Gone with the Wind.......watching for at least the 10th time...

[a kennedy]

and I’m the only one who thought Ashley was kind of a wimp?? and I did love everything about Rhett.

[hlthe2b]

1. Hah! I'm watching too. I woke up around midnight & they were running the 50 yr annivers. documentary

so, I decided to watch the movie on a replay this afternoon. The documentary showed a very emotional Hattie McDaniels winning her best-supporting actress award and had me boohooing too. The documentary was good--I've seen others, but this one was hosted by Christopher Plummer and had some great vintage footage.

Yeah, I've seen the movie a zillion times and likewise read the book many many times. It was of its time even if I understand fully and appreciate its criticism today.

And yeah, Ashley was a bit of a wimp. In reality, Rhett Butler aside, the strength in GWTW was in the women--Scarlett's mother, Ellen, in Scarlett, and Melanie-- and most assuredly in the character of Mammy.

[a kennedy]

2. Yes, yes, I saw the speech as well.....loved it, and the vintage footage.

Still love that Rhett......

[paleotn]

3. I've always thought.....

Melanie and Rhett would have made a formidable pair. Leave conniving Scarlet and moldering Ashley to their own devices.

[a kennedy]

4. Yes, me too........Melanie and Rhett......except they are ALL confederates

[pressbox69]

5. In the span of 12 years

V. Leigh went from Clark Gable to Marlon Brando. In real life she was married to Laurence Olivier. Quite an actress and quite a woman.