Saturday, November 21, 2009

  • Clark Gable


    • Being a swashbuckling leading man in Hollywood is tough work, which is why Clark Gable here, regularly engaged in physical training throughout his acting career. Not only that, but the posture, and body control developed from this physical training increased screen presence - Gable was one of the most popular actors of his time. The wall pulleys are likely from The Narragansett Machine Company.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Saturday, November 21, 2009

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    Sunday, August 23, 2009

  • Douglas Fairbanks Sr.


    • Before he swashbuckled his way through Hollywood as Zorro, Robin Hood and The Thief of Baghdad, the silent film star Douglas Fairbanks Sr.worked as a gym instructor and worked up to be able to do a One-Arm Chin-Up. His ability to do this feat was regularly featured in his afore-mentioned classic film roles.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Sunday, August 23, 2009

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