Clark gable Quote by Molly Haskell
““Depending on your point of view, Ashley (or Leslie Howard) was sensitive, poetic, and enigmatic-- or wan and a wimp. Rhett/Clark Gable was sexy, virile, and funny or just crude and unmannerly. The outcome was a crucial barometer of taste that would reveal a great deal, possibly too much, about a girl's temperament and predilections.””
About This Quote
Different actors embody varied traits, reflecting personal taste and influencing perceptions of character.
In simple terms: Actors reflect personal taste.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how taste shapes perception of art.
Themes
taste
character
perception
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- personal essays
- media studies
- casting decisions
Key Concepts
actor archetype
subjective judgment
cultural influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal bias affect artistic judgment?
- Can you appreciate opposing viewpoints?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective and may limit openness.
![“I find suggestion a hell of a lot more provocative than explicit detail. You didn't see Clark[Gable] and Vivien[leigh] rolling around in bed in Gone With The Wind, but you saw that shit eating grin on her face the next morning and you knew damned well she'd gotten properly laid.” quote by Joan Crawford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d95/joan-crawford-9168_clark-gable_i-find-suggestion-a-hell-of-a-lot-more-p_604564.jpg)
![“[On swingers:] They have gone from Puritanism into promiscuity without passing through sensuality.” quote by Molly Haskell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b82/molly-haskell-25083_gone_on-swingers-they-have-gone-from-puritani_1141046.jpg)
