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"One-night stand" ascended the throne

1933, Columbia Film Company bought the short story "Night Train" at a low price of $5,000. Like other large and small film studios in Hollywood a

"One-night stand" ascended the throne

1933, Columbia Film Company bought the short story "Night Train" at a low price of $5,000. Like other large and small film studios in Hollywood at that time, it was prepared to sweep away the clouds deposited in the audience's hearts with relaxed and romantic comedies, so that the audience could laugh heartily in the predicament of the Great Depression, so as to gain a firm foothold in the stormy situation. They hired a famous Italian director, Frank? Capra, why don't you borrow MGM star Robert? Montgomery plays the leading role. MGM boss Meyer thinks this will be another mediocre and tacky comedy. Montgomery, "Great minds think alike," resolutely refused to give a small company a bad name for its mediocre film. Clark then? Gabe (190 1~ 1960) was ranked among the top 10 male stars in the box office with Her Husband's Secret, but it was not Mayer's trump card. Gabe's honest and frank temperament made the boss with deep pockets quite unhappy, so Mayer "impeded Gabe" and took the initiative to invite him out. Colombia is satisfied, Clark? Gaby is furious! It's a shame to play a film that others refuse to play. Lend it to humble Colombia! But after Mr. Gable settled down to study the script, he had a strong desire to create. He thinks the film is very interesting, and it may be promising to shoot it with heart. Fortunately, the big star Claudia? Colbert has also been loaned by Paramount, another big film company, and with capra, a well-planned great director, things don't seem as bad as expected.

The Night Bus is an interesting story, which seems to be really different from those popular bus movies. The film was only shot for four weeks, and many details were improvised. The laughter was full of human warmth, which aroused strong resonance from the audience. Gaby's performance was warm and humorous. Director capra said: "Clark's acting skills are excellent, even the standing posture and smoking style are better than others." Yes, Gaby conquered all the people with his strong masculine charm. His words and deeds, clothes and accessories have become the objects that people are scrambling to imitate.

Before the film was released, it was renamed One-Night Stand. This previously unpopular film was called "the most incredible" by film historians, which created a miracle in the history of film and won the five awards of best film, best director, best screenwriter and best actor and actress in the 7th Academy Awards. This is the first brilliant record since the Oscar came out, and Columbia Pictures jumped from a second-rate company to a first-class company overnight. Gaby himself doesn't believe that the movie that made him furious four weeks ago turned out to be a brilliant blockbuster in his artistic career! The boss was even more upset and quickly invited Gaby to star in a series of MGM blockbusters, such as Manhattan Incident, The Last Five Minutes, After Work and so on. Whether it's a light comedy or an adventure film, whether it's a positive role or a negative role, Gaby plays it with ease. Gaby's name has become an irresistible honor. 1937 65438+ 10, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Gaby a lofty honor: printing his handprint on the concrete floor in front of China Grand Theatre in new york, which is an honor that only superstars who have made outstanding achievements and exerted practical influence can enjoy. At the same time, 55 newspapers, including The New York Times, responded to the proposal of columnist Sullivan and selected the film Emperor and Queen, and the selection committee won 20 million votes. Garbo occupied the throne of "Queen", and Gabe was elected by absolute advantage. 1937 65438+On February 8th, the film queen was crowned in Los Angeles, and Gaby became the idol of millions of viewers. A popular phrase in American society at that time was: "Who do you think you are? Clark. Gaby? "

Gabe 190 1 was born in Gaddis, USA on February 1. His father was an oil producer and his mother died when he was ten months old. His name was Billy then? Gaby. His stepmother loves him very much, and little Gaby is really likable. He has shown extraordinary artistic talent since he was a child, and he especially likes sports. All this is a good start for him to grow into a powerful movie star. Later, with the increasing population at home, life became more and more difficult. Gabe, 17 years old, dropped out of school to work in a factory. In his spare time, he watches plays. As a young man, he couldn't restrain his youthful passion and artistic dream, and resolutely resigned and became a handyman in the troupe. In the following five or six years, Gaby changed several troupes to look for development opportunities, but there were few opportunities to play.

