Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr

In 1940, two of Hollywood’s finest graced the screen. The world was at war, and cinema was one way America found respite from those uncertain... more

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Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr

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Retro Movie Posters

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Digital Art - Digital Illustration

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In 1940, two of Hollywood’s finest graced the screen. The world was at war, and cinema was one way America found respite from those uncertain times.

In "Comrade X," the man of the hour was none other than Clark Gable, a devil-may-care journalist, hiding his true identity, as he attempts to expose the Soviet Union's secrets to the world. With that rakish smile and the charm only Gable could master, he embodied a brash American spirit that seemed out of place amidst the stoic Soviet backdrop. He was the “King” of Hollywood in those days, and he wore that crown well!

Enter stage right, the stunning Hedy Lamarr. Born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler, she wasn't just a breathtaking beauty; she was a force to be reckoned with. In "Comrade X," she's a staunch communist streetcar conductor named Theodore, but – and here's the twist – she has no clue about Gable's covert operations. As she's inadvertently dragged into his whirlwind adventure, the sparks between them fly in ways that might even make the KGB blush. Lamarr, with her impenetrable gaze and unyielding wit, was the perfect counterpoint to Gable's roguish charm.

But beneath the veil of comedy and romance, "Comrade X" held up a mirror to the world. In a time where ideologies were clashing and the globe felt more divided than ever, this film, in its own cheeky way, questioned our allegiances, our loyalties, and our very perceptions of right and wrong.

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September 10th, 2019

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