Somewhere I'll Find You
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Somewhere I'll Find You is a film released by Metro-Goldwyn Mayer in 1942
. The film stars Clark Gable
and Lana Turner
. The film took almost two years to complete. This was the last film Gable starred in before he enlisted in World War II. The next film he starred in was Adventure
(1945).
, two brothers feud over a beauty whom they both have fallen in love with.
, MGM was looking to capitalize on their new team as it had not seen a Gable pairing this successful since Joan Crawford
and Jean Harlow
in the 30's. Once filming began, Gable and Turner continued their friendly working relationship. Filming was suspended for one month when Gable's wife, Carole Lombard
was killed in a plane crash. Gable was permitted leave from filming for his grief and the studio even went as far as to prepare to scrap the film. The film was retitled as Red Light but changed back to Somewhere I'll Find You before its release. It was the last film made by Gable prior to his military service during World War II; he did not make another film until 1945.
The film was, like the Gable/Turner pairing the year before, another success and they were teamed for two more films in the future, their first pairing together after six years in 1948's Homecoming
.
The film was also the film debut of Keenan Wynn
.
1942 in film
The year 1942 in film involved some significant events, in particular the release of a film consistently rated as one of the greatest of all time, Casablanca.-Events:...
. The film stars Clark Gable
Clark Gable
William Clark Gable , known as Clark Gable, was an American film actor most famous for his role as Rhett Butler in the 1939 Civil War epic film Gone with the Wind, in which he starred with Vivien Leigh...
and Lana Turner
Lana Turner
Lana Turner was an American actress.Discovered and signed to a film contract by MGM at the age of sixteen, Turner first attracted attention in They Won't Forget . She played featured roles, often as the ingenue, in such films as Love Finds Andy Hardy...
. The film took almost two years to complete. This was the last film Gable starred in before he enlisted in World War II. The next film he starred in was Adventure
Adventure (1945 film)
Adventure is a 1945 film, based on the novel The Anointed by Clyde Brion Davis. Clark Gable and Greer Garson star as a sailor and a librarian...
(1945).
Plot
In World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, two brothers feud over a beauty whom they both have fallen in love with.
Production
The film was designed as another vehicle for the immensely popular Gable/Turner pairing. Following their success in 1941's Honky TonkHonky Tonk (1941 film)
Honky Tonk is a 1941 black-and-white western film starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner.-Plot:Con man "Candy" Johnson and his friend "Sniper" flee town using quick wits and magic tricks. They catch a train to Yellow Creek, Nevada, where a gold rush is in progress. Aboard, he meets Elizabeth Cotton...
, MGM was looking to capitalize on their new team as it had not seen a Gable pairing this successful since Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford , born Lucille Fay LeSueur, was an American actress in film, television and theatre....
and Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow was an American film actress and sex symbol of the 1930s. Known as the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Platinum Blonde" , Harlow was ranked as one of the greatest movie stars of all time by the American Film Institute...
in the 30's. Once filming began, Gable and Turner continued their friendly working relationship. Filming was suspended for one month when Gable's wife, Carole Lombard
Carole Lombard
Carole Lombard was an American actress. She was particularly noted for her comedic roles in the screwball comedies of the 1930s...
was killed in a plane crash. Gable was permitted leave from filming for his grief and the studio even went as far as to prepare to scrap the film. The film was retitled as Red Light but changed back to Somewhere I'll Find You before its release. It was the last film made by Gable prior to his military service during World War II; he did not make another film until 1945.
The film was, like the Gable/Turner pairing the year before, another success and they were teamed for two more films in the future, their first pairing together after six years in 1948's Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America...
.
The film was also the film debut of Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn was an American character actor. His bristling mustache and expressive face were his stock in trade, and though he rarely had a lead role, he got prominent billing in most of his film and TV parts....
.