On Saturday, May 6, 1939, Sam Wood directed Vivien Leigh in “Scarlett’s Return to Tara.” Realizing that her mother is dead, Scarlett screams her shock and grief and collapses at Ellen O’Hara’s bier. A parallel to this heartbreaking scene...
Leslie Howard’s portrayal of Ashley Wilkes was bypassed as a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. However, a Gone With the Wind player gained a nomination in this category but not – as some GWTW fans think – for his work in Gone With the Wind. Thomas Mitchell, who...
