Gone with the Wind (1939) | |
| Director(s) | Victor Fleming, George Cukor (uncredited), Sam Wood (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | David O. Selznick |
| Top Genres | Drama, Epic, Film Adaptation, Romance, War |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Civil War, Romance (Drama), 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
Scarlett: [Rhett has heard Scarlett's and Ashley's fight] and Sir you should have made your presence known
Rhett Butler: In the middle of that beautiful love scene. Now that wouldn't have been very tactful would it?
Scarlett: Oh! You sir are no gentlemen.
Rhett Butler: And you Miss are no lady.
[She is shocked and hurt]
Rhett Butler: Don't think I hold that against you. Ladies have never held any appeal for me
Rhett Butler: So, you see I shall have to marry you.
Scarlett: I've never heard of such bad taste.
Rhett Butler: Would you be more convinced if I fell to my knees?
Scarlett: Turn me loose, you varmint, and get out of here!
Rhett Butler: Forgive me for startling you with the impetuosity of my sentiments, my dear Scarlett. I mean, my dear Mrs. Kennedy. But it cannot have escaped your notice that for some time past the friendship I have felt for you has ripened into a deeper feeling. A feeling more beautiful, more pure, more sacred. Dare I name it? Can it be love?
Scarlett: Get up off your knees! I don't like your common jokes!
Rhett Butler: This is an honorable proposal of marriage made at what I consider a most opportune moment. I can't go all my life waiting to catch you between husbands.
Scarlett: You're coarse, and you're conceited. And I think this conversation has gone far enough.
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Facts about
Ranks third in the Academy Award most nominated films list with 13 nominations.
Olivia de Havilland was a contract player at Warner Brothers when MGM made the call to her for the part of Melanie. De Havilland was very keen to take the part and managed to convince her boss Jack L. Warner to let her out of her contract, mainly by getting his wife to exert her influence.
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