Clark Gable born
1901 — February 1
The King of Hollywood — Best Actor Oscar winner (It Happened One Night, 1934) born in Cadiz, Ohio.
★ On This Day in Cinema ★
February 1
Classic cinema events for February 1 — actor birthdays, premiere dates, and film history.
Buster Keaton died
1966 — February 1
The Great Stone Face — silent comedy's greatest physical performer — died of lung cancer at age 70.