Clark Gable was on a movie set and couldn't go to her funeral. Not allowed to sell your Oscar. She walked in on her last husband in bed with another man. He was married to her for her$$$$$.Thats probably why she was arguing with him. In my opinion the film GWTW wouldn't be credible or look authentic if it weren't for Hatties performance. Are you Nicole the young woman about maybe 9 or 10 or more years ago who produced and directed a play about Hattie? She was black and was so excited that I was so excited to be there. I believe I was very late( heard about it on radio on kpfk)and she gave me a free ticket. It was still light outside so I drove to Hatties former home. To my surprise another man who had just seen the play was also there. Her brother was the only black actor to appear on I love Lucy ( played a porter) I am a white woman and there is something magical that happens when ever I see one of Hattie McDaniels performances. Her plaque at Hollywood forever cemetery is next to my friends mothers plot. When I heard she wasn't allowed to be buried there because of the color of her skin I WAS FURIOUS. The Jewish section of the cemetery is a few yards away. I know that you can't be buried in a Jewish cemetery if your mother wasn't Jewish or if you have a tattoo. Now if you grease the rabbi's palm they make exceptions especially if your famous. Unfortunately Hatties fame couldn't influence anyone. Also you shouldve mentioned butterfly McQueens disdain for religion and how she believed black people were suppressed by religion. She left her money to charity and made sure they weren't affiliated with any religion. Hattie a beautiful soul.
People need to get the fact that all of this was happening when Margaret Mitchell wrote the story. Yes, a lot of our history is horrible but, she wrote what she knew. This movie is still a work of art!! GWTW WILL NEVER BE CANCELLED!!
Actually it was written in the 1930s not the Era in which it was set. Fiction. We cannot change history and things that make us uncomfortable by canceling them. To the contrary...awareness of the past is crucial to how we conduct ourselves now and in the future.
I was horrified and nearly cried when I first heard she had to enter through the back door to accept her own award. So horrifying. "Separate. But equal" such a brazen LIE. Gross gross😢
I can't even begin to imagine how much time and energy went into this project. It's obvious that it was very much a labor of love for you. Your video comes across like the visual representation of a well written academic thesis. As a lifelong fan of GwtW, I genuinely cannot wait to view this little gem in its entirety. I stand in awe of your sense of dedication and commitment to a job well done... If UA-cam gave out Academy Awards, hands down, you just won Best Director!
I haven't listened more than a few minutes, I do have every intention of listening in it's entirety. Yet after hearing disclaimer I felt I had something to say. I believe anyone offended need only to consider that it may be time to get out of the small box that is their world. I've read a bit about Margaret Mitchell, one of truths I found about her was how often she would alter her persona in her quest to get the most out what the times had to offer. It was also the same with her growth as a person. She was a product of the times and society, however as she aged she had the foresight to overcome prejudices of her youth, becoming a silent yet strong supporter of the oppressed. This is what growth means, Margaret Mitchell is not a bad example to follow for all of us. As for how some in the media would later taint her masterpiece, all you need to consider like any business the media is financially driven. Many critics seek only personal gain, many through notoriety.
Being horrified by our past behaviour (not this video, but the racist depictions) just means we've progressed as a society. Yes it's a product of it's time and should be put in the context of it's time. If we weren't horrified by our past misdeeds, we'd never advance. I know that 30-40% of Americans want to stay in the past, but thats not how life works.
Bravo to you Nicole…this was an excellent documentary! Your research on each character was outstanding. I especially loved your segment of Hattie McDaniel. I hope you continue researching former Hollywood greats, they must never be forgotten. Thank you!
This is a magnificent documentary of epic proportions! It should have a million views but I'm sure the length is what deters more viewings. I'm going to watch this over a period of time like I would any series! Excellent work!
My favorite movie of all time. Saw it as a child and it gripped me then and I still love it to this day. I've watched it many many times and always learned something new. The movie was cast so perfectly and the characters were portrayed just as perfectly. This will always be my favorite all time movie. 😃😃😃😃😃
When I first saw it I thought it was just kitschy fluff. Then I saw it and was staggered how good it was. Obviously the racism was cringey but I was old enough to know why that was. It's a pearl. The casting and acting were flawless!
This movie is one of the most engrossing and unforgettable movies of all times. History is what happened . We don't like how human beings could be so cruel. But the fact that people did got it right after 150 plus years is a bright ray of hope Shutting up history with all its ugliness is negating that inhumanities were part of some societies . Great documentary about a memorable movie.
Nicole I find it hard to absorb that someone so young would even know the name Victor Jory let alone doing bio's mostly on 1930's hollywood character actors and not the stars for the most part. You are a one of thats for sure. Thanks for keeping these people and the past alive.
I really like your Part One, and looking forward to Part Two. For me, the longer the documentary the better. I rarely watch documentaries less than 1 hour.
Literally no one is complaining. Or cancelling gwtw. They're just debating how to show it to children without them thinking this is still acceptable. And when I listen to teachers who tell me how 12 year olds into Andrew Tate treat girls, it seems wise to present this with context, right? No one is burning film rolls, all is well, breathe. It's still a masterpiece of cinema, racist or not, right?
I'm only at 49 minutes and have to say, "THIS IS EXQUISITE"!! Thank you for your work and dedication to the people who truly were talented artists. I gave up on present day films in 2009 - they hold no entertainment for me.
i only watch movies made in the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's and some a little later. Movies of the past 30 years are all filthy language and explicit sex. Just what americans of today what to liven up their days.
