In Memoriam

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1642
Date Released
21 Nov 1960
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: In Memoriam. DESCRIPTION: Clark Gable started in films more than 30 years ago, and he came to be known as The King of Hollywood. Now, how sad to report his death, at the age of 59. War-time pictures show the star, when he was over in Britain, serving with the American Air Force in World War Two. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MS Clark Gable in AAF in World War II. CU same. MS Clark Gable in aircraft (Gunner). MS same. CU same MS same CU same MS Clark Gable gets out of aircraft. MS Clark Gable. CU same. MCU Clark Gable CU same.
Keywords
Aviation; Death; Performing arts; Military
Locations
United States of America; England
Footage sources
Library
Movietone
Card file number
81428
Credits:
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Length of story (in feet)
77
Story extras:
Film clip

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'In Memoriam', British Movietone News Issue No. 1642, 21 Nov 1960. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23864 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)