Gone With the Wind
"Gone With the Wind" is an American film adapted from the novel by Margaret Mitchell for which she won a Pulitzer Prize. It is considered one of the biggest successes in the history of cinema. At the 1939 Oscar ceremony, it won 10 trophies including the Oscar for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. The actress Vivien Leigh/, also won the Oscar for Best Actress for her unforgettable interpretation of Scarlett O'Hara. The 26-year-old British girl was an absolute unknown when she was chosen to play the lead, a role coveted by many actresses including the famous Katharine Hepburn. Conversely, Clark Gable who played the role of Rhett Butler, was the biggest American box office star at the time. He had already worked with some of the greatest actresses of the time. Initially reluctant to be part of the cast, he revealed much later that when his career started to take off, he only had to remember "Clark Gable" to rekindle the flame. This film is still considered today as the greatest love story in the history of cinema. It is worth noting that the music played an important role in the success of this production. Max Steiner, a great specialist in film music ("King Kong", "Casablanca"), composed the entire soundtrack. The melody of the main theme "My own true love" is unforgettable as it sums up the very essence of the film.
