GEYBL CLARK

American film actor. Filmed in the lead roles in 90 films: "It happened one night" (Oscar), "Revolt on the" Bounty "," San Francisco "," Red Dust "," Gone With the Wind " "Mogambo," "Neprikayannye" etc. It is called the King of Hollywood.

Clark was born Geybl 1 Feb., 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio. His father, William (Bill) Geybl came from a kind of Pennsylvania Dutch, whose name is in English turned Goebel Geybl. Parents of mother - Adelina Hershelmen have also come from Holland. Bill Geybl owned drilling rigs and has oil.

When her son was seven months, his mother died. The child was given the care of grandparents. In 1906 Bill married Jenny, a strong and strong-willed woman. They brought her home in Houpdeyle and Clark took to itself.

On the stage the old opera house in Houpdeyle older pupils set their own performances. Clark′s first dramatic role was the role of the working guy in the play "Arrival of Kitty." In addition, he played in the school orchestra for viola.

When Clark turned fifteen, Jenny health began to deteriorate, and the family settled on a farm in Ohio. The future actor had to deal with the farm work while studying in high school in Ravenna. An accident in which he was injured, brought Geybla with a local doctor. Medicine interested in Clark. He goes to Ekron, which intends to finish the evening school, and then entered the Medical Faculty.

In Ekrone new friends invited him backstage on the performance of "birds of paradise." Clark was captivated by the world of spectacle. He moved to the theater to call the boy actors on the scene. Clark spent the night right in the theater, taking a shower in the toilet, eat at the tip and is almost always hungry, but happy.

Once it is mandated to play a tiny role exit, saying: "Good evening, sir." He recalled that, as one of the greatest shocks of his life.

Geybl decided to try their luck in New York, but work there for him was not. During the year, Clark, along with the father of the oil extracted in Oklahoma, then moved to Kansas City. In the local theater Geybl got a place working the scene with the promise to further characterize the roles. Almost two years, the troupe toured cities in the Middle West. In 1922 the theater ran aground. " Clark worked for several months, saw bench, then found a seller of men′s collars in the department. In Portland, he played in the amateur acting troupe "Red Lantern", and then toured with "Astoria pleyers.

Luck smiled to him in the face of 36-year-old Josephine Dillon, opened in Portland Chamber Theater.

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She taught him basic elements of artistic craftsmanship. First of all, did for his pronunciation: that Clark was a mixture of all sorts of dialects, but the voice was high and shrill, often found in large males.

In summer 1924, Josephine decided to return to Los Angeles. Clark followed her. December 13, they married.

Geybl was a tiny role in the movie "White Man", which played Alice Jones and Kenneth Garland. Then he was shot in the extras for five dollars in change.

During the summer of 1926 Lionel Barrimor set in Los Angeles play "Kopperhed. Clark played in the role of men. When the presentation ended, he tried again to get a job in the movie, but failed. But it said the administrator of the Theater of Houston.

Theater Jeanne Lewis Pleyers "put on two performances a week. It was a severe test for Clarke, who had to teach the new texts, but it helps the natural persistence. Soon he had performed leading roles, and his salary rose to seventy-five dollars a week.

Following the closure of the theater season, a group of actors decided to go to New York. Arthur Hopkins gained the company to play "mechanical" for a new play by Sophie Tredvell and suggested the role of Clark in a pair with Zitoy Dzhouhan. Premiere of "mechanical" in a theater "Plymouth". All the reviews were favorable. This priobodrilo Geybla.

And in March 1929, Clark and Josephine parted, however, as good friends.

Soon he received an invitation from the California IIVRS play the murderer in the play "last mile". The appearance on stage in Los Angeles was for Clark to be extremely successful. He made the role of the motive power of cruelty, which struggled against his hero, the gangster MIRS, sentenced to death.

Directed by Clarence Brown has decided that Clarke is quite suited to the role of gangsters in the movie "Free Soul" in combination with standard Shearer, noting that: "We should do something with these ottopyrennymi ears." And make-up artist told them glue adhesive tape. A few minutes Clark was shot in such a form, then cut off the tape with the words: "Either you accept me like what I am, or I go back to New York." This manipulation of his ears over.

When in June 1931 left the picture on the screens, Clark, for one night has become sensational popularity. Started to come, thousands of enthusiastic letters. Clark brings to the screen a new type of rough men sexy.

Jun 19, 1931 he married a 43-year-old Rie Franklin Prentice Lucas Lenghem - a rich woman from Texas, the widow of an oil millionaire. She was a loyal friend and a solid support in difficult times.

