Gone with the Wind (1939) | |
| Director(s) | Victor Fleming, George Cukor (uncredited), Sam Wood (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | David O. Selznick |
| Top Genres | Romance, Drama, Epic, War, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Drama), Civil War, Old South |
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Gone with the Wind Overview:
Gone with the Wind (1939) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by George Cukor and Sam Wood and produced by David O. Selznick.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Margaret Mitchell published in 1936.
Gone with the Wind was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1989.
Academy Awards 1939 --- Ceremony Number 12 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Clark Gable | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Vivien Leigh | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Olivia de Havilland | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Hattie McDaniel | Won |
| Best Art Direction | Lyle Wheeler | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Ernest Haller, Ray Rennahan | Won |
| Best Director | Victor Fleming | Won |
| Best Film Editing | Hal C. Kern, James E. Newcom | Won |
| Best Picture | Selznick International Pictures | Won |
| Best Writing | Sidney Howard | Won |
| Special Award | To William Cameron Menzies for outstanding achievement in the use of color for the enhancement of dramatic mood in the production of Gone with the Wind. | Won |
BlogHub Articles:
Ticklish Business: Episode #19 – Gone With the Wind (1939)
on Mar 30, 2017 From Journeys in Classic FilmAfter several weeks of hype pop culture writer Terence Johnson joins me to talk about Rhett and Scarlett (and how much we hate Leslie Howard as Ashley) in 1939’s Gone With the Wind. Please consider leaving the podcast a rating and review on iTunes, or visit my Patreon page to find out more abo... Read full article
Gone with the Wind: Missed Opportunity
By Franchot Tone Fan on Jan 5, 2017 From Finding Franchot: Exploring the Life and Career of Franchot ToneLike Old Acquaintance, here's another one of those "what might've been" posts for you. Did you know that Franchot was considered for the two male lead roles in Gone With the Wind? Clark, Joan, Leslie, and Franchot in one photo. Source: https://inafferrabileleslie.wordpress.com On Novemb... Read full article
The Costumes of Gone With the Wind: Scarlett O'Hara's Red Ballgown
By Amanda Garrett on Aug 3, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm taking a behind the scenes look a the red ballgown Scarlett O'Hara wears in Gone With the Wind (1939). This article is the fourth in a four-part series. Go here for part one, part two, and part three. One of Gone With the Wind costume designer Walter Plunkett's greatest challenges ... Read full article
The Costumes of Gone With the Wind: Scarlett O'Hara's Curtain Dress
By Amanda Garrett on Jul 27, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm taking a behind the scenes look at the dress made of curtains that Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) wears in Gone With the Wind (1939). This article is the third in a four-part series. Go here for part one and part two. The curtain dress that Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) wears to vis... Read full article
The Costumes of Gone With the Wind: Scarlett's Barbecue Dress
By Amanda Garrett on Jul 12, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm taking a behind the scenes look at the green-sprigged muslin dress Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) wears to the barbecue at the Twelve Oaks plantation in Gone With the Wind (1939). This article is the second in a four-part series. For part one, go here. The green-sprigged muslin dre... Read full article
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Quotes from
Ashley : You mustn't say unkind things about Melanie.
Scarlett : Who are you to tell me I mustn't? You led me on... you made me believe you wanted to marry me.
Ashley : Now Scarlett, be fair. I never at any time...
Scarlett: You did, it's true, you did.
Rhett Butler: There's one thing I do know... and that is that I love you, Scarlett. In spite of you and me and the whole silly world going to pieces around us, I love you. Because we're alike. Bad lots, both of us. Selfish and shrewd. But able to look things in the eyes as we call them by their right names.
Scarlett: (struggles) Don't hold me like that!
Rhett Butler: (holds her tighter) Scarlett! Look at me! I've loved you more than I've ever loved any woman and I've waited for you longer than I've ever waited for any woman.
Rhett Butler: I believe in Rhett Butler, he's the only cause I know.
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Facts about
The fact that Hattie McDaniel would be unable to attend the premiere in racially segregated Atlanta annoyed Clark Gable so much that he threatened to boycott the premiere unless she could attend. He later relented when she convinced him to go.
Priscilla Lane was considered for the role of Melanie Wilkes.
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