Clark Gable was an American film actor noted for his performance as Rhett Butler in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind.  Marilyn Monroe was an actress, singer, model, and showgirl who became an iconic sex symbol in the 1950s.  Both of these superstars co-starred in the film The Misfits.

It was on this day, November 4, 1961, that their film The Misfits premiered.  The movie was written by Monroe’s then-husband, Arthur Miller, and centered on a recently-divorced woman who spent time in the Western Nevada desert with an ex-cowboy and his friend.  It is said to be the most expensive black-and-white film made at that time, costing about $4 million.

The Misfits was the final film appearance for both Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe.  The movie, although not a commercial success at the time, was distinguished for its script and solid performances.