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Gone
with the Wind (1939)
The most
magnificent picture ever!
Director: Victory Fleming, rated G
  Starring: Clark
Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Thomas
Mitchell, Hattie McDaniel, Ona Munson
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"I'm
going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be
hungry again. No, nor any of my folk.
If I have to lie, steal,
cheat or kill, as God is my witness, I'll never be hungry
again." - Scarlett O'Hara
Why watch this?
... the burning of Atlanta, which is a spectacle on screen to behold.
Plot Summary:
It follows the life of Scarlett O'Hara, a spoiled, rich plantation debutante.
Then the Civil War begins... As the South's eventual loss
becomes evident, Atlanta is burned. In the aftermath, Scarlett
finally returns to her devastated plantation home. With her
father dead, she has a fight on her hands to keep it. Luckily,
the noble scoundrel, Rhett Butler, gives her aid.
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Dad's Preview:
This is the great American story of the Old South. As I have watched this film through the years,
my affection for Scarlett has evolved. This is her journey from
brat to strong survivor... and how she becomes a strong
woman. The film is about her and
the many conflicts she endures. My Mom loved this historical
epic and swooned over the
handsome Clark Gable and his confident charm. Many have
called this a "racist" film - I disagree. Yes, it portrays a
racist South, yet also gave us an admirable black character in
Hattie McDaniel as the strong-willed servant, Mammy. She was the
first African American to win and Academy Award (for Best
Supporting Actress). |
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Selznick
International Pictures,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer;
Loew's Inc.
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