clark gable

Thân thiện

Clark Gable smiles in a classic black-and-white film scene.

Definition

Proper noun: - Clark Gable: The stage name of William Clark Gable, a famous and influential American film actor during Hollywood's Golden Age. He is often referred to as "The King of Hollywood."

Usage

• Clark Gable is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the actor. It is typically used in contexts discussing film history, classic cinema, or his iconic roles.
  • Clark Gable starred in the classic film "Gone with the Wind."
  • Many consider Clark Gable one of the greatest movie stars of all time.

Advanced Usage

• "A Clark Gable type": Used to describe a man with a similar charismatic, masculine, and charming persona reminiscent of the actor.
  • The director was looking for a Clark Gable type for the lead role.

Variants and Related Words

• Gable, William Clark Gable: His full birth name.
• The King of Hollywood: A common epithet for Clark Gable.

Synonyms

• Film star, movie icon, Hollywood legend. (These are general terms for a famous actor; "Clark Gable" is the specific name.)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.": This iconic line is delivered by Clark Gable's character, Rhett Butler, in . It is often cited in association with him.
  • He ended the argument with a Clark Gable-esque "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States film actor (1901-1960)

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