During this period, my father was almost disappointed with him, and my stepmother died of illness. Gaby always misses his birth mother and stepmother. At this time, a woman 17 years older than him, Josephine? Tommy Tam came into his life. Josephine, 39, is a famous actress on Broadway. She has a natural maternal charm for Gaby. Josephine believes that this tall and handsome young man with profound temperament, with years of experience, will definitely make a difference in the future. She made a plan to give Gaby a comprehensive artistic direction. Gaby has become a fine work of art made by Seiko in a year. In sincere communication, the two men developed deep feelings. Gaby got the long-awaited maternal comfort from Josephine, and they came together, which was one of the strangest marriages in Hollywood history.

After marriage, Billy? Gaby changed her name to Clark? Gaby, we are one step closer to success. His uninhibited male charm charmed many young girls, and his unique external conditions were second to none in the film and television circles and drama circles at that time. At that time, there was an urgent need for an actor to rehearse the play Masina on Broadway, and Gabe got the opportunity to become a formal actor on Broadway. He lived up to expectations and made the audience shine. Film critics praised him for his "good acting skills" and "energetic and rugged male beauty".

At this time, since Garbo made the first sound of the film, the audience generally preferred audio films, and only Chaplin's comedy silent films still occupied the market. Movies need actors with excellent pronunciation and articulation, and many directors begin to pay attention to the drama world. They found Gaby. MGM invited him to take part in the filming of Desert Light, which was Gable's first film. Gaby's excellent lines are greatly appreciated by the director, and his strong physique trained since childhood shines brightly when he plays the villain cowboy. As soon as Gaby finished the film, he received an invitation from Warner Bros. Film Company to play the evil driver. As a result, Gaby played the villain with few appearances so successfully that Warner wanted to leave him to play the villain. MGM got the news and immediately signed a one-year contract with Gable. From 1930 to 193 1, Gaby played a robber, a blue-collar worker and a newspaper reporter, which made people applaud. His image of American tough guy had a strong influence on the screen.

1932, Gabe's The World of Red Dust set the highest box office record of that year, followed by Carol? Lumbard's "Husband's Secret" made him on the elite list of the top ten most popular male stars in the United States at that time, and his love with Carol also became a topic of concern. This year, 48-year-old Josephine filed for divorce. Gaby married Leah, 44, for the second time, instead of Carol. At this time, MGM took a fancy to its box office appeal and made him make several films that he didn't want to take over. Gaby of Honesty and Frank fought back, which led to the comedy of One-night Stand.

Rhett made him popular all over the world.

When Gaby was struggling on the art stage, there was a woman named Margaret in Atlanta. Female teachers in Murcier are also struggling with their fate. She resolutely resigned from her teaching post and wrote Gone with the Wind in five years, which made a sensation in America. Independent filmmaker David, son-in-law of MGM boss Meyer? Selznick first got the right to adapt the novel, and after fierce competition, the heroine was replaced by Vivian. The hero played by Li is generally optimistic about Gaby. It took Weng Xu two years to reach an agreement. MGM lent Selznick Gable to play the leading role, but the film distribution right was given to MGM. Facts have proved that Gaby is worth the high price paid by Selznick.

Rhett won unprecedented honor for Gaby with his mature and charming unique charm. If One Night made him stand out in the United States, Gone with the Wind made him famous all over the world and became an emperor superstar in the world film industry. The authoritative judgment of film historians is that Chaplin in the silent film era and Gaby in the sound era are both heroes in the film industry, plus Lawrence in Britain? Oliver in the movie kingdom has reached a height that others can't reach. And Gaby is recognized as the best actor among the best actors, "the man among men".

