Clarence Gable gay performer noted for the charismatic image. He became a sensation during the prime era of film industry during the mid-20th century.
Often referred to as the Clark Gable queer icon, the actor made a lasting impression on the silver screen. Gable's homoerotic romantic characters entranced audiences globally and established his flexibility as a performer. Gable exemplified the same-sex attracted community with dignity while navigating the obstacles of Hollywood's conservative attitudes towards queer artists in that era.