Thank you for the detailed information .. It viewed like a documentary it made me fall in love again with the actors of gone with the wind you are amazing for all the work you did
The "I don't know why" part of your comment is interesting to me. I have a few movies that I have watched many times and I often wonder why. I do find that sometimes you catch nuances that were missed with the first 30 or so watchings!
I too have a copy. Every time I watch it. I notice small details. When Brett is distraught about Scarlett; after the fall on the staircase. Clark Gable in the white opened shirt with the 5 o'clock shadow. He looked so handsome; a perfect model shot. Of course too many to mention. But I enjoy finding those extra details. Greetings from Puerto Rico.
It's sad a disclaimer is a part of this video essay. I too first saw this epic movie at 15 and it has been a part of my life. Your love of this film shines through.
The flavor of the book is real, just like history. I’m glad I have the DVD. No one is going to censor MY viewing of this film. I have an affinity for this story because I’m half Irish myself. It’s one of the greatest movies ever made. If the snowflakes can’t abide its contents, let them act like conservatives and put on their big people clothes and simply not watch it!! BTW: the term “notoriety” is negative. It’s not a synonym for “fame.” You are correct that Vivien Leigh was an impeccable choice for Scarlett. Her declaration that she’ll never be hungry again is a mirror of our times today. This film is timeless.
Such a great video! Excellent! Wonderful details! It is so evident that many many hours were spent researching the characters. Thank you so much! Great job!🎉
Love Gone With the Wind, always have , always will. So glad you feel the same. All this "political correctness" is often misguided because it's taken out of context to find insult where none was intended. So sad some people have carried this to one of the best movies EVER made. Thank you for putting this video out for all to see.❤
Holy smokes, 4 hours? I'm pretty sure that's longer than the film itself. I'll definitely be watching this. Something like this deserves way more than 1K views. I hope you continue the series
Thank you, Nicole, for taking on this incredibly difficult project-history of the cast members of GWTW. While much of your info is true, unfortunately, by no fault of your own, there is also a lot of inaccurate info in this documentary as well. Also, unfortunately, many things which have been written in books over the years are also inaccurate. One wouldn’t know this unless they were privy to a connection with an actual cast member. George Bessolo (pronounced Bess-o-lo) was my husband, Fred Crane’s, best man when he married his first wife, Marcelle, in 1940. They were also very good friends. George’s affair with Toni Mannix was very much approved of by Toni’s husband, Eddie Mannix. Toni and Eddie were Catholic and didn’t believe in divorcing for religious reasons. Toni had “the Boy,” George Reeves, while Eddie had his own mistress. Toni purchased George’s house, cars, clothing, etc. for George. Also, Toni was older than George. When George met cafe society “lady” Lenore Lemmon, she made him feel young again and flipped out over her, he broke the news to Toni that he was in love with Lenore and was going to marry her and brought Lenore back with him to L.A.. As one can imagine, Toni was crushed. While I feel Eddie put a hit on him, (draining of his brake fluid which caused the accident you referenced), he was not, ultimately, responsible for George’s death. I’ll not go into more details here as it would be too lengthy, but the info with be in my upcoming book, FROM TARA TO TARLETON OAKS: A GONE WITH THE WIND SCRAPBOOK. Fred Crane’s father’s name was Harry Lee Crane (named after Robert E.Lee’s father “Light-Horse Harry Lee.” He was a dentist. While Fred was a hopeless mimic as a young boy, he really had no aspirations to be a Hollywood actor. This was during the Great Depression when it was difficult to keep food on the table. Fred’s mother, Haydee, saw Fred as the savior of the “Crane Treasury” since Fred enjoyed theatre. She had heard, from a neighbor, that the neighbor’s daughter had gone out to Hollywood and was making quite a nice sum of money as an actress. So, Haydee lifted $50 out her husband’s wallet, purchased a one way ticket out to L.A. for Fred on the Sunset Limited (train), purchased clothes for him (which she felt would be “in” in Hollywood), arranged a rental in a boarding house there which included three meals a day and all the towels he could use. She said to Fred (as she stuffed $50 in his pocket) “Boy, go out and get in the movies!” Fred had no idea how to “get in the movies,” but he was thrilled to get out from under the thumb of his domineering mother! There’s lots more to this story which I’ll not go into here. Fred landed the role of both Tarleton Twins, initially, quite by accident. He didn’t even realize he was auditioning when he was asked to read the opening lines of the script by Charles Richards, then, George Cukor and then, ultimately, for David Selznick, himself, along with Vivien Leigh. Fred was shocked when he was offered the roles! Playing both roles of the Tarleton Twins would have limited the movement in the scene by doing a process shot; so, a couple of weeks later, George Bessolo was cast as Stuart Tarleton. While they favored quite a bit, they became referred to as “The Tarleton Boys.”. There’s more to the story, but it would be too lengthy to explain it here. The photo you displayed, after Fred’s little boy picture, was actually of our dear friend, Rand Brooks, who portrayed “Charles Hamilton” in GWTW. Thank you for telling the trivia about Fred and George’s roles being switched in the opening credits. Ironically, in the GWTW Premier Program, they are correct. Go figure! lol! After GWTW, Fred went into broadcasting and continued to act in numerous tv shows as well as worked in many other capacities over the years, including work in the medical field. We married in 1999 and opened Tarleton Oaks Bed and Breakfast in 2000 and, later, included the Gone With The Wind Hall of Stars Museum in 2002. Fred had some heart issues shortly after we opened our doors at the b&b, then, recovered after heart surgery, and we had a wonderful togetherness with our guests for nearly seven years until his health began declining. We thought it best to sell the house and museum pieces and live a quieter life. We did not sell to pay for his medical bills. His insurance, through AFTRA, paid that. As I reflect back on those sweet times with my precious husband,,”Fede,” in which that chapter in my life is now “gone with the wind,” I feel so blessed to have been part of this dear man’s life. He will always be the great love of my life and I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for bringing us together, for all the love and grand adventures we shared and wonderful people we had the privilege to meet. ❤ Thank you again, Nicole, for the acknowledgment. Blessings, Terry Lynn Crane www.terrylynncrane.com
Wow the info gathered is museum quality. Such hard work on gathering behind the scenes history that, if not for you would be lost. Subscribed 🔔 and 👍🏽. Looking forward to more of your documentaries.
