What are you favorite ‘Gone with the Wind’ moments?
Its hard to name a film that shaped the views of southern culture and film more than “Gone With the Wind”.
The Civil War-era classic, which observes its 70th anniversary this year, was adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s book by the same name and starred Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh and Olivia de Havilland. It told the story – from a white perspective – of the Civil War and the years following.
” ‘Gone With the Wind’ is the gift that just keeps on giving,” said Florida International University history professor Darden Pyron, author of “Southern Daughter: The Life of Margaret Mitchell.” “[Mitchell] would probably respond to it the way she did all the other stuff. By rolling her eyes heavenward and wondering why all of this is happening.”
The Atlanta Film Festival 365 is partnering with the Fox Theatre to showcase “Gone With the Wind” during its 10-day festival beginning April 16. Other events are planned including a panel discussion of the film and book.
Do you have a favorite character from the film? What’s your favorite scene?
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20 comments Add your comment
Tyree
April 15th, 2009
11:55 am
You are making this way to easy.”I don’t know nothin’ ’bout birthin’ babies!” Prissy. Butterfly Mcqueen will always be remembered for that scene.
Rhett
April 15th, 2009
12:12 pm
“Mr. Ashley will be comin’ home to visit Miss. Melly and you’ll be sittin’ there waitin’ just like a spider!”
Nikita
April 15th, 2009
12:15 pm
“I know you drink on the quiet and I know how much”! A very drunken Rhett putting Scarlett in her place!
Emjay
April 15th, 2009
1:51 pm
I can’t believe no one has yet mentioned the classic line: “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a d@mn.”
Rosie
April 15th, 2009
1:53 pm
“You need to be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how”….I probably botched that phrase really good, but I love it when my Husband kids around with me and says that!!!!
"Sum"
April 15th, 2009
9:55 pm
“Quite frankly my dear, I don’t give a …..”
Carole
April 16th, 2009
8:51 am
“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: “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!”
Clark Gable on one knee…sigh…
Becky
April 16th, 2009
2:20 pm
“observe my hands, my dear….” wow, that Gable…
Charles Michael
April 17th, 2009
8:30 pm
Mellie to Scarlett on her deathbed.”…and please dear Scarlett….take care of Ashley.”
MEL…WHAT were you thinking??
DB
April 18th, 2009
1:15 pm
Miss Pittypat: “Yankees! In Georgia!!”
Scarlett: “Marriage? Fun? Fun for men, you mean!”
Scarlett: “I can shoot straight — as long as I don’t have to shoot too far.”
Scarlett: “You, sir, are no gentleman!” Rhett: “And you are no lady!”
Scarlett: “Why does a girl have to act so silly to catch a husband?”
Be Well
April 29th, 2009
5:44 am
When the credits are rolling.
Chris
April 29th, 2009
1:45 pm
“Scarlett: “She’s a Milly-mouthed Minnie and I hate her!” and of course, “after all, tomorrow is another day.”
lukhg
April 29th, 2009
1:52 pm
when the credits read “THE END”
stuart
April 29th, 2009
2:17 pm
the classic scene when Scatlett enters the birthday party in that red gown, looking anxious but defiant
G.W.T.W. fan
April 29th, 2009
2:38 pm
Quitting time, quitting time………..I’s the foeman I say when it’s quitting time: Quitting time!!!!!!!!!
Will
April 29th, 2009
2:44 pm
Scarlet…. “As God as my witness, I will never go hungry again”.
Rene
May 1st, 2009
2:37 pm
I agree, THE END.
sarah
May 2nd, 2009
1:47 pm
i havent seen the movie but read the book . my fave. part is wean scarllet begs rehtt to take her home
ccorker
May 7th, 2009
3:56 pm
It’s “I don’t no nothin bout birthin no baby, ms Scarlett”
Meli
June 26th, 2009
11:00 am
For all you Margaret Mitchell and GWTW fans:
The Margaret Mitchell House-birthplace of the Pulitzer-Prize winning novel- in Midtown Atlanta is having a FREE July 4 Weekend from noon to 5 PM on July 4 and 5, 2009! It sounds fun for the whole family- there will be free admission, new exhibitions, games, crafts, and more. Check out: MargaretMitchellHouse.com to find out all of the details!