#5: Clark Gable (1935)

This iconic moment captures Clark Gable beaming with his Academy Award for It Happened One Night (1935), a performance cemented his status as Hollywood royalty. His portrayal of the charismatic and street-smart reporter Peter Warne in Frank Capra’s screwball comedy was a game-changer, earning him the Best Actor Oscar.

The film made history as the first to sweep the “Big Five” categories—Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay. Gable’s effortless charm and sharp wit in the role made him a legend, proving that comedy, romance, and a bit of roguish charisma could win over both audiences and critics alike.