Gone with The Wind: Trivia, Secrets and Behind-the-Scenes Stories of America's Greatest Epic

by Ben Nussbaum (Editor)

Perfect for any Gone With the Wind fan! Explore the in-depth story of the enduring classic film, Gone With the Wind ! Filled with classic photography of the film's famous cast, Gone With the Trivia, Secrets and Behind-the-Scenes Stories of America's Greatest Epic is a celebration of one of the world's favorite Hollywood epics. Released in 1939, Gone With the Wind continues to sustain a place in American popular culture, and this volume offers an irresistible combination of history, glamour, and intrigue about the movie that was voted the most popular film in history by the American Film Institute. In contemporary dollars, the film stands firm as the most successful box-office hit of all time—not even tumbled by such modern-day blockbusters as Avatar , Titanic , or Star Wars . Inside this book, you'll discover fascinating details about the making and magic of Gone With the Wind , including the search for Scarlett O'Hara—over 1,000 actresses interviewed for the role—and the controversial casting of Vivien Leigh; how director Victor Fleming, his predecessor George Cukor, and producer David O. Selznick shaped Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel into a true and timeless Southern epic; captivating portraits of the film's four stars, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, and Leslie Howard, as well as author Margaret Mitchell; a glimpse at the film's home state of Georgia, its famous Gone With the Wind museums, and its prominence in the Confederate South. This colorful volume is a find for collectors and perfect as a coffee table book and conversation starter, as it is filled with rare insight into the stars and creators of the timeless masterpiece, as well as the politics of both Tinseltown and Atlanta. You'll find behind-the-scenes detail about the casting and making of the film that made Scarlett O'Hara , Tara , and frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn , household terms around the world. Looking beyond the movie's artistic accomplishments, Gone With the Wind also explores the history and politics of nineteenth-century America, making this volume of interest to devotees of the American South and Civil War buffs alike. Whether a fan of the film or a memorabilia collector—if you love Gone With the Wind , you will love this book!

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 3, 2015

Reviews

[Douglas Boren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great informative book all about the making of the Timeless classic movie, Gone With the Wind. From obtaining the rights from the author, Margaret Mitchell, to finding the "right" actor and actresses to play Melanie, Rhett Butler, and of course, Scarlett.

Also loaded with numerous anecdotal stories from just about everyone involved, as well as pictures of behind the scenes importance. This is a very recommended book for all cinema and
Civil War fans.