Clark Gable Foundation News

THE CLARK GABLE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES THE 70^TH ANNIVERSARY OF TWO OF THE GREATEST FILMS OF ALL TIME:
THE WIZARD OF OZ AND GONE WITH THE WIND
WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS:

THREE OF THE ORIGINAL MUNCHKINS:
JERRY MAREN “THE LOLLIPOP KID”
MARGARET PELLEGRINI “THE SWEETHEART OF OZ”
KARL SLOVER “1^ST TRUMPETER OF OZ”

PLUS

MISS ANN RUTHERFORD “SCARLET’S YOUNGER SISTER”

CAMMIE KING “BONNIE BLUE”

FRIDAY May 1, 2009 --- Reception with the Celebrities
at the Clark Gable Museum @ 2:30 P.M.

FRIDAY, May 1^st - Dinner with the Stars
@ Wallace Lodge in Sally Buffalo Park
Auction at 5:30 P.M.
Dinner served at approx. 6:00 P.M.

SATURDAY, May 2^nd - Brunch cancelled
(Check back for substitute event.)

SATURDAY , May 2^nd - Vendors / Silent Auction
Harrison Central High School Cadiz, Ohio.
Doors open at 12:00 P.M. - Stars to arrive at Approx. 3: 00 P.M.
Food will be served in the cafeteria.

Program, Forum and Film Clips
6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
with John Fricke, Master of Ceremonies

SUNDAY, May 3^rd - Wheeling Symphony

Please call for Reservations for all events (740) 942-GWTW

Special Rate at Hampton Inn, St. Clairsville, Ohio
if attending the 70^th year celebration (740-695-3961)

All autograph’s by the Celebrities extra charge of $5.00

Bed and Breakfast prices…

Make your reservation with the Gable Foundation's Bed and Breakfast today.

It Happened One Night Room (twin beds) - $70.00

Command Deceision Room (double) - $70.00

Gable and Lombard Room (queen) - $80.00

Senior Discount for three night stays - $5.00

Gable group mourning GWTW star Fred Crane

By AMY GAREIS News-Herald Staff Writer

The Clark Gable Foundation in Cadiz is mourning the loss of one of its greatest supporters, an original cast member of "Gone With The Wind."

Fred Crane, who portrayed one of the lovestruck Tarleton twins vying for the affections of Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 film, died Aug. 21 at age 90 in Barnesville, Ga. Windies may recall Crane or even met him at prior Gable celebrations.

Nan Mattern, the foundation's executive director, recalled him fondly. "When he was here, he was such a big draw with the crowds. He was an entertainer and will really be missed. We'd like to extend our, sympathy to the family."

Born in New Orleans in 1918; Crane attended Tulane and Loyola universities and honed his acting skills in the local theater. With a few bucks and a one-way ticket to California, he made his way towards film around 1938. He became part of the Clark Gable-Vivien Leigh film after a relative's daughter, Evelyn Keyes, was cast as Scarlett's sister, Suellen. When a casting director got wind of Crane's Southern accent, he tested with Leigh and earned the role of Brent Tarleton. He won a 13-week contract and is best known for speaking the first words in the Civil War epic.

Crane continued his career on television, radio and the stage. According to published reports, he was an announcer at the classical-music radio station KFAC in Los Angeles until it was sold and the format changed. Other accomplishments included being a talent instructor and operating the Tarleton Oaks Bed & Breakfast outside Atlanta with his wife, Terry, until 2007.

Crane had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his death with complications from diabetes. He was the oldest surviving adult cast member of the classic movie.

FRANKLY MY DEAR! THE MUNCHKINS ARE HERE!!

A WONDERFUL WEEKEND OF THE WIZARD AND THE WIND

Bed and Breakfast prices…

Gable group mourning GWTW star Fred Crane


	FRANKLY MY DEAR! THE MUNCHKINS ARE HERE!! A WONDERFUL WEEKEND OF THE WIZARD AND THE WIND MAY 1^st ~ MAY 3^rd 2009
	THE CLARK GABLE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES THE 70^TH ANNIVERSARY OF TWO OF THE GREATEST FILMS OF ALL TIME: THE WIZARD OF OZ AND GONE WITH THE WIND WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS: THREE OF THE ORIGINAL MUNCHKINS: JERRY MAREN “THE LOLLIPOP KID” MARGARET PELLEGRINI “THE SWEETHEART OF OZ” KARL SLOVER “1^ST TRUMPETER OF OZ” PLUS MISS ANN RUTHERFORD “SCARLET’S YOUNGER SISTER” CAMMIE KING “BONNIE BLUE” FRIDAY May 1, 2009 --- Reception with the Celebrities at the Clark Gable Museum @ 2:30 P.M. FRIDAY, May 1^st - Dinner with the Stars @ Wallace Lodge in Sally Buffalo Park Auction at 5:30 P.M. Dinner served at approx. 6:00 P.M. SATURDAY, May 2^nd - Brunch cancelled (Check back for substitute event.) SATURDAY , May 2^nd - Vendors / Silent Auction Harrison Central High School Cadiz, Ohio. Doors open at 12:00 P.M. - Stars to arrive at Approx. 3: 00 P.M. Food will be served in the cafeteria. Program, Forum and Film Clips 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with John Fricke, Master of Ceremonies SUNDAY, May 3^rd - Wheeling Symphony Please call for Reservations for all events (740) 942-GWTW Special Rate at Hampton Inn, St. Clairsville, Ohio if attending the 70^th year celebration (740-695-3961) All autograph’s by the Celebrities extra charge of $5.00


Bed and Breakfast prices… Make your reservation with the Gable Foundation's Bed and Breakfast today. It Happened One Night Room (twin beds) - $70.00 Command Deceision Room (double) - $70.00 Gable and Lombard Room (queen) - $80.00 Senior Discount for three night stays - $5.00

		Gable group mourning GWTW star Fred Crane By AMY GAREIS News-Herald Staff Writer The Clark Gable Foundation in Cadiz is mourning the loss of one of its greatest supporters, an original cast member of "Gone With The Wind." Fred Crane, who portrayed one of the lovestruck Tarleton twins vying for the affections of Scarlett O'Hara in the 1939 film, died Aug. 21 at age 90 in Barnesville, Ga. Windies may recall Crane or even met him at prior Gable celebrations. Nan Mattern, the foundation's executive director, recalled him fondly. "When he was here, he was such a big draw with the crowds. He was an entertainer and will really be missed. We'd like to extend our, sympathy to the family." Born in New Orleans in 1918; Crane attended Tulane and Loyola universities and honed his acting skills in the local theater. With a few bucks and a one-way ticket to California, he made his way towards film around 1938. He became part of the Clark Gable-Vivien Leigh film after a relative's daughter, Evelyn Keyes, was cast as Scarlett's sister, Suellen. When a casting director got wind of Crane's Southern accent, he tested with Leigh and earned the role of Brent Tarleton. He won a 13-week contract and is best known for speaking the first words in the Civil War epic. Crane continued his career on television, radio and the stage. According to published reports, he was an announcer at the classical-music radio station KFAC in Los Angeles until it was sold and the format changed. Other accomplishments included being a talent instructor and operating the Tarleton Oaks Bed & Breakfast outside Atlanta with his wife, Terry, until 2007. Crane had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his death with complications from diabetes. He was the oldest surviving adult cast member of the classic movie.