Movie in color
Color film wasn’t really the done thing when Gone with the Wind was first released, due to it being such a new invention. In fact, it was so new that this movie became the first ever winner of the Best Picture Oscar to be filmed in color. Of course, it seems strange to think that there weren’t really any color movies before this one. However, it’s good to see that filming in color wasn’t just a fad that died out.
Happy author
It’s thought that Margaret Mitchell, who wrote the original novel, was best pleased with the movie. However, there is one person in particular who caught her attention. It is said that she was entertained by the performance of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett. Mitchell is also alleged to have said she was impressed by the whole thing – which is quite an achievement! Authors are rarely happy with movie adaptations of their books.