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Clark Gable

Clark Gable

15 5.0
An American film actor famous for playing Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind
  • proper noun
  • /klɑrk ˈɡeɪbəl/
: Clark Gable
  • Clark Gable was widely celebrated for his iconic role as Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind.'

Examples

  • Clark Gable was a 41-year-old actor when he enlisted in the army, and he even flew combat missions.

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  • Not Clark Gable for playing Rhett Butler.

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  • Clark Gable was a 41-year-old actor when he enlisted in the army, and he even flew combat missions.

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  • There were lots of actors who served during and after WWII: Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, David Niven, Lee Marvin, Don Rickles, etc.

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  • Many fans consider Clark Gable to be one of the greatest actors of classic Hollywood cinema.

  • In his lifetime, Clark Gable became a legendary figure due to his performances in numerous memorable films.

Surface Forms

Clark Gable main

Morphology

Clark + Gable

This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; knowing the constituent words 'Clark' and 'Gable' does not allow a B1 learner to infer the person's identity, profession, or biographical details. Proper names are arbitrary and non-compositional, so the MWE's meaning cannot be derived from its parts.

Etymology

Clark Gable was a famous American movie actor known for playing bold, charming heroes. He played Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind', so the name now refers to that famous leading man.