Wow!!! I am blown away!!! This is incredible!! I am always a little critical when it comes to GWTW videos because I love the movie and story so much. I was in high school when I spent the entire summer vacation being so ill and weak that the most I could do for entertainment was read or watch TV. I decided to find the biggest book my mother had in the house and start reading. I became so in love with the story and the characters that 30 some years later, it's still one of my favorites. I remember watching the movie with my dad, who is now deceased , and having such wonderful conversations about history. We are from the upper Midwest, so civil war is not an often discussed topic in our own family history, but my dad and I loved talking about history of nearly any American time period. When I became a parent myself, yes, I sat my kids down and we watched the movie and we talked about all the issues in the movie. Historical and social, political and all that. Now granted, we talked about it as far as we were educated and from our opinions or viewpoints.. but I will tell you one thing, it helped my kids understand things a little better. When both of them heard the movie was considered offensive, they understood why...but they also thought that is why it is so important to see it and understand history better. They are both in their late 20s and it is still an important movie to them. You have done an amazing job giving a beautiful and so informative biography of these artists. I have never come across such a celebration of the wonderful actors and actresses that brought this beautiful story to life in a way that brings their lives, even with the struggles and hardships, to such an interesting and detailed presentation. It was sooooo good. I will be telling both my kids to take some time and watch this so they can enjoy getting to know the cast. You, my dear, have me absolutely dying to watch part 2, not to mention, wanting to see every movie you have referenced. Absolutely amazing job!!! Even though I already loved the characters in this story.....you made me fall in love with the people who portrayed the characters!!! Even the horse, what a fun fact!! I will probably view this over and over because it is so good and I want to remember it all!!! I can't imagine the amount of time and research you spent working on this, sooo good! PLEASE continue to make more!!! You deserve your own award for doing such a wonderful job!
Thank you so much for this video...As a writer, I know how much time & effort goes into finding info & then verifying the content. Tipping my hat to you for an excellent presentation.
This is brilliant work (I say this having only watched a portion of it). You're narration is easy listening and your editing is very good. Your attention to detail is outstanding and I believe its safe to assume you spent countless hours of research in order to compile this epic production (which is still in progress). It's difficult for me to express in words how impressed I am with what you've done here. Allow me to make a suggestion. I think if you would break this down into parts and present it in pieces it would get much more viewership. For example: #1 video would be the introduction [to ~3:02] #2 video would be Gerald O'hara #3 would be Barbara O'neill ...and so forth. I think by doing this will attract a much greater audience and UA-cam's algos will smile upon you. All the best... and keep up your marvelous work!
Seriously wonderful video, you put so much time and effort into putting it together. The scene where Hattie McDaniel, was in the kitchen and they started singing & dancing to the song "Can't help loving that man of mine" it right made me cry.
Loved this. Is the part 2 posted? I loved all the characters in this movie and is and has always has been my favorite. Thank you for all of your effort.
Thank you, Nicole! i just stumbled upon this, and it is Wonderful!!! Can't wait to see the Part 2 and Part 3 to come!! Just a note: I just recently found out that Evelyn Keyes was SueEllen in GWTW. Being a fan of 1940's movies, I saw a gem of a movie named, "Enchantment" from 1948. Evelyn Keyes played Grizel Danes, who is in love with a soldier. I knew about David Niven and Theresa Wright, but I did not know Evelyn Keyes, so I looked her up. That is when I found out that she had played SuEllen!! You and your readers should check it out! Great movie. Back to you tho, Ms. Nicole, I cannot thank you enough for this brilliant actor compilation that you've done here. Truly a labor of love!! Thank you!!
When I was growing up there was no such thing as being offended by the past. The past is to learn from, not to judge or find offense to and the only way to learn tolerance is by learning about issues and situations from the past that we can change for the future. If we are allowed to find everything offensive then we'll never learn. It's about time we stop babying these younger generations and allow them to grow up or they'll never survive the future. The world doesn't stop being just because of some kids that are offended by everything, especially the past. We can't change it and the sooner they learn that the better. I feel like young people today are judging those in the present for the past and it's not healthy. In fact it's dangerous. Being easily offended is also a sign of weakness and self indulgence. Get out of your heads and grow a pair.
Very well said. I grew up in the south on the Mississippi River. I wandered around old plantations many times. I even heard those stories about the happy slaves. Eventually, I decided to hunt up the truth, mostly because I could not imagine being a happy slave. History is manipulated for many reasons, such as financial and political gain. Truth is also readily available. Although it demands an open mind and sincere effort.
I'm in agreement with you here. The movie didn't hurt a soul and it was based on the era of its time. And so beautifully done. it doesn't mean we accept slavery or harm to our black brothers and sisters, we do not. it's a movie based on a civil war book.
