1. Gone with the Wind

2. Basic Information Came out in 1939 Directed by: Victor Fleming*
George Cukor, Sam Wood, B. Reeves Eason
Written by: Sidney Howard
Genre: Romantic Melodrama; Epic; Historical Romance

3. Filming Began January 1939, ended July 1st
Post-production lasted until November 11th
Pre-production began 2 years before filming
Script reworked and rewritten after filming began
Extremely fast-paced filming

4. Awards Nominated for 13 Oscars; won 10 Best Picture Best Director
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actress – Important!!
Best Screenplay
Best Color Cinematography

5. Awards
Special award for William Cameron Menzies (art director) for achievement in use of color for enhancing dramatic mood
David Selznick (producer) won Irving G Thalberg Memorial Award for creative production of new work

6. Hattie McDaniel
Won award for best supporting actress for role of Mammy
First African American to be nominated for Oscar in acting
First African American to win an Oscar
Not allowed to sit with the rest of the cast during the awards

7. Controversies

8. Casting
Most expensive search for actresses ($1.6 million in current dollars)
400 women read for role
Vivian Leigh was British and this caused major backlash
Would’ve chosen Paulette Goddard, but she had controversy around her already

9. Four Directors Cukor fired after 18 days – reasons somewhat unclear
Fleming left due to exhaustion
Wood took over until Fleming returned
Eason directed “Burning of Atlanta” scene

10. Modern Controversies Language issues
Portrays slavery in positive light
Use of Confederate flag
Sexism and homophobia issues