Soon, Clark told of his involvement in the film "Suzanne Lenoks" with Greta Garbo.

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Joint work with the great actress visibly contributed to the growth of his career and popularity, and Clarke rushed to take advantage of the proposal to play the role of politics in the film "possessed" another "star" - Joan Crawford. Norma Shearer, "Queen" studio "Metro", chose Clark as a partner in the film "A strange interlude." He played a role indistinctive hapless lover and not won success, but in the love drama "Red Dust" Geybl played in a pair of Jean Harlow confident in his masculine strength hero. The film was a huge retail success. "Red Dust" was the first picture of Clark with the director Victor Fleming, who became his close friend.

In 1932, studio Paramount "had high hopes for a promising story, entitled" Do not it man "- a comedy about the relationship between the charming and the fraudster bibliotekarshi, which should have been playing Carol Lombard. Administration "Paramount" considered Clark′s role as the character for "assassins." But in the end it was decided to agree with the "MGM" inviting Geybla. "Clark and Carol immediately Polad and was an excellent comic pair - recalled Raggls. - I′ve produced a great impression of the increased skills of Clarke. "

In 1934, "MGM" lent Geybla by Columbia Pictures for the comedy "It happened one night," Frank Capra. The talented director has helped create an impressive image of Clark deftly, self, charming reporter Peter Warne, who in pursuit of a newspaper sensation wins the heart and gets his hand capricious and the restive successors million. The award "Oscar" as the best year the actor made famous Geybla.

By this time his relationship with Riey noticeably deteriorated. In early 1936, Clark at the party once again met with Carole Lombard. They have not seen exactly four years since the shot together in the film "Not of Man", and then between them are not born anything other than a mutual dislike. His besili her abrupt manner and it is far from the literary language. She finds him too conservative. They treated each other to as "Pa" and "Ma."

In Valentine′s Day he received a gift from her. Knowing the passion Geybla to cars, Carol acquired in a landfill ruinous Ford-T, at its request by auto razrisovali hearts and sent Geyblu. Carol Clark telephoned and invited to go somewhere to dance. It predvkushaya a wonderful trip in a beautiful convertible, dress up in some absolutely heavenly, luxurious clothes. And I almost lost the feeling, when I saw Geybla, to approach her home on the "Ford" with hearts.

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Drebezzha, tugging desperately and fuming, they popolzli on Hollywood Boulevard and all the way nicker.

In the mid 30′s Geybl play dynamic, aggressive Americans to solve their problems through physical force, the natural sense, and male superiority. This is not entirely consistent with his or her identity, but were comfortable with the audience.

After the sensational movie "Revolt on the" Bounty "(1935) Janet McDonald asked him to play in San Francisco" (1936) The role of the owner of the cabaret "Berberiysky shore." Earthquake in 1906 as the basis for the interchange of history, in the finals of which Clarke saved the girl. In one scene Clark worry among the ruins of a collapsed brick wall. Although the bricks were of papier-mache, Clark was injured shoulder, and then it was sick for many years.

"San Francisco" enjoyed enormous success of cash, and this has added luster glory Geybla.

1937 was a landmark in the life of an actor. January 20, impressions of his feet and hands were left on the ground in front of the "Chinese Theater" Graumena. After the "Oscar" the ceremony - one of the highest marks of honor in Hollywood.

With the growing popularity of Clark′s imitation of its manners, voice, and walk all captured. "Dear Mr Geybl" performed by Judy Garland has become one of the most popular hit. Three decades, it represents virility and sexual magnetism to the extent that it was just enough to appear on the screen, that picture was a success. Ironically laugh eye, slightly cynical smile of a small brush mustache, slender figure fry inevitably attracted ladies. Men were also conquered, and his actions to the cinema and in life: in hours of danger, he was strong and brave.

In autumn 1937, the largest newspapers held a reader poll to identify the winners for the title of King and Queen of cinema. Geybl was recognized as the King movie. That title will always remain for him.

The next movie "Test Pilot" (1938) was very close to the heart of Clark, because the film was directed by his old friend Victor Fleming, and played in it two of the most beloved actor to them - Lionel Barrimor and Spencer Tracy. Clark felt "Spence" the greatest actor in the world.

In mid-August 1938, David Selznik announced that Geybl confirmed the role of Retta Butler in "Gone With the Wind." Filming began in January 1939.

From the very beginning of work on the film is not zaladilas. Clark believed that the director should be replaced. As a result, producer Selznik invited Victor Fleming, with whom Geybla had friendly relations.