What a load of nonsense. People have always been offended at their youth since the dawn of time. But I guess old people have such an inferiority complex all they can do is look down on the generation they raised. Pathetic
You did an exceptional job of providing details about these actors. I understood that you had only seen Agnes Moorhead act in "Bewitched". May I suggest that you watch her in "Raintree County" and "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte". She was very versatile in her ability to portray character parts. Hattie McDaniel was my favorite actress that you discussed. Thank you for your time and research.
you are amazing Nicole doing this series. it must have taken years to produce. fantastic job. Hattie is my favorite. I have a copy of the adorable The Green Pastures bc its so charming and sweet. "ten cent see-gar Lawd"? Gabriel was precious. my mother saw Gwtw in Atlanta when it premiered. Movies like this never die. I cried seeing Hattie McDaniel get the Oscar for supporting actress. I'd hunted her on here to see her yrs ago. To think Atlanta wouldn't let her attend in public places back then galls me but she showed them. Kept her dignity and showed gratitude. Vivian Leigh did such a fine job shedding her brit acent we'd never know she was from there had we not known. I'd love to know who coached her back then. ❤
Its a sad day when we expect the living to turn psychotic in contemplation of the past. If you cannot look behind with equanimity, you are too fragile for the present, and have no courage for the road ahead.
What a contrast in characters from Gone with The Wind to Charles Boyer and Bette Davis as a jealous wife. Good acting. Actually I see why they considered her for Scarlet. She sounded like Scarlet in that film.
The casting ,of this movie , was genius!! These actors are forever who are the parts they played and if anyone should read the novel (which has so much more in it then the movie showed ) their the faces we see in the book. I don’t see Mammy , Pork , Prissy and Big Sam as slave , idk why I don’t except that the O’Hara family seemed to care for them and it seems like they are a big part of their family. When Big Sam revues Scarlett at the bridge - he goes to help a woman but sees its Scarlett - he says it’s Big Sam and she is relieved and glad to feel safe with him . When she see them marching , she runs and tells them them to take care. Mammy loves Scarlett and Scarlett loves Mammy . Rhett respects Mammy and wants her to like him. Scarlett vows to never to hungry again and no matter what - she will see that all her kin will be took care of also!!!!!
I first saw Gone with the Wind when I was about or at least 8 years old, I was so caught up with the civil war era history and significance of the movie, with me living in and around Atlanta it has put a great inpact on my life , I have visited more civil war battle fields than you can imagine an have seen what it may have been like living in that time and having to face what the people had to go through with .Gwtw was my Mothers favorite movie and eventually became mine.😂❤❤❤❤❤
I grow so weary of all the negative remarks. It was a different time. But the film is first and foremost a love story, the story of a remarkable woman and her journey set against a historical backdrop. The film was never intended to be a film about the injustices of slavery. How about Birth of a Nation? And yes it was a terrible thing that Hattie McDaniel was segregated during her Oscar win. But again those were different times. Look how far we have come. Why can people not enjoy the film for its own intention, the story of Scarlet OHara?
It is indeed sad that Hattie McDaniel's Academy Award plaque has gone missing, as the award was not only well-deserved, but a significant moment in film history. However, it is erroneous to insinuate that it might not have been properly cared for because "Howard University was a White university" and therefore not very inclined to expend much energy in preserving African-American memorabilia. On the contrary, Howard University is justifiably proud of its heritage as a traditionally Black university, having been established as such in the 1860's. If indeed it was ever received by Howard, Ms. McDaniel's award certainly didn't disappear because the institution didn't value its significance to the evolution of race relations in the nation's cinematic arts.
Thank you! I'm still here, I've been working on a couple videos and have them completed but have run into some Copyright issues everytime I try to upload them. But, don't worry - I'm working on it!
The way Vivien went about getting the role is very well documented, even in her own words. There is some question as to how early Selznick had decided to cast her, with one account saying that he had decided very early on but kept the search going for publicity purposes.
The brilliant Norma Shearer was cast as Scarlett, however there was an uproar, because she was Canadian, hence should not play a Southern Belle. Vivien Leigh is British. 🤔
You should have many more viewers. As times change so do people's interests. But be patient. They will wise up again and you'll get your due. Don' give up if you can keep making such terrific content the views will come.
Thanks for the wonderful video!! Btw you NEED to find some Agnes Morehead to watch! She's one of the most talented actresses I've ever seen!!! Pollyanna, the magnificent ambersons, citizen Kane.....
Great work well researched! A must see for every GWTW fan. My only complaint was the low volume; I had it all the way up but the narration was still hard to hear! Advice for Part Two and succeeding parts.
If it offends you, don’t watch the movie. There’s some movies today I find highly offense so I just don’t watch. The movie was brilliantly made and reports what was happening during that time period. Hattie McDaniels said being an actress made her better money than any other work she could have had during that time. Loved her in movies!
