Lot 409
Gable, Clark (1901-1960). Actor. After much perseverance and numerous small roles. Gable worked steadily for MGM until the studio loaned him to Columbia for the picture It Happened One Night. The ruggedly handsome actor won an Academy Award and his popularity soared, culminating with the role of "Rhett Butler" in the epic drama Gone with the Wind.
Document Signed ("Clark Gable"). Seventeen pages, long quarto, n.p., 1960. Being an addendum to Gable's January 30, 1960 contract with Seven Arts Productions, specifying Gable's royalties in connection with The Misfits. Gable signs in blue pen on the last page. File and staple holes at top edge, else fine.
Scripted by Arthur Miller and directed by John Huston, The Misfits, featuring Gable and Marilyn Monroe, was Gable's final film (also Monroe's last completed film). The Hollywood veteran grew impatient with the way Monroe's personal problems affected shooting and, on the last day of filming, said "Christ, I'm glad this picture's finished. She damn near gave me a heart attack." The next day, Gable suffered a massive heart attack; he died 11 days later.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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