[1] In the fall of 1936, it was reported that Clark—described by The Charlotte Observer as "the handsome subject for nationally famous photographers",[6] and by The Waco Times Herald as "the nation's leading male advertising model"[7]—was one of many young performers being signed to long-term contracts by Universal Pictures.

[10][11][12] The stage name "Roger" was said to be the brainchild of that film's star, Barbara Stanwyck, as reported by AP's Hubbard Keavy.

[b] Wister Clark, from the New York stage, on his first day in the movies had to kiss Barbara Stanwyck 26 times.

In 1928, he married fellow Hartford native Helen Grace Holt and was divorced four years later on grounds of cruelty.

[1] On October 13, 1978, following a long illness, Clark died in Ojai, California, survived by his wife Louise, his son Roland, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.