Thomas Mitchell (Gerald O'Hara) - 3:10
Barbara O'Neil (Ellen O'Hara) - 14:03
Vivien Leigh (Scarlett O'Hara) - 25:10
Evelyn Keyes (Suellen O'Hara) - 34:38
Ann Rutherford (Careen O'Hara) - 48:25
George Reeves (Stuart Tarleton) - 1:04:36
Fred Crane (Brent Tarleton) - 1:27:37
Hattie McDaniel (Mammy) - 1:39:53
Oscar Polk (Pork) - 2:36:54
Butterfly McQueen (Prissy) - 2:47:47
Victor Jory (Jonas Wilkerson) - 3:22:06
Everett Brown (Big Sam) - 3:54:57
Zack Williams (Elijah) - 4:10:11
Silver Chief (O'Hara's Horse) - 4:17:53
Final Thoughts - 4:19:57
Clark Gable was on a movie set and couldn't go to her funeral. Not allowed to sell your Oscar. She walked in on her last husband in bed with another man. He was married to her for her$$$$$.Thats probably why she was arguing with him. In my opinion the film GWTW wouldn't be credible or look authentic if it weren't for Hatties performance. Are you Nicole the young woman about maybe 9 or 10 or more years ago who produced and directed a play about Hattie? She was black and was so excited that I was so excited to be there. I believe I was very late( heard about it on radio on kpfk)and she gave me a free ticket. It was still light outside so I drove to Hatties former home. To my surprise another man who had just seen the play was also there. Her brother was the only black actor to appear on I love Lucy ( played a porter) I am a white woman and there is something magical that happens when ever I see one of Hattie McDaniels performances. Her plaque at Hollywood forever cemetery is next to my friends mothers plot. When I heard she wasn't allowed to be buried there because of the color of her skin I WAS FURIOUS. The Jewish section of the cemetery is a few yards away. I know that you can't be buried in a Jewish cemetery if your mother wasn't Jewish or if you have a tattoo. Now if you grease the rabbi's palm they make exceptions especially if your famous. Unfortunately Hatties fame couldn't influence anyone. Also you shouldve mentioned butterfly McQueens disdain for religion and how she believed black people were suppressed by religion. She left her money to charity and made sure they weren't affiliated with any religion. Hattie a beautiful soul.
People need to get the fact that all of this was happening when Margaret Mitchell wrote the story. Yes, a lot of our history is horrible but, she wrote what she knew. This movie is still a work of art!! GWTW WILL NEVER BE CANCELLED!!
Here, here!
Actually it was written in the 1930s not the Era in which it was set. Fiction. We cannot change history and things that make us uncomfortable by canceling them. To the contrary...awareness of the past is crucial to how we conduct ourselves now and in the future.
The Civil War lasted from April 1861 to 1865. Margaret Mitchell wrote GWTW more than 60 years later.
@@theresaschmidt1183 indeed. Those who ignore the mistakes of the past are bound to repeat them.
This novel draws you in, as if it was written during the described events but we all know that it wasn't lol!
My hat is off to Hattie McDaniel, she had so much going against her and yet she still accomplished so much.
I was horrified and nearly cried when I first heard she had to enter through the back door to accept her own award. So horrifying. "Separate. But equal" such a brazen LIE. Gross gross😢
"....just like a spider." She stole every scene she was in.
I can't even begin to imagine how much time and energy went into this project. It's obvious that it was very much a labor of love for you. Your video comes across like the visual representation of a well written academic thesis. As a lifelong fan of GwtW, I genuinely cannot wait to view this little gem in its entirety. I stand in awe of your sense of dedication and commitment to a job well done... If UA-cam gave out Academy Awards, hands down, you just won Best Director!
Filmed in 1939 in the era of the south in 1860 to 1869 you can't erase history good or bad it is still part of American history.
I haven't listened more than a few minutes, I do have every intention of listening in it's entirety. Yet after hearing disclaimer I felt I had something to say. I believe anyone offended need only to consider that it may be time to get out of the small box that is their world. I've read a bit about Margaret Mitchell, one of truths I found about her was how often she would alter her persona in her quest to get the most out what the times had to offer. It was also the same with her growth as a person. She was a product of the times and society, however as she aged she had the foresight to overcome prejudices of her youth, becoming a silent yet strong supporter of the oppressed. This is what growth means, Margaret Mitchell is not a bad example to follow for all of us. As for how some in the media would later taint her masterpiece, all you need to consider like any business the media is financially driven. Many critics seek only personal gain, many through notoriety.
Well said. 👏
Absolutely correct!
Mitchell donated to a Black's doctor's school anonymously for years.
Being horrified by our past behaviour (not this video, but the racist depictions) just means we've progressed as a society. Yes it's a product of it's time and should be put in the context of it's time. If we weren't horrified by our past misdeeds, we'd never advance. I know that 30-40% of Americans want to stay in the past, but thats not how life works.
Bravo to you Nicole…this was an excellent documentary! Your research on each character was outstanding. I especially loved your segment of Hattie McDaniel. I hope you continue researching former Hollywood greats, they must never be forgotten. Thank you!
Margaret Mitchell herself said the theme of her book was 'survival ".
She wasn't wrong
This is a magnificent documentary of epic proportions! It should have a million views but I'm sure the length is what deters more viewings. I'm going to watch this over a period of time like I would any series! Excellent work!
I loved every minute of this thank you for thinking of doing this compilation of wonderful Gone With The Wind stars and their careers 🤩🤩🤩
Gone With the Wind remains the greatest movie ever!
My favorite book and film! I love it!
My favorite movie of all time. Saw it as a child and it gripped me then and I still love it to this day. I've watched it many many times and always learned something new. The movie was cast so perfectly and the characters were portrayed just as perfectly. This will always be my favorite all time movie. 😃😃😃😃😃
When I first saw it I thought it was just kitschy fluff. Then I saw it and was staggered how good it was. Obviously the racism was cringey but I was old enough to know why that was. It's a pearl. The casting and acting were flawless!
I love this documentary. Thank you very much. Xx
This movie is one of the most engrossing and unforgettable movies of all times. History is what happened . We don't like how human beings could be so cruel. But the fact that people did got it right after 150 plus years is a bright ray of hope
Shutting up history with all its ugliness is negating that inhumanities were part of some societies . Great documentary about a memorable movie.
Nicole I find it hard to absorb that someone so young would even know the name Victor Jory let alone doing bio's mostly on 1930's hollywood character actors and not the stars for the most part. You are a one of thats for sure. Thanks for keeping these people and the past alive.
I really like your Part One, and looking forward to Part Two. For me, the longer the documentary the better. I rarely watch documentaries less than 1 hour.