At the shooting scene, where Retta has at the hands of Scarlett up the stairs, Victor decided to hoax over Clarke.

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He made him wear Vivienne up the long spiral stairs ten times. Vivienne pretense that inadvertently spoils the picture. Geybl in the end quite obessilel and was now ready to bring down his anger at the partner, but kept, he never allowed himself to express dissatisfaction at work. "The first double was amazing, Clark - finally said Fleming. - Others were made just for laughter. "

Many wonder how Clark Geyblu and Vivien Lee managed to not fall in love with each other. They fully five months portrayed the passion Retta and Scarlett! The answer, apparently, is simple: love, Carol Clarke and Vivienne - Laurence Olivier.

December 14, 1938 he made a press statement that the intention to divorce, and the Christmas Carol presented on its own life-size statue of a luxurious and bright yellow "Cadillac"-cabriolet. Such expensive gifts Geybl did not do more than ever, and anyone. Then he divorced his wife and 29 Mar, 1939 married to Carol. In summer, they moved to a ranch in Ensino. Care at home Lombard assumed.

Geybl loved hunting, fishing, traveling by car with an overnight stay. And Geybl collected weapons - with gold inlaid pistols, shotguns, rifles, as well as books. It has always been inveterate knigocheem, but almost always concealed it for fear of damaging his courageous way.

In the worst heat of California Geybl to appear in public in gabardinovom suit with tie and white handkerchief in the buttonhole. He hung in the closet perfectly otutyuzhennye, cleared out trousers and jackets, selected by color, shades and fabrics; nearby - dozens of felt hats.

David Selznik appointed the show "Gone with the Wind" 15 Dec, 1939 in Atlanta. Margaret Mitchell said that a screen Retta excellent and that it was precisely this, which she imagined.

Butler performed Geybla - elegant, charming adventurer, who turned out to provide good, fine sense of man, all his life vainly seeking an answer to their love. This multidimensional character, the evolution of the image of the actor managed to convey so skillfully and unobtrusively that his popularity rocket up in the second screening of the picture with each new decade.

Mail Clark after a movie on the screen was huge. Geybl received a nomination for the Oscar in 1939, but was superseded by Robert Donat.

In 1940, Clark took off in the movie "Boom Town" and "Comrade X", where his partner was an excellent Shedi Lamar. The audience liked the picture. This same "MGM was running the movie" Shonki-thin ". Clarke was fortunate sharpy role, which falls in love with a beautiful girl (Lana Turner) from Boston and marries her. Studio Chilla Wills invited to teach Clark card focus.

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Clarke has made in this case, high quality and often entertained friends at the ranch a demonstration of card tricks. Commercial journals picture called "cash dynamite."

, December 7, 1941 Clark and Carol peacefully to rest at the ranch, when the radio came the message about the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the Hollywood Victory Committee was established, which includes all of the film industry. Clark was appointed chairman of the Division of film.

Carol as a native of Indiana, left the capital of the state to carry out a subscription to the war loan. January 16, Carol, returning to Los Angeles, died in a plane crash. For Clarke the loss of a beloved woman was a heavy blow. He postarel and osunulsya. Geybl became too much to drink. February 23, 1942 he returned to "MGM" to complete work on the film "Somewhere I will find you" with Lanoy Turner. "Clark has worked with dedication and does not require a poblazhek - told the director Raggls. - Sometimes, I was about to finish filming for five hours, but each time he asked: "Do not stop so early - I need a job."

The tragic experience made him stronger and stronger person. 7 Jan., 1943 Second Lieutenant Clark graduated from the course pilot needle. He sent to England for the production of documentary films on the frog. At the end of October kinogruppa otsnyala about fifty thousand feet of film. Clark was ordered to fly to Washington. Prior to his departure from London Geybl was awarded the Medal of the Air Force for "merit in the performance of nine combat missions by bombing the enemy." In May 1944, Clark was given the rank of Major, and on 12 June the same year he was dismissed with honors in stock.

Despite razgromnye critical articles spectators rushed to theaters to see come back from the front idol in the movie "Adventure." Biennial absence Clark not weaken his popularity with viewers. In the next picture "Advertising agents" based on the novel by Federico Ueykmena he played agent who tried to please a rich client advertising soap products. According to surveys the magazine Fotopley "movie has become a better picture of the month.

