by Hal Erickson
synopsis
In 1931, Clark Gable was a supporting villain in the Barbara Stanwyck vehicle Night Nurse. Two decades later, Gable and Stanwyck were on equal footing in MGM's To Please a Lady. Gable is cast as professional race-car driver Mike Brannan, while Stanwyck plays columnist Regina Forbes. Believing that Mike is responsible for the death of a fellow racer, Regina savagely attacks him in print and on radio. Their adversarial relationship eventually warms up into romance, but it will take a conspicuous act of self-sacrifice on Mike's part before a happy ending can be realized. The climax of To Please a Lady takes place during the Indianapolis 500, an event represented by miles and miles of exciting "actuality" footage.
characteristics
themes
keywords
car
sideshow
romance
sports
respect
stunt
winner
track [track and field]
reporter
racer
columnist
auto-racing
death
driver
accident
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