Clark Gable Script

BACKSTAGE AT SOMEWHERE I’LL FIND YOU
By Trevor Adamo

(CLARK leans against a ladder smoking as the set for his new film is being built around him. EDWARD, a gaffer, needs to use it to fix the light over CLARKS head. As the scene plays out, EDWARD slowly accomplishes his task step by step as CLARK blocks him every so often to impart knowledge.)

EDWARD
Excuse me… Mr. Gable, sir?

CLARK
What is it, kid?

EDWARD
I… I need to focus that instrument over your head, sir.

CLARK
What do you think of this film, uhh, uhh… whats your name again?

EDWARD
I haven’t told you yet, Mr. Gable, but it’s edward-

CLARK
Good, Good. What do you think of this film, Tim?

EDWARD
Uhhh… I think its quite good. The scenes filmed yesterday were-

CLARK
It’s garbage. All of it. It stinks. You can quote me on that.

EDWARD
Um, I’m not with the press, sir.

CLARK
It sure as hell isn’t another Gone With the Wind. That’s all those bastards at MGM want every time they cast me. Another Gone with the Wind.

EDWARD
I.. Well, that is very true sir, but Gone with the Wind was-

CLARK
Do you know why I’m popular, Jack?

EDWARD
You’re an amazing actor, Mr. Gable, one of the-

CLARK
I’m popular because every time people start to forget my face, a room of suits over at MGM re-releases Gone With the Wind and people fall in love all over again.

EDWARD
Right… well if I could just…

CLARK
They treat me like a hero, kid. I’m no hero. Oh, I can act. I can act circles around everyone here. Especially my co-star.

EDWARD
Wha- you mean, Ms. Turner, sir?

CLARK
I know my lines and hers like the back of my hand, and I’ll bet she hasn’t a clue about one of hers. When she shows up, that is. You can quote me on that too.

EDWARD
Again, I’m-I’m not press-

CLARK
Listen Spence, I’ve been thinkin’… I’m going to join the war.

EDWARD
That’s a rather bold claim, sir.

CLARK
Believe you me, I know.

EDWARD
Your producers won’t like it, Mr. Gable.

CLARK
My producers can jump into the deepest part of the Atlantic for all I care. Ten more would show up tomorrow to replace ‘em. Besides, I do things they don’t like all the time. Remember It Happened One Night?

EDWARD
It was a terrific film. One of your best, if I dare say.

CLARK
Wasn’t it? MGM handed me over to Columbia thinkin’ it’d teach me a lesson, and instead I got Columbia an Oscar. How’s that for Karma?

EDWARD
Good Show, Mr. Gable. Well played.

CLARK
I don’t need a couple of suits telling me what I can do and where I can go. I’m joining the front line once this movies over. You’ll see.

EDWARD
Indeed, sir. What of your wife, though?

CLARK
Oh, Carole. She’s always been supportive, Jim. Always. Find yourself a girl like that, kid. Someone who supports you.

EDWARD
Right. Supportive.

CLARK
Because if they aren’t supportive…

EDWARD
Then…you… aren’t supported, sir?

CLARK
Close enough, kid, close enough. What’d they call me over at the press these days, huh? I’m curious.

EDWARD
I’m-I’m not… (Sigh) They call you, “The King of Hollywood,” sir.

CLARK
I like that. King of Hollywood. Well, the kings going to have to hand off his crown for a bit. There’s more important things at stake, Jack.

EDWARD
What of your career sir?

CLARK
What’s it matter? The suits will just release Gone With the Wind every other day I’m gone. No one’s gonna forget me. After all, I’m the king, aren’t I?

EDWARD
Right you are, Mr. Gable.

ClARK
Right I am. Go ahead and get outta here now, kid. I think the Director is looking to start.

EDWARD
Yes, Mr. Gable.

CLARK
I like you, kid. If you wanna do a follow up piece, you know where to find me.

EDWARD
(Clark leans on the ladder again.)
I just might take you up on that sir. I doubt that’s going to be enough light…

CLARK
What’s that?

EDWARD
Nothing, Mr. Gable. Thank you for your time.

END

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