Monroe’s Final Film The Misfits Marks Gable’s Death
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- The Misfits – Monroe’s final film, released in 1961 and directed by John Huston.
- Clark Gable – Died of a heart attack 12 days after The Misfits finished filming.
- Arthur Miller – Wrote the screenplay for The Misfits as a “gift” to his wife Marilyn Monroe; the couple separated shortly after production.
- Roslyn – A newly divorced woman (Monroe) who joins a group of Nevada oddballs to capture and sell the state’s last wild mustangs.
- Marilyn Monroe – Battled severe substance‑abuse during production, and The Misfits became her final screen role after her untimely death.
Why it matters: The Misfits cements Monroe’s dramatic range and serves as the final screen appearance for Gable, Clift, and Monroe, giving scholars a rare, poignant snapshot of three Hollywood legends at the brink of personal collapse.
