He has a clear goal, with inferiority and childishness, and enthusiasm and sexiness, which makes the older and rich women willingly protect him. But after Gable became famous, he still chose the woman who could make him feel the truth.
Gable was never a moral model or a good husband, he liked to enjoy, and women were the most passionate and lustful part of his life for him. So he chased after the beauties, and he was greedy. But he couldn't deny his love for Carol, a true love, a purely hot love, and they loved each other's souls.
As a pessimist, I think this love may be so pure because it stops at its happiest. Maybe it's because the way it ends is so cruel that it's so poignant. Is there really a good outcome for their marriage to go on? I do not know. Gable's temperament did not change, and Carol was not a person who swallowed his anger. However, when they fell in love, Carol left, "Daddy" lost "Mommy", and from then on, the tall and handsome man lost the most important part of his life, which disappeared at the most beautiful time, making Gable miss the rest of his life.