After four months of rest Geybl began shooting the film "Return home", in which his partner has become Lana Turner. Journal Fotopley "again named best picture of a movie a month, but Clarke has been marked as" most popular man in the world. "

During the next holiday Geybl went to New York and then went fishing.

In early 1948, work began on the film "Command Decision" with Clark playing the role of officer of the Air Force, which muchilsya remorse due to the fact that he was forced to send their subordinates to combat missions, conscious that they have little or no chance to survive.

In summer 1949, Clark has invited you to dinner Minna Wallis.

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There he met with Lady Sylvia Ashley, a beautiful Englishwoman with blonde hair. She became his fourth wife. Their marriage lasted sixteen months.

In May 1952, received Geybl scenario "Mogambo." He enthusiastically took part in the film, especially because of the fact that MGM plans to invite as director John Ford. The film "Mogambo" was conceived as a remake "Red Dust." Geyblu had to play a hunter, who hired a safari to British scientist and his wife. On the role of his wife was invited to Grace Kelly and Ava Gardner performed the role of the dancers, suddenly became the camp, divided Clarke for hunting.

Full-scale shooting took place in Tanganyika to the River Kagera. "Once we heard a terrible noise. Natives have noticed a crocodile, is located on the tiny island of the middle of the river, about one hundred and fifty yards from the shore - recalled Morgan Hadgins. - None of the hunters was not close, and Clarke took the gun, aimed, then fired, vsadiv shot right between the eyes monster. Clark gave the native prey, they are removed from crocodile skin and shared the meat among themselves. After that incident Clark was their hero. "

The film "Mogambo" was a great success, but in the ranking distributors Clark Geybl had been consistently in the top ten, despite the fact that he had turned fifty-three and a gray temples. "The incredible - truly said Clark. - How I managed to do it? I′m not a great actor and my age it′s time to go to the specific roles, either go on holiday. "

Kay (Kathleen) Williams, with whom he often met after returning from military service, re-entered his life. Top models, Kathleen was fifteen years younger than Clark. She lived in Beverly Hills with two children. Geybl is tied to them. In 1955, Clark, and Kathleen married. For him, it was the fifth marriage for her - the fourth.

In another painting swim silently just swim deep "(1957) Geyblu to create the image of the commander of a submarine crew, conducted combat operations during World War II in the waters near Japan. Burt Lancaster played the role of lieutenant.

Bosli Grouter in The New York Times Geybla described as "the genius of Hollywood, always succeed." He believed that Clark′s talent has reached the highest level of maturity and perfection, and that Geybl deserves more respect for the fact that for so long remains the leadership role of top-class movie star.

Studio Paramount has signed a contract with Clarke on the film "It started in Naples" (1959). Full-scale surveys were held in Italy. Clarke played the role of a lawyer from Philadelphia who moves to Italy to settle the case with the property of the deceased brother.

After returning from Italy, Clark and Kathleen started buying homes near Palm Springs.

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Settled into a new house, they gave a lot of time golf. Geybl could slightly "respire". Over the past five years, his royalties amounted to 7 million dollars - two more than he earned for all twenty-three years of work at the studio MGM.

Filming "Neprikayannyh" began July 18, 1960 Clark played Geya Lenglenda, strong and independent itinerant cowboy, old-style rights are poorly adapted to the changes occurring in the land of Nevada. The film is set, John Houston.

In August, Clark proudly announced that it will soon become a father.

Work on "Neprikayannymi" were in deplorable conditions. Scorching desert heat of Nevada emaciate. Marilyn Monroe, was filmed in this movie, quite razbolelas from the exhausting heat and are often unable to work. The dust storms and wildfires forced to postpone shooting for a few days.

When the painting was finished, Clark said. "During my life I have made two roles, which can be proud of - in" Gone With the Wind "and this." In the bitter and sad film Geybl has created one of his best works. He was able to show his hero both cruel and truly humane than earned the love of the heroine.

November 6, Geybla to a Hollywood hospital from a heart attack. A November 16, Clark Geybl suddenly died. In his last conversation with Monroe, he said: "We all have to sooner or later go. Death - the same natural thing, like life. I noticed that someone who is afraid to die, exactly the same fears and live. Therefore, this should be easy to forget. So it seems to me. "

During the funeral was built of honor, led by General Air Force Harvard Powell. Before the start of the ceremony in the church to the grave solemnly proshestvovali captain and chaplain, Lt.. They laid a coffin minimized military ensign, which was subsequently deposited on Kathleen.

And on March 20, 1961 in 7 hours and 48 minutes of the morning was born, John Clark Geybl ...

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