Caption:

A photograph of Clark Gable (1901-1960) taken on a visit to the Kodak factory at Harrow, Middlesex, by J.C.A. Redhead (1886-1954), in about 1943. This portrait of the American film star, sometimes referred to as the 'King of Hollywood', shows Gable in United States Air Force uniform. Although not eligible for the draft because of his mature age, Gable still enlisted, rising to the rank of Captain. In 1944, Gable - requesting to be relieved of duty because he would never be considered for combat - returned to Hollywood and the film industry. Gable's film career stretched from his debut 'The Painted Desert' (1932) to his last film, 'The Misfits' (1960) with Marilyn Monroe. He won an Oscar for his role in 'It Happened One Night' (1934). He is best known for starring as Rhett Butler in 'Gone With The Wind' (1939). This photograph is a Kodachrome transparency. Kodachrome is regarded as the first 'modern' colour process. It was announced by Kodak in 1935. Kodachrome film was imported from the USA and was in very short supply during World War Two. As Head of Kodak Ltd's Photo Finishing Laboratory in Harrow, England, Redhead had access to supplies of this scarce colour film.