Gone with the wind [videorecording] / David O. Selznick's production of Margaret Mitchell's [novel], a Selznick International Picture ; screenplay by Sidney Howard ; directed by Victor Fleming.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1939. Special features: Commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer. Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland.
Contents:
The movie, part 1 -- The movie, part 2. -- The making of a legend: Gone with the wind.
Summary:
Scarlett O'Hara is the daughter of a wealthy southern plantation owner. Ashley is the love of her life, but he is going to marry his cousin Melanie Hamilton. At a barbecue at Twelve Oaks, Scarlett meets Rhett Butler. News of the Civil War starting arrives at the barbecue. As the war continues, Scarlett becomes a widow, all while still pining for Ashley. After the war, Scarlett travels to her family's plantation only to find it in ruins, with no food, animals and her mother dead. Later, Rhett courts Scarlett and they get married and have a daughter, Bonnie. When Bonnie dies, Rhett goes mad. Then Melanie dies. Rhett feels that Scarlett will go to Ashley to be with him. Not understanding Scarlett's intentions, Rhett walks out on Scarlett.
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