who introduced his golf caddie, robert wagner, to mgm casting?

What did Clark Gable do?

He toured in stock companies as well as working the oil fields and as a horse manager. Gable found work with several second-class theater companies and thus made his way across the Midwest to Seaside, Oregon, working as a logger and to Portland, Oregon, where he then took work as a necktie salesman in the Meier & Frank department store. While there he met Laura Hope Crews, a stage and film actress, who encouraged him to return to the stage and into another theater company. Many years later Crews would play Aunt Pittypat in Gone With the Wind (1939).

What were the roles of Gable and Tracy?

Gable made three pictures with Spencer Tracy which boosted Tracy's career and cemented them in the public mind as a team. San Francisco (1936) featured Tracy in a brief but Oscar -nominated role in which he played a priest who knocks Gable, by then the studio's foremost leading man, down in a boxing ring. Despite being onscreen for only seventeen minutes, the appearance immediately catapulted Tracy, whose career had floundered for years despite delivering superb performances in quality films, into major stardom in the wake of the picture becoming the year's biggest box office attraction. Test Pilot (1938) gave Tracy a larger supporting part as the agonizing friend of Gable's glamorous pilot while Boom Town (1940) depicted an epic rivalry between Gable and Tracy's characters over Claudette Colbert and their oil businesses. Each pairing was a box office phenomenon. MGM had teamed Tracy with Gable every two years until Tracy finally insisted upon a star billing clause in his contract, ending any further Gable-Tracy collaborations.

What did Gable do after Lombard's death?

In 1942, following Lombard's death, Gable joined the U.S. Army Air Forces. Lombard had suggested that Gable enlist as part of the war effort, but MGM was reluctant to let him go, and he resisted the suggestion. Gable made a public statement after Lombard's death that prompted the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Forces Henry H. "Hap" Arnold to offer Gable a "special assignment" in aerial gunnery. Gable had earlier expressed an interest in officer candidate school (OCS), but he enlisted on August 12, 1942, with the intention of becoming an enlisted aerial gunner on a bomber. MGM arranged for his studio friend, the cinematographer Andrew McIntyre, to enlist with him and accompany him through training.

What was the first sound picture of Gable?

His first role in a sound picture was as the unshaven villain in a low-budget William Boyd western called The Painted Desert (1931). He received a lot of fan mail as a result of his powerful voice and appearance; the studio took notice.

How many movies did Gable appear in?

Gable is known to have appeared as an extra in 13 films between 1924 and 1930. He then appeared in a total of 67 theatrically released motion pictures, as himself in 17 "short subject" films, and he narrated and appeared in a World War II propaganda film entitled Combat America, produced by the United States Army Air Forces.

Who was Gable's wife?

Gable's marriage in 1939 to his third wife, actress Carole Lombard (1908–1942), was the happiest period of his personal life. They met while filming 1932's No Man of Her Own, when Lombard was still married to actor William Powell, but their romance did not take off until 1936. They became reacquainted at a party and soon were inseparable, cited in fan magazines and tabloids as an official couple. Gable thrived being around Lombard's youthful, charming, and frank personality, once stating, "You can trust that little screwball with your life or your hopes or your weaknesses, and she wouldn't even know how to think about letting you down." Lombard, for her part, seemed to gain personal stability and a contented home life that she had previously lacked. She taught herself how to hunt and fish and accompanied Gable on trips with his hunting companions.

Who played Scarlett in Gone with the Wind?

Carole Lombard may have been the first to suggest that he play Rhett Butler (and she play Scarlett) when she bought him a copy of the bestseller, which he refused to read.

What movie did Wagner and Wood star in?

Perhaps his unwillingness to turn his romantic partner into his screen partner goes back to 1960, when Wagner and Wood starred in a movie called All the Fine Young Cannibals. Today it's best known for inspiring the name of an '80s band because it totally flopped.

What was Robert Wagner's first movie?

One of Robert Wagner's first major roles came in the hit big-screen melodrama Titanic. No, not the one from 1997 — another film called Titanic hit theaters in 1953, and it earned two Oscar nominations.

What did Wagner mean by "let Natalie sell tickets"?

