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Why did Josephine Dillon pay for Clark Gable’s orthodontic work?
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Clark Gable
American actor Clark Gable, undated photograph.
Josephine Dillon paid for Clark Gable’s orthodontic work as part of her role as his mentor and coach. While Gable was in Oregon, he became the protégé of the veteran actress, who helped him develop his poise and elocution to prepare him for an acting career.1