So here it starts. I chose this movie to begin my 100 days for one reason...Clark Gable. I am on Day four of my "No soda, cold turkey campaign." Needless to say, I am grumpy,and Clark can always cheer me up!
In this 1936 romance Gable plays Van, a happy-go-lucky, successful magazine mogul who is very much in love with his wife, played by Myrna Loy. As usual, catty, unhappy society women plant the seed of doubt in Loy's mind that her husband is too close to his secretary, played by Jean Harlow. Instead of trusting her husband, a series of misunderstandings lead to Gable and Loy separating. There are two things that made this movie for me, other than Mr. Gable. One is Loy and Gable's chemistry. They truly seem to be a couple in love, especially in the opening sequence when Gable is kissing Loy good morning. Simple, comfortable, real. Not at all fake or overdone. They are just a happily married couple. The other high point is the writing. There are two speeches given in this movie worth hearing. The first is given by Jean Harlow to Myrna Loy. Harlow is letting Loy know she is making a mistake. While there is nothing going on between her and Gable yet, she would not hesitate to be with Gable given the opportunity. Harlow says, "You're a fool, for which I am grateful." That whole scene is worth the watch. The second is a young Jimmy Stewart playing Harlow's on-off boyfriend. He is not often in the film, but he has, probably, the most quoted lines of the picture. The very last lines of the movie are his..."Don't look for trouble where there isn't any. Because if you don't find it, you'll make it."
This is not one of the most famous Gable pictures, but it is definitely a good one. I really enjoyed it! Now off to grade papers and get ready for the family BBQ. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
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