Scarlett, Rhett, and a Cast of Thousands
by Roland Flamini
For fans of Gone With the Wind, this is an incredible must-read. Every bit of trivia you ever wanted to know and every detail of the making of the epic classic is recorded in Roland Flamini’s wonderful book.
Sure, everyone knows Vivien Leigh was an unknown girl before she became an overnight sensation in 1939; but three entire chapters are dedicated to the audition process to find the perfect Scarlett O’Hara. A nationwide search was conducted, and the biggest names in Hollywood vied for the part before Vivien was signed on. And you’ll never guess who Margaret Mitchell wanted to play her literary hero Rhett Butler!
From the littlest details—David O’Selznick ordered pantaloons for every woman in the cast (even the extras) so that they would feel completely in character during the 1860s—to the long stories—Clark Gable’s infamous objections to director George Cukor, this book has it all. If you love the movie, read this book!
Sure, everyone knows Vivien Leigh was an unknown girl before she became an overnight sensation in 1939; but three entire chapters are dedicated to the audition process to find the perfect Scarlett O’Hara. A nationwide search was conducted, and the biggest names in Hollywood vied for the part before Vivien was signed on. And you’ll never guess who Margaret Mitchell wanted to play her literary hero Rhett Butler!
From the littlest details—David O’Selznick ordered pantaloons for every woman in the cast (even the extras) so that they would feel completely in character during the 1860s—to the long stories—Clark Gable’s infamous objections to director George Cukor, this book has it all. If you love the movie, read this book!