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If you are that much of a Snowflake then move along and don’t watch this wonderful video. Thank you for making it!
Literally no one is complaining. Or cancelling gwtw. They're just debating how to show it to children without them thinking this is still acceptable. And when I listen to teachers who tell me how 12 year olds into Andrew Tate treat girls, it seems wise to present this with context, right? No one is burning film rolls, all is well, breathe. It's still a masterpiece of cinema, racist or not, right?
I'm only at 49 minutes and have to say, "THIS IS EXQUISITE"!! Thank you for your work and dedication to the people who truly were talented artists. I gave up on present day films in 2009 - they hold no entertainment for me.
i only watch movies made in the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's and some a little later. Movies of the past 30 years are all filthy language and explicit sex. Just what americans of today what to liven up their days.
I didn't think I would watch this entire (over 4 hrs.) video, but I did and enjoyed and appreciate the work you put into it.
One of the best films ever ❤ it was true 👍 history i could watch it over and over again
Thank you for the detailed information .. It viewed like a documentary it made me fall in love again with the actors of gone with the wind you are amazing for all the work you did
Nicole, Great Job!
I’m with you. This is my all time favorite.
It’s impossible to put a number to the times that I have watched it. I don’t know why.
The "I don't know why" part of your comment is interesting to me. I have a few movies that I have watched many times and I often wonder why. I do find that sometimes you catch nuances that were missed with the first 30 or so watchings!
I'm watching this a little at a time. It is so well researched and edited perfectly. Wonderful job!
Gone with the Wind is a classic! Thankfully, I have it on DVD and can watch when I wish
me too!
I too have a copy. Every time I watch it. I notice small details.
When Brett is distraught about Scarlett; after the fall on the staircase.
Clark Gable in the white opened shirt with the 5 o'clock shadow. He looked so handsome; a perfect model shot.
Of course too many to mention. But I enjoy finding those extra details.
Greetings from Puerto Rico.
Major kudos to you Nicole for deep diving & bringing this great video to us!
Excellent job young lady
It's sad a disclaimer is a part of this video essay. I too first saw this epic movie at 15 and it has been a part of my life. Your love of this film shines through.
I love that film.
Loved the movie and loved your documentary 100%❤ Thank you 😊
I'm so impressed with your thoroughness in producing your content. Great movies live on because of people like you who honor them.
The flavor of the book is real, just like history. I’m glad I have the DVD. No one is going to censor MY viewing of this film. I have an affinity for this story because I’m half Irish myself. It’s one of the greatest movies ever made. If the snowflakes can’t abide its contents, let them act like conservatives and put on their big people clothes and simply not watch it!! BTW: the term “notoriety” is negative. It’s not a synonym for “fame.” You are correct that Vivien Leigh was an impeccable choice for Scarlett. Her declaration that she’ll never be hungry again is a mirror of our times today. This film is timeless.
...enjoyable & interesting insight. 😊thank you.
Such a great video! Excellent! Wonderful details! It is so evident that many many hours were spent researching the characters. Thank you so much! Great job!🎉
Love Gone With the Wind, always have , always will. So glad you feel the same. All this "political correctness" is often misguided because it's taken out of context to find insult where none was intended. So sad some people have carried this to one of the best movies EVER made. Thank you for putting this video out for all to see.❤
When are you going to do part 2?
This is so good. Will be watching again. Really appreciate all your videos.
I had no idea that Hattie McDaniel was in 2 movies with Olivia DeHavilland! Very cool. You spent so much time researching this. You did a great job!
Thanks 🙏 I have enjoyed this immensely.
You did a fantastic job! So entertaining and I learned a few things I didn’t know before. Thank you.
Holy smokes, 4 hours? I'm pretty sure that's longer than the film itself. I'll definitely be watching this. Something like this deserves way more than 1K views. I hope you continue the series
You did an amazing job on this project. There had to have been so much research done to find all of the details you found.
Thank you, Nicole, for taking on this incredibly difficult project-history of the cast members of GWTW. While much of your info is true, unfortunately, by no fault of your own, there is also a lot of inaccurate info in this documentary as well. Also, unfortunately, many things which have been written in books over the years are also inaccurate. One wouldn’t know this unless they were privy to a connection with an actual cast member. George Bessolo (pronounced Bess-o-lo) was my husband, Fred Crane’s, best man when he married his first wife, Marcelle, in 1940. They were also very good friends. George’s affair with Toni Mannix was very much approved of by Toni’s husband, Eddie Mannix. Toni and Eddie were Catholic and didn’t believe in divorcing for religious reasons. Toni had “the Boy,” George Reeves, while Eddie had his own mistress. Toni purchased George’s house, cars, clothing, etc. for George. Also, Toni was older than George. When George met cafe society “lady” Lenore Lemmon, she made him feel young again and flipped out over her, he broke the news to Toni that he was in love with Lenore and was going to marry her and brought Lenore back with him to L.A.. As one can imagine, Toni was crushed. While I feel Eddie put a hit on him, (draining of his brake fluid which caused the accident you referenced), he was not, ultimately, responsible for George’s death. I’ll not go into more details here as it would be too lengthy, but the info with be in my upcoming book, FROM TARA TO TARLETON OAKS: A GONE WITH THE WIND SCRAPBOOK.
