Played the non-singing role of Steve Baker (Julie's husband) in the first London production of "Show Boat" (which also featured Paul Robeson and Cedric Hardwicke) in 1928. The 1936 film version of "Show Boat" would be directed by Clive's close friend, James Whale. Clive starred in three of Whale's best-known films, "Journey's End", "Frankenstein", and "Bride of Frankenstein".