However, the 1939 Oscar was a surprise: Gone with the Wind won eight awards, but the best actor went to Robert? Tyler. As soon as the results came out, all kinds of speculations flocked. A more credible statement is that Meyer thinks that chaos has already produced a sensational effect, and there is no need to add icing on the cake, while Wan wants to make a splash. He personally intervened in the selection and asked Robert to replace Gaby. Gaby doesn't mind at all. He praised Robert for his superb acting skills in front of reporters, and the award was well deserved.

4 1 year-old resolutely joined the army.

194 1 After the Pearl Harbor incident broke out in, Gaby and his third wife, Carol, called President Roosevelt and expressed their willingness to serve their country. They were invited to promote the purchase of government bonds. Because Gaby was filming, Carol went alone and the plane crashed when she came back. Gaby lost the woman she loved most in an instant. In memory of Carol, Gable resolutely joined the US Air Force at the age of 465,438+0, and was sent to Miami Reserve Officers School and Florida Air Force School in a private capacity to learn military knowledge and skills. Based on years of shooting, Gaby became a qualified heavy bombing gunner, just like those passionate young people, who mastered the aerial photography technology and really accepted the baptism of war. He volunteered to fight at the front. At the base of 35 1 Bombing Brigade on the outskirts of London, Gaby randomly entered Germany several times to launch air confrontation with German planes, and made great achievements. He was quickly promoted from second lieutenant to captain, and successively won the Excellent Flying Cross and the Air Force Medal.

1In August, 943, Gabe took part in the first air strike against Germany by the US Air Force randomly as an aerial photographer. His task is to capture battle scenes in the rain of bullets. During the battle, his plane was shot down at 15, but Gaby and the crew insisted on filming before retreating. The captain was on tenterhooks for him, but he was ready to die. He was most worried about skydiving, fearing that Hitler would "lock me in a cage, sell tickets for ten marks in Germany and exhibit everywhere". Luckily, Gaby brought back 50,000 feet of film. The film was edited into five military documentaries and military training films, which were widely spread in the United States and its allies as valuable war materials. 1In July, 944, Gaby retired gloriously after two years of war and returned to Hollywood.

"He is very lucky, and he knows it."

MGM warmly welcomed Gaby back. His heroic image undoubtedly increased his position in the boss's mind. However, Gaby, who lost her love, seems to be coming to an end after a battlefield battle. Love and adventure in the film can't inspire art. In several films that return to Hollywood, such as Adventure, Homecoming, and Key to the City, he appears in a rigorous and dignified image, which is normal for Gaby who is used to the world, but not suitable for the audience. Gaby, who is nearly fifty, has married his fourth wife. She looks like Sylvia of Carol. He felt so tired that he wanted to live a stable life and have several children to comfort him for the rest of his life. However, this is a short marriage. At the same time, the snobbish MGM saw that Gabe was not brilliant and stopped signing with him. Gaby left after making 54 films for MGM on her own.

Later, after the release of "Mogabo", it won applause for Gaby and reached a new climax after returning to the film industry for ten years. MGM regretted asking Gaby to come back, but she refused. At the age of 55, Gaby finally found a woman Williams who can comfort him physically and mentally. The pair of children she brought brought brought Gaby endless happiness. Love and affection rekindled Gaby's artistic passion. He has made seven films in a row, and his charm has not diminished. The audience was ecstatic and sighed that Gaby was back.

1960 took over the last movie "Wild Horse and Woman", which was almost the reappearance of the charming man Gabe. He was also very satisfied and said, "In my life's career, there are two things to be proud of-Gone with the Wind and this movie."

1960165438+1October 6th, Gaby finished his life as a hero. Arthur. Miller wrote in the play Wild Horse and Woman: "To those who don't know how to hate." Show your respect for Gaby. Because he is so great, people can hardly find the right words to engrave on his tombstone. Instead, Gaby had hoped to write on his tombstone: "He is very lucky. He knows this. " Yes, Gaby's success is inseparable from opportunities. However, we say that the essence of his success lies in his willingness to pay everything a man can for his dream, including life.