Fred Crane’s father’s name was Harry Lee Crane (named after Robert E.Lee’s father “Light-Horse Harry Lee.” He was a dentist. While Fred was a hopeless mimic as a young boy, he really had no aspirations to be a Hollywood actor. This was during the Great Depression when it was difficult to keep food on the table. Fred’s mother, Haydee, saw Fred as the savior of the “Crane Treasury” since Fred enjoyed theatre. She had heard, from a neighbor, that the neighbor’s daughter had gone out to Hollywood and was making quite a nice sum of money as an actress. So, Haydee lifted $50 out her husband’s wallet, purchased a one way ticket out to L.A. for Fred on the Sunset Limited (train), purchased clothes for him (which she felt would be “in” in Hollywood), arranged a rental in a boarding house there which included three meals a day and all the towels he could use. She said to Fred (as she stuffed $50 in his pocket) “Boy, go out and get in the movies!” Fred had no idea how to “get in the movies,” but he was thrilled to get out from under the thumb of his domineering mother! There’s lots more to this story which I’ll not go into here. Fred landed the role of both Tarleton Twins, initially, quite by accident. He didn’t even realize he was auditioning when he was asked to read the opening lines of the script by Charles Richards, then, George Cukor and then, ultimately, for David Selznick, himself, along with Vivien Leigh. Fred was shocked when he was offered the roles! Playing both roles of the Tarleton Twins would have limited the movement in the scene by doing a process shot; so, a couple of weeks later, George Bessolo was cast as Stuart Tarleton. While they favored quite a bit, they became referred to as “The Tarleton Boys.”. There’s more to the story, but it would be too lengthy to explain it here.
The photo you displayed, after Fred’s little boy picture, was actually of our dear friend, Rand Brooks, who portrayed “Charles Hamilton” in GWTW.
Thank you for telling the trivia about Fred and George’s roles being switched in the opening credits. Ironically, in the GWTW Premier Program, they are correct. Go figure! lol!
After GWTW, Fred went into broadcasting and continued to act in numerous tv shows as well as worked in many other capacities over the years, including work in the medical field.
We married in 1999 and opened Tarleton Oaks Bed and Breakfast in 2000 and, later, included the Gone With The Wind Hall of Stars Museum in 2002. Fred had some heart issues shortly after we opened our doors at the b&b, then, recovered after heart surgery, and we had a wonderful togetherness with our guests for nearly seven years until his health began declining. We thought it best to sell the house and museum pieces and live a quieter life. We did not sell to pay for his medical bills. His insurance, through AFTRA, paid that.
As I reflect back on those sweet times with my precious husband,,”Fede,” in which that chapter in my life is now “gone with the wind,” I feel so blessed to have been part of this dear man’s life. He will always be the great love of my life and I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for bringing us together, for all the love and grand adventures we shared and wonderful people we had the privilege to meet. ❤
Thank you again, Nicole, for the acknowledgment.
Blessings,
Terry Lynn Crane
www.terrylynncrane.com
i love this thank you so much.
Trying to ignore the past, or sweep it under the rug is incredibly ignorant to me. It's vital to learn the truth so as not to repeat it.
Wow the info gathered is museum quality. Such hard work on gathering behind the scenes history that, if not for you would be lost. Subscribed 🔔 and 👍🏽. Looking forward to more of your documentaries.
Wow!!! I am blown away!!! This is incredible!! I am always a little critical when it comes to GWTW videos because I love the movie and story so much. I was in high school when I spent the entire summer vacation being so ill and weak that the most I could do for entertainment was read or watch TV. I decided to find the biggest book my mother had in the house and start reading. I became so in love with the story and the characters that 30 some years later, it's still one of my favorites. I remember watching the movie with my dad, who is now deceased , and having such wonderful conversations about history. We are from the upper Midwest, so civil war is not an often discussed topic in our own family history, but my dad and I loved talking about history of nearly any American time period. When I became a parent myself, yes, I sat my kids down and we watched the movie and we talked about all the issues in the movie. Historical and social, political and all that. Now granted, we talked about it as far as we were educated and from our opinions or viewpoints.. but I will tell you one thing, it helped my kids understand things a little better. When both of them heard the movie was considered offensive, they understood why...but they also thought that is why it is so important to see it and understand history better. They are both in their late 20s and it is still an important movie to them. You have done an amazing job giving a beautiful and so informative biography of these artists. I have never come across such a celebration of the wonderful actors and actresses that brought this beautiful story to life in a way that brings their lives, even with the struggles and hardships, to such an interesting and detailed presentation. It was sooooo good. I will be telling both my kids to take some time and watch this so they can enjoy getting to know the cast. You, my dear, have me absolutely dying to watch part 2, not to mention, wanting to see every movie you have referenced. Absolutely amazing job!!! Even though I already loved the characters in this story.....you made me fall in love with the people who portrayed the characters!!! Even the horse, what a fun fact!! I will probably view this over and over because it is so good and I want to remember it all!!! I can't imagine the amount of time and research you spent working on this, sooo good! PLEASE continue to make more!!! You deserve your own award for doing such a wonderful job!
So well done, still waiting for part 2 😫
Thank you so much for this video...As a writer, I know how much time & effort goes into finding info & then verifying the content. Tipping my hat to you for an excellent presentation.
This is brilliant work (I say this having only watched a portion of it). You're narration is easy listening and your editing is very good. Your attention to detail is outstanding and I believe its safe to assume you spent countless hours of research in order to compile this epic production (which is still in progress). It's difficult for me to express in words how impressed I am with what you've done here.
Allow me to make a suggestion. I think if you would break this down into parts and present it in pieces it would get much more viewership.
For example:
#1 video would be the introduction [to ~3:02]
#2 video would be Gerald O'hara
#3 would be Barbara O'neill
...and so forth.
I think by doing this will attract a much greater audience and UA-cam's algos will smile upon you.
All the best... and keep up your marvelous work!
