“Gable succeeded on-screen because of the promise of force behind the smile—that’s what made the smile knowing… He was like Jack Dempsey in a tuxedo…. Joan Crawford said [being near him made her have] “twinges of sexual urge beyond belief.”

- David Thomson, film historian, understander of sexual charisma, smart guy.

• Split screen photo grab by the fantastic Bohemea

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    i understand those twinges. rhett is my one true love. he’s...mythical romantic asshole.

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