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David O. Selznick wanted Gone with the Wind to be somehow more than a movie, a film that would broaden the very idea of what a film could be and do and look like. In many respects he got what he worked so hard to achieve in this 1939 epic (and all-time box-office champ in terms of tickets sold), and in some respects he fell far short of the goal. While the first half of this Civil War drama is taut and suspenseful and nostalgic, the second is ramshackle and arbitrary. But there's no question that the film is an enormous achievement in terms of its every resource--art direction, color, sound, cinematography--being pushed to new limits for the greater glory of telling an American story as fully as possible. Vivien Leigh is still magnificently narcissistic, Olivia de Havilland angelic and lovely, Leslie Howard reckless and aristocratic. As for Clark Gable: we're talking one of the most vital, masculine performances ever committed to film. --Tom Keogh Description
DVD Features: Disc 1 & 2 (The Film)
* Commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer
* 5.1 Dolby Digital Soundtrack
* Original Mono Soundtrack DVD Features: Disc 3
* The Making of a Legend: Gone With The Wind the acclaimed 1989 documentary made by Selznick's sons and narrated by Christopher Plummer (125 Minutes, Never-before-available on DVD)
* Restoring a Legend- An in-depth look at the restoration and Ultra-Resolution process utilized by Warner Bros. For this new DVD presentation
* Footage from 1939 Atlanta and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta premieres
* The Old South - Fred Zinnerman directed this historical 1940 theatrical short, which was shown by MGM in theatres prior to the release of Gone With The Wind DVD Features: Disc 4
* Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With The Wind - All new documentary produced especially for this new DVD set, features Ms. de Havilland's personal recollections of the film
* Clark Gable: A King Remembered - A Portrait of the legendary actor's long and distinguished career as M-G-M's most famous leading man
* Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond hosted by Jessica Lange, this is an insightful look at Leigh's short and troubled life
* Mini documentaries covering lives and careers of the most prominent cast members |
Customer Reviews
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
 Best $30 spent!, Apr 11, 2023
My husband and I debated back and forth about buying this 4 disc set because it was so much more money. I bought it anyway and he has watched disc 3 & 4 and has become very excited about the whole thing - to learn how the movie was made, the screening for all the actors, their thoughts, and opinions about doing it, etc. Plus to learn about EACH of the actors and their life styles and loves of their lives.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Perhaps the greatest American Movie ever made....., Apr 9, 2023
There are few words that I can use to talk about this movie other then the fact that it is well written and casted, and as some of the finest early work in both cinematography and production design ever done for a movie up to 1938. Great DVD set with lots of bonus features.
1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
starring VIVIEN LEIGH - oh yeah and Clark Gable, Mar 31, 2023
Vivien Leigh won an Academy Award and is present in almost every scene in the movie whereas Clark Gable refused even to learn a southern accent for his role and appears in only a fraction of the film's scenes. Why is he given top billing?
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
A Classic Epic, Mar 28, 2023
Gone with the Wind is a classic epic that can be enjoyed by any audience. The movie is based on a book by Margaret Mitchell which is set in the old South.
I don't think that the parts could have been cast any better. Vivien Leigh, while not well known in the United States did an admirable job with the part of Scarlett O'Hara. She was willful, pouting, yet also showed a strength and determination. Rhett was attracted to Scarlett and wanted her love, but he wasn't about to allow Scarlett to railroad him like she had so many others.
It starts out with Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) doing whatever she can to be the center of attention. She has decided that she is in love with Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard), but soon finds out that Ashley has asked Melanie Hamilton (Olivia de Havilland) to be his wife. Scarlett has a conversation with her father (Thomas Mitchell) and he tells her that he will leave his plantation to her. She isn't interested and tells him. He informs her that land is worth fighting and dying for and that with Irish blood she will find that this is true for herself, too. This sets the stage for the rest of the movie.
At a barbecue at Ashley Wilkes house, Scarlett tells Ashley that she loves him. He lets her know that even though he cares for her, they would not make a good match. He is much better matched with Melanie. Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) overhears the conversation and lets Scarlett know before she leaves the room. Before the day is over, the war is announced and plans are made for the men to leave. Melanie's brother, Charles Hamilton, is smitten with Scarlett and asks her to marry him. She tells him yes and they wed before he leaves for war. It isn't long before Charles dies of pneumonia while in the service.
This story is really about the clashes that occur between two extremely strong willed people. The film continues with constant interchanges between Rhett and Scarlett and the challenges that they must undergo with the war. Scarlett must take care of her sister-in-law while Ashley goes back to war. Scarlett helps out as a nurse in the war effort. The epic continues with Scarlett and Rhett gradually building a relationship, albeit a rocky one.
Scarlett is left in Atlanta to take care of Melanie, who is pregnant. Scarlett finds the strength, along with Prissy (Butterfly McQueen) to take care of her in her time of need. She always managed to do what was needed regardless of the cost.
The performances are unforgettable.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Gone With The Wind, Feb 24, 2023
"Gone With the Wind" is one of the most famous stories to ever grace the big screen. Clarke Gable and Vivien Leigh gave truly oscar worthy performances. The direction and the cinematography for this film is so powerful in this film, so it's no wonder why this movie is a classic. Although the movie is a bit long and paced, its still a must see movie for anyone who loves dramas. The story is basically about a young girl's survival around the civil war period and some of her misfortunes that she confronts. The story has all the elements of a great film like betrayal, lust, love, and so much more. This movie is a prime example of great film making, so I only wish that most modern films could be just as captivating. With such famous rememorable scenes like when Clarke Gable says at the end to Vivien Leigh, "Quite frankly my dear, I don't give a damn." is truly one of the more powerful scenes (and most quoted) in film history. Overall, anyone who loves movies as much as I do will love this one.
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