And it has reignited a broader debate over censorship. But film historians and critics who spoke to TIME say the issue is more complicated than simply censoring content. For one thing, Gone With the Wind is still available to rent and buy on other platforms, and has not disappeared or been taken down permanently.
Nor should it be, scholars contend. I historicize these movies. Theodore-Vachon says viewers should also consider how racist tropes seen in Gone With the Wind can still be found onscreen today. In recent years, this trope has played out, to give just one example, in Black actresses playing therapists to white TV characters. Producers are checking off a diversity box in their heads—they use Black people as seasoning.
As we celebrate the film's diamond jubilee, here's how "Gone With the Wind" became one of America's favorite films. When "Gone With the Wind" premiered on December 15, , those in attendance at Atlanta's Loews Grand Theater couldn't have predicted just how popular the film would go on to be. For John Wiley Jr. It's the iconic film in Hollywood history.
Wiley added that the popularity of Margaret Mitchell's best-selling book and the film's intimate Civil War love story between Clark Gable's Rhett Butler and Vivien Leigh's Scarlett O'Hara were other factors that brought audiences out in droves. Gone with the Wind stands as a romantic monument to the Old South -- an homage to an era and a lifestyle long gone.
Here in this pretty world, Gallantry took its last bow. Look for it only in books, for it is no more than a dream remembered, a Civilization gone with the wind.
One of the tests of the lasting impact of any film is determining whether it's still effective decades after its initial release. Gone with the Wind looks so good that it is surprising to consider its actual age. It's hard to believe that many of the people involved with this film have long since died. Of course, period pieces should not be constrained by the era in which they're made, only by the one in which they're set. The storyline, while "progressive" and "modern" for the s, is a little tame for the s hence the MPAA's "G" rating , but, in its three-dimensional depiction of Scarlett and Rhett, it's rarely naive.
Gone with the Wind avoids becoming hopelessly maudlin by peppering the lengthy storyline with a variety of lively and humorous sequences. Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable were perfectly cast in the leading roles -- she was a relative unknown who was "discovered" almost by accident after an exhaustive casting period; he was an established idol. They fit together perfectly, and, while their chemistry isn't as overwhelming as that of Bogart and Bergman, it's pretty close.
As with all couples, their glances and body language say as much or more than their words, and, especially in Scarlett's case, are always more truthful. The characters are fascinating, both on their own and in their interaction with each other. Scarlett is a devious manipulator with a dangerous charm beware her when she bats her eyelashes ; Rhett sees through her at every turn, but, even as smart as he is, he can't help falling for her. There are a number of noteworthy supporting players.
Both portray low-key characters, but do it so well that we develop a deep sympathy for them and their plight. When it comes to the games of the heart engaged in by Scarlett and Rhett, Ashley and Melanie are out of their league.
And number 5. Perfect cast! The most fascinating thing about Scarlett, for me, is exactly what you said. My favorite thing about GWTW is probably the universality of the story. Kendra, this is so fantastic! It holds true for the movie, because obviously it took a lot of depth — a lot of blood, sweat and tears, so to speak — to make it happen. Shamelessly, though? At least, to watch a four-hour movie with the concentration one wants to devote to it and without facing interruptions of one form or another along the way.
But of the story — which is, of course, the foundation of my interest in it — I love the characters. And from there, it gave me a whole new perspective on how dynamic the relationship between Rhett and Scarlett really is. But I definitely need to see the film more often — especially on a big screen! I think I vaguely knew about the difficulties of production, but I learned a lot in this post! But these days I can only sit through the whole 4 hours about once a year, maybe.
I know what you mean about Scarlett. When I first read it, I found her frustrating but also admirable in many ways. I think the big screen is the best place to see GWTW and other such epics by far.
