A true classic of film history.

Rating: Null/10 (1 January 2004)

Gone With The Wind was indeed, and still remains, a cinematic classic. Even to this day the words "frankly my dear, I don't give a damn" are often heard repeated by persons who have never even seen the 1939 original that is based on the best selling novel by Margaret Mitchell.
The film romantically depicts the civil war era struggle between the head-strong Scarlet O'Hara and the grande-debonair stylist, Rhett Butler. The "cat & mouse" sort of romantic pursuit between Scarlet & Rhett is brilliantly played and wonderfully scripted.
1939 was a year of block buster films, such as The Wizard of Oz, and Gone with the wind was the supreme leader of this year. Though some today describe this film as a "chick flick" it should be remembered that it remained a block buster epic saga for more than 25 years, and commanded packed movie theaters and intense movie-going interest. Detractors today should view it in its proper historical context when referring to it as a classic.
The film has scenes of life before and during the civil war. Strong African American actors such as Hattie McDaniel and Butterfly McQueen give strong & unforgettable performances that earned them both a place in Hollywood as well as a place in African-American history.
Aside from the film itself the history of the making of this grand epic is just as entertaining and thrilling as the film itself. Gone with the wind is also a strong statement of the morality and race bias that was present in Hollywood in the pre-WWII era, and will serve as a perfect study for any student of american cinematic history, African-American history, or the post civil was romanticism that has lasted for nearly 140 years.