Pogonotrophy (fancy terminology for the growing of facial hair) is a somewhat peculiar event in a guy's life. It symbolizes virility, masculinity and can contribute a major sense of macho pride.
Here’s a short list of memorable facial hair and the memorable men who sported it. Some of these styles are forever linked to periods of time, some to gifted entertainers and one style, a reminder of a man’s accomplishments.
Clark Gable in Gone With The Wind
Clark Gable
Clark Gable oozed sophistication and refinement! This gent’s pencil thin moustache can be spotted throughout his entire career… from his role as the charming and brusque Rhett Butler in Gone With The Wind to his final role as the aging cowboy Gay Langland in The Misfits. The memorable mustache is synonymous with the dashing Hollywood star, and, as much slack as the chevron shaped ‘stache has gotten over the years, five spouses and countless affairs would probably leave Gable quoting his own line: “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