Seriously wonderful video, you put so much time and effort into putting it together. The scene where Hattie McDaniel, was in the kitchen and they started singing & dancing to the song "Can't help loving that man of mine" it right made me cry.
Loved this. Is the part 2 posted? I loved all the characters in this movie and is and has always has been my favorite. Thank you for all of your effort.
Thanks for all your hard work.
This video is really really good, well narrated and presented, I hope your channel explodes (in popularity 😂)
Where can I find Part 2 please? Thank you for doing this. It’s very much appreciated 💕
My God could a human be any more beautiful than Vivian Leigh!?
It's a very high bar... Liz Taylor maybe but that's about it. Stunning human.
Wonderful work! Much appreciated!
This is fantastic and so are you!!!
It is without question one of the best movies ever made regardless of the subject matter!❤
Very enjoyable. Thank you for your work.
Wonderful
Thank you, Nicole! i just stumbled upon this, and it is Wonderful!!! Can't wait to see the Part 2 and Part 3 to come!! Just a note: I just recently found out that Evelyn Keyes was SueEllen in GWTW. Being a fan of 1940's movies, I saw a gem of a movie named, "Enchantment" from 1948. Evelyn Keyes played Grizel Danes, who is in love with a soldier. I knew about David Niven and Theresa Wright, but I did not know Evelyn Keyes, so I looked her up. That is when I found out that she had played SuEllen!!
You and your readers should check it out! Great movie. Back to you tho, Ms. Nicole, I cannot thank you enough for this brilliant actor compilation that you've done here. Truly a labor of love!! Thank you!!
I'm sure many would argue that it is equally inappropriate to unilaterally cancel all "negative" comments. Those who seek tolerance must be tolerant.
When I was growing up there was no such thing as being offended by the past. The past is to learn from, not to judge or find offense to and the only way to learn tolerance is by learning about issues and situations from the past that we can change for the future. If we are allowed to find everything offensive then we'll never learn. It's about time we stop babying these younger generations and allow them to grow up or they'll never survive the future. The world doesn't stop being just because of some kids that are offended by everything, especially the past. We can't change it and the sooner they learn that the better. I feel like young people today are judging those in the present for the past and it's not healthy. In fact it's dangerous. Being easily offended is also a sign of weakness and self indulgence. Get out of your heads and grow a pair.
Very well said. I grew up in the south on the Mississippi River. I wandered around old plantations many times. I even heard those stories about the happy slaves. Eventually, I decided to hunt up the truth, mostly because I could not imagine being a happy slave. History is manipulated for many reasons, such as financial and political gain. Truth is also readily available. Although it demands an open mind and sincere effort.
I'm in agreement with you here. The movie didn't hurt a soul and it was based on the era of its time. And so beautifully done. it doesn't mean we accept slavery or harm to our black brothers and sisters, we do not. it's a movie based on a civil war book.
What a load of nonsense. People have always been offended at their youth since the dawn of time. But I guess old people have such an inferiority complex all they can do is look down on the generation they raised. Pathetic
I really enjoyed this. Thank you 😊
You did an exceptional job of providing details about these actors. I understood that you had only seen Agnes Moorhead act in "Bewitched". May I suggest that you watch her in "Raintree County" and "Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte". She was very versatile in her ability to portray character parts. Hattie McDaniel was my favorite actress that you discussed. Thank you for your time and research.
you are amazing Nicole doing this series. it must have taken years to produce. fantastic job. Hattie is my favorite. I have a copy of the adorable The Green Pastures bc its so charming and sweet. "ten cent see-gar Lawd"? Gabriel was precious. my mother saw Gwtw in Atlanta when it premiered. Movies like this never die. I cried seeing Hattie McDaniel get the Oscar for supporting actress. I'd hunted her on here to see her yrs ago. To think Atlanta wouldn't let her attend in public places back then galls me but she showed them. Kept her dignity and showed gratitude. Vivian Leigh did such a fine job shedding her brit acent we'd never know she was from there had we not known. I'd love to know who coached her back then. ❤
Its a sad day when we expect the living to turn psychotic in contemplation of the past. If you cannot look behind with equanimity, you are too fragile for the present, and have no courage for the road ahead.
What a contrast in characters from Gone with The Wind to Charles Boyer and Bette Davis as a jealous wife. Good acting. Actually I see why they considered her for Scarlet. She sounded like Scarlet in that film.
So enjoyed this thank you ❤
The casting ,of this movie , was genius!! These actors are forever who are the parts they played and if anyone should read the novel (which has so much more in it then the movie showed ) their the faces we see in the book. I don’t see Mammy , Pork , Prissy and Big Sam as slave , idk why I don’t except that the O’Hara family seemed to care for them and it seems like they are a big part of their family. When Big Sam revues Scarlett at the bridge - he goes to help a woman but sees its Scarlett - he says it’s Big Sam and she is relieved and glad to feel safe with him . When she see them marching , she runs and tells them them to take care. Mammy loves Scarlett and Scarlett loves Mammy . Rhett respects Mammy and wants her to like him. Scarlett vows to never to hungry again and no matter what - she will see that all her kin will be took care of also!!!!!
I love it
I first saw Gone with the Wind when I was about or at least 8 years old, I was so caught up with the civil war era history and significance of the movie, with me living in and around Atlanta it has put a great inpact on my life , I have visited more civil war battle fields than you can imagine an have seen what it may have been like living in that time and having to face what the people had to go through with .Gwtw was my Mothers favorite movie and eventually became mine.😂❤❤❤❤❤
I have visited the site of Margaret Mitchell's grave site at Oakland cemetery back in 2022 near to Atlanta .
I grow so weary of all the negative remarks. It was a different time. But the film is first and foