Ria Langham (1931-1939) Wealthy Texan socialite, she taught Gable all the social graces of high society that he needed to know. She was 17 years his senior and had a grown daughter and son.

[4]: 56–57 In April 1930, Gable's divorce became final, and a few days later he married Texas socialite Maria Franklin Prentiss Lucas Langham, nicknamed "Ria". After moving to California, they were married again in 1931, possibly due to differences in state legal requirements.

In 1928, along came 45 year-old Ria Langham. She was prettier than his wife and richer, so Clark hooked up with her for a couple of years. Before long he was cheating on both of them with another nymphomaniac, actress Joan Crawford.

Ria was enjoying fame of her own, as women all over the world envied her and the name “Mrs. Gable” immediately propelled her into Hollywood’s elite social circle. She even did a cross-country press tour with Jana and Al in tow, traveling by train and waving to fans, telling everyone how grand her marriage was to the famous Clark Gable.

Jun 19, 2013 · Maria “Ria” Franklin Langham, a wealthy Houston socialite, had recently ended her third marriage and moved to New York with her two children to start anew when she happened upon this unknown thespian Clark Gable in 1928.

Wife of legendary actor Clark Gable. She was married to Gable from June 19, 1931 through March 7, 1939.

Feb 7, 2024 · Explore genealogy for Ria (Franklin) Gable born 1884 Chapman, Dickinson, Kansas, United States died 1966 Houston, Harris, Texas, United States including ancestors + children + more in the free family tree community.

Dec 15, 2021 · He was frequently seen out and about with wealthy socialite Ria Langham, who was also 17 years older than Clark. Clark soon asked Josephine for a divorce. The divorce was finalized in April 1930 and Clark and Ria married that August.

Nov 23, 2024 · Genealogy for Maria "Ria" Jane Prentiss Lucas Langham Gable (Franklin) (1884 - 1966) family tree on Geni, with over 265 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.

Sep 1, 2022 · Maria Franklin Prentiss Lucas Langham, also known as “Ria,” was born in Chapman, Dickinson County, Kansas, on January 17, 1884. Ria grew up in Macomb, Illinois. Clark Gable, Andrew Denzil Langham, Alfred Thomas Lucas, and William Prentiss Jr. were among her husbands.