Wagner meant that he was a commercial television actor at his core, and his wife was a movie star. "Let's get a costar and let Natalie sell tickets. Let her do what she wants," Wagner reportedly said. And that's how Stefanie Powers got cast on Hart to Hart and Wagner shut his wife out of a job.

How long did Wagner and Stanwyck date?

and appreciation ... and desire.". He left the next morning, and the duo secretly dated for four years.

How many seasons did Robert Wagner play in Hart to Hart?

As part of a glamorous married couple who decide that solving mysteries would be fun, Wagner played Jonathan Hart for five seasons from 1979 to 1984 and then again in a bunch of made-for-TV movies.

What happened to Robert Wagner's wife?

Then Wood was gone, and her body was soon found.

Why is Robert Wagner so rich?

Robert Wagner can play rich — or rich-looking — dudes well because he himself came from money. According to his memoir Pieces of My Heart, his father was a self-made man, working as a paint salesman for accounts like the Ford Motor Company in Detroit and flipping houses in upscale neighborhoods.

How many movies did Gable appear in?

Gable is known to have appeared as an extra in 13 films between 1924 and 1930. He then appeared in a total of 67 theatrically released motion pictures, as himself in 17 "short subject" films, and he narrated and appeared in a World War II propaganda film entitled Combat America, produced by the United States Army Air Forces.

Who played Scarlett in Gone with the Wind?

Carole Lombard may have been the first to suggest that he play Rhett Butler (and she play Scarlett) when she bought him a copy of the bestseller, which he refused to read.

What did Gable do after Lombard's death?

In 1942, following Lombard's death, Gable joined the U.S. Army Air Forces. Lombard had suggested that Gable enlist as part of the war effort, but MGM was reluctant to let him go, and he resisted the suggestion. Gable made a public statement after Lombard's death that prompted the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Forces Henry H. "Hap" Arnold to offer Gable a "special assignment" in aerial gunnery. Gable had earlier expressed an interest in officer candidate school (OCS), but he enlisted on August 12, 1942, with the intention of becoming an enlisted aerial gunner on a bomber. MGM arranged for his studio friend, the cinematographer Andrew McIntyre, to enlist with him and accompany him through training.

What was the first sound picture of Gable?

His first role in a sound picture was as the unshaven villain in a low-budget William Boyd western called The Painted Desert (1931). He received a lot of fan mail as a result of his powerful voice and appearance; the studio took notice.

What movie did Rhett Butler play?

An American film actor. Though arguably best known for his role as Rhett Butler in the epic Gone with the Wind (1939), which earned him his third nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor, he was also nominated for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), and he won for It Happened One Night (1934). His other notable films include Manhattan Melodrama (1934) andThe Misfits (1961).

Who was Gable's wife?

Gable's marriage in 1939 to his third wife, actress Carole Lombard (1908–1942), was the happiest period of his personal life. They met while filming 1932's No Man of Her Own, when Lombard was still married to actor William Powell, but their romance did not take off until 1936. They became reacquainted at a party and soon were inseparable, cited in fan magazines and tabloids as an official couple. Gable thrived being around Lombard's youthful, charming, and frank personality, once stating, "You can trust that little screwball with your life or your hopes or your weaknesses, and she wouldn't even know how to think about letting you down." Lombard, for her part, seemed to gain personal stability and a contented home life that she had previously lacked. She taught herself how to hunt and fish and accompanied Gable on trips with his hunting buddies.

Did Clark Gable have a daughter?

Clark Gable had a daughter, Judy, the result of his affair with the actress Loretta Young that began on the set of The Call of the Wild (1935) in 1934. In an elaborate scheme, Young took an extended vacation and went to Europe to hide the fact that she was pregnant. After several months, she came back to the United States, and she gave birth to their daughter in Venice, California. Someone sent Gable, who had spent much of the pregnancy out of the country, but was in New York City, an unsigned telegram that said, "The baby was born, she is beautiful, and has blonde hair." Young and her mother both denied sending the telegram, but Loretta believed that Carter Hermann (her sister Polly's husband who was also Judy's godfather) sent it.

Who fires caddie in PGA?

