Travis Simpkins

Mogambo (1953): Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly

Directed by John Ford, Mogambo (1953) is a remake of Red Dust (1932), with Clark Gable handling the leading man role in both productions 20 years apart. The action/romance film concerns a big game hunter in Africa that falls in love with a woman who becomes stranded in his camp, only to also find himself also falling for the lovely young wife of a visiting anthropologist. Fantastic performances mix well with exotic African scenery. The cast is great all around, including Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly.

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Ava Gardner

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Ava Gardner

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Ava Gardner

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Ava Gardner

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Ava Gardner

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable and Ava Gardner

Mogambo. 1953: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly

Mogambo. 1953: Grace Kelly

Sullivan's Travels (1941): Veronica Lake and Joel McCrea

Written and directed by Preston Sturges, Sullivan's Travels (1941) is a satirical masterpiece... it's title being drawn from "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift. The story concerns a film director, who has grown tired of directing mindless comedies, and decides to venture out as a hobo and experience life so that he can be equipped to direct a drama. Veronica Lake is beautiful and steals the show in her role. Joel McCrea is great as the protagonist. The film is masterfully composed and is entertaining throughout... a true Classic.

Sullivan's Travels. 1941: Veronica Lake

Gaslight (1944): Ingrid Bergman

Directed by George Cukor, Gaslight (1944) was an MGM remake of an earlier British film version. The story, set in 19th Century London, concerns a woman whose husband slowly manipulates her into believing that she's going insane so that he may steal her deceased aunt's valuable jewels. Wonderful Victorian atmosphere permeates the wonderful, well scripted production. The whole cast is great, including Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotten, Angela Lansbury and Dame May Whitty.