I have already watched Gone with the Wind and I agree that it is still awesome and still the best…. Timeless and classic, that is what Gone with the wind is all about. Vivien Leigh portrayal as Scarlett was such tremendously done with good taste. More of a refine, finis workmanship. I still have my Betamax copy of Gone with the wind and I am looking for a dvd copy of it. I love collecting classic movies.
Besides that, though I am not within their age bracket I got a crush on Clark Gable, manly, gentlemanly superb. I also see that it had a lot to do with the perfect proportions of her face, and the delicacy of her features. The dresses was totally and definitely awesome!!!.. I guess alot of old films no matter how many times you will watch it, it will always be nice and the old films was truly an inspiring story.
I think that everyone involved with the film and the book would be honored that people still love it today. My mom got so crazy about Gone with the wind. She really let me bought a DVD tape of this All time movie.
She really got a crush on Clark Gable. B But me I like Vivien Leigh, she really got some poise there. If you could only see my mom.
She does not tire watching that movie over and over again. He really got a crush on Clark Gable. I bought her a DVD of Gone with the wind on her birthday, and she was ecstatic about it. I have loved Gone With The Wind since middle school and one of the things I love about the most is that it never gets old.
Everytime I watch it I notice something different. I feel the exact same way about the book! I barely spoke any English at the time so she had to translate it to me. Hi Ruth, thanks for stopping by to leave a comment! The story line, the story line, the story line. The greatest movie of all time, Gone With The Wind. I am not the Actor as host of the 83rd Oscar Academy Awards. The Academy could have done much better.
But, Vivien as Scarlett and Clark as Rhett, what a pair, for the best movie ever to come across the silver screen. What a couple, the sparks did fly. You could not take your eyes off Scarlett. What was she going to do next. Classic Cinema at its finest. Trust me, he could have done Rhett Butler.
He gave the best performance in the movie as Soames Forsyte. It makes romance so much more exciting! However, on a more personal note, another of my favorite things is that the majority of the story takes place in Atlanta, my hometown. It is exciting feeling like you have lived in some of the same places that Margaret Mitchell based so much of the book on. And, it is very humbling to visit her final resting place in Oakland Cemetery.
I love Vivien!! So beautiful lovestory! Epic is size, epic in its production and costume design, epic in its casting, and epic in its time length. It may be nearly 4 hours long, but it helps the day pass by. We all think that someone loves us, when in fact we love another but not know it Scarlett loved Ashley at first, then realized that she really loved Rhett.
Throughout the war and the Reconstruction, she was a second mother to Scarlett and Mammy would be a great second mother to anyone, be they Yankee or Southener. On a scale of , I gave it a 9. Gone With The Wind is timeless!
Riveting story, drama, love, and history wrapped up into a fabulous novel and motion picture! I never tire of it. I saw GWTW for the first time when I was 11 years old and it was playing at the local movie theater and have been a fan ever since.
After seeing the movie I checked out the book from the local library and read it cover to cover that summer over pages. Since then i have seen the movie and read the book so many times i practically know every word by heart. Scarlett has always been my hero, soft, spoiled and manipulative on the outside but inside sweet, strong, determined and a survivor. There have been many times in my life growing up that I have been able to relate to Scarlett and some of the obstacles she had to overcome, the biggest one of course, being herself.
Love her, love the book, LOVE the movie. My favorite part of the movie? When Rhett takes her down of the cart on the road to Tara and kisses her for the first time. I have been captivated with Gone With the Wind for as long as I can remember.
My neices would visit me from out of state every summer, and it was always tradition to watch it together. I have probably seen GWTW over times. I can recite just about the entire movie! I am always quoting the movie and my family always knows where they come from. I wholeheartedly agree to every point above. I told my husband that I really wonder how much this movie has shaped my life.
As a teenager I was hooked on it and even had a prom dress with a ruffled hoop skirt. Every person alive has had some sort of disaster and had to come to terms with it. GWTW is life altering to me. When I was growing up my Grandmother used to tell me about waiting in line to go see Gone With the Wind.
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