22 Movies You’ll Regret Not Watching
17. Gone with the Wind
If you have never experienced the grandeur “Gone with the Wind,” you are missing out on one of film’s greatest achievements.
Starring Vivien Leigh as the legendary Scarlet O’Hara and Clark Gable as the roguish Captain Rhett Butler, the film depicts life in the Old South just before the Civil War as well as during the conflict and its aftermath.
Interwoven in the plight of the South, is Scarlet’s story–her growth as a person and love life.
Based on the hit novel of the same title by Margaret Mitchell, “Gone with the Wind” is remarkable for its sheer scope. Leigh won the Oscar for Best Actress and Hattie McDaniel won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, the film won Best Picture. The sets were created with stunning detail.
Fans of historical film will be particularly captivated by the props and scenes of Tara as well as the bustling streets of Atlanta. The character of Scarlet is one of the most memorable ever penned. Her story is one you’ll never forget. This is a perfect movie for a long, rainy weekend when you plan to stay indoors.
