In addition to the points made by other viewers, one of the historically most out of place scenes comes at the end, when "Carole" tells "Clark" that the radio news just reported that Corregidor has fallen and MacArthur left the Philippines. Trouble is that the real Carole was killed January 16, 1942, two months before MacArthur left Corregidor (March 11) and almost four months before it surrendered (May 6, 1942). The real Clark had suggested his wife for a war bond tour because he was in the middle of making a film with Lana Turner. He volunteered for military service out of guilt over her death and the scene at the end in a military camp (as well as the opening scene, both of which have him in uniform) is pure invention. There is a lot more that could have been done in playing out this love story, and unfortunately, Clayburgh's portray of the character emphasizes her vulgar side but not her very human one. I hope they do a remake of this some day and pay more attention to the facts, which are compelling enough on their own. Gable worshiped his wife and collapsed emotionally after she died.
Review of Gable and Lombard
