Which legendary 1930s film star was nicknamed the "King of Hollywood"?

I've seen a few movies that featured Clark Gable. My mother loved him & swore he was the greatest actor of all time. I think she was in love with him because he looked like my father, who was a good looking guy in his own right. Had Gable's mysterious charm as well. Too bad nature didn't pass those qualities to me. Anyway, I fail to see any extraordinary acting quality in Gable's work. At best he was an "average" actor, as are most attractive male actors who achieve stardom. Am I just envious? You bet!

Tinker20665, ditto, a beautiful man, that aged well, a v good actor

PointyDormouse60089, they didn't have tic-tacs back then but he should have had mouthwash on set at all times. Severe halitosis is indicative of other health problems in most cases.

Player #4576909, native american and African american heritage, he never denied it but MGM didnt advertise it.

m1ke n3ss, that is a good ?, he began his career during that time, a v underrated actor for his time.

Most famous son of Cadiz Ohio.

I saw "It Happened One Night" when they had a movie night, back when I was in college. Gable & Claudette Colbert were marvelous in what has to be one of the best romantic comedies ever.

Gone with the Wind.. my favorite. Clark standing at the bottom of the stairs looking at his Scarlet …

What makes Clark Gable stand out is his unique personality and distinctive voice. Same for other famous actors of that era. I can't say that for most entertainers that came a generation later.

m1ke n3ss, PM