Rhein Gibson fires caddie using a putter cover. Rhein Gibson made headlines during the 2018 Web.com tour, a tournament that feeds into the PGA. Just one stroke behind the leader and tied for second place, Gibson hit a ball into the hazard and lodged it beneath two rocks.

What did Mollet tell Williamson to do when he was a caddie?

When Williamson claimed the caddie gave him false information about wind direction, Mollet told him to look at the flag. Williamson refused, and tensions boiled over. According to ESPN, Mollet wanted to throw the entire bag into the water but decided to pump the brakes a little.

Why was Middlemo fired?

Middlemo was fired after the exchange. Meanwhile, a fan named Tom Fraser offered to carry the bag for the rest of the tournament. Allenby later withdrew from the competition, citing rattled nerves. Later, Allenby claimed Middlemo threatened him before exiting, causing the golfer to request extra security.

Did Rhein Gibson fire his caddie?

He told Willett that he was fed up with being his scapegoat and left on the first plane back to England. The pro golfer eventually missed the cut. Rhein Gibson fires caddie using a putter cover. Rhein Gibson made headlines during the 2018 Web.com tour, a tournament that feeds into the PGA.

Is being a caddie a good job?

Being a caddie for a professional golfer can be a rewarding career. It can also be a frustrating, humiliating, and mentally taxing job if a caddie is paired with the wrong golfer on the wrong day. While golf fans hear about many heartwarming stories of caddie-golfer relationships, other PGA pairings end in terrible outbursts and embarrassing firings.

Who replaced the caddie in the 2015 Canadian Open?

Robert Allenby replaced caddie with a fan. In 2015, Robert Allenby made headlines during the Canadian Open. Allenby, who tends to get involved in controversial shenanigans, had a heated exchange when his caddie, Mick Middlemo, suggested the wrong club and the ball landed in a creek.

Who was the golfer in the 2007 Canadian Open?

The 2007 Canadian Open began well for golfer Jay Williamson and caddie Mike Mollet. The pro shot well, but in the ensuing week, his production declined. According to Mollet, Williamson began blaming him for the issues.

Where was Gamez on the first tee in 1999?

Standing on the first tee for the first round of the 1999 Shreveport Open at Southern Trace Country Club, as Gamez reached in the bag for the driver, I leaned over to him and said, "Hey man, whatever you do, don't hit it in the bunker because I don't know how to rake, OK?"

When did Fuzzy Zoeller say Tiger Woods was racist?

From the first time I swung a golf club in 1993 at age 22, I had fallen hopelessly in love with this ridiculous game. It wasn't until 1997 , though, when Fuzzy Zoeller made a racially charged remark about Tiger Woods at the Masters, that I tried to combine my work with my passion.

Did the Louisiana golf tournament cancel all practice rounds?

There was one little problem when we got to Louisiana: The course was underwater, so the tournament officials canceled all practice rounds and the pro-am. We were allowed to take a cart and drive around on the paths to look at the course. That did me about as much good as giving an iPad to a goat.

Did Gamez hit the shot?

Gamez laughed, stepped into the bunker and hit the shot he said he was going to hit. He climbed out with a sly grin on his face, which made me laugh, curse him out, lay the bag down and act like I was walking back up to the tee.

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• Early life
  William Clark Gable was born in Cadiz, Ohio, to William Henry "Will" Gable (1870–1948), an oil-well driller, and his wife, Adeline (née Hershelman; 1869–1901). He was named William after his father, but even in childhood he was almost always called Clark. He was mistakenly listed as a f…
• Early career
  At seventeen, Clark Gable was inspired to be an actor after seeing the play The Bird of Paradise, but he was not able to make a real start until he turned 21 and inherited some money. By then his stepmother Jennie had died and his father moved to Tulsa to go back to the oil business. He tou…

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• Immediately after his discharge from the service, Gable returned to his ranch and rested. He resumed a pre-war relationship with Virginia Grey and dated other starlets. He introduced his golf caddie Robert Wagner to MGM casting. Gable's first movie after World War II was the 1945 production of Adventure, with his ill-matched co-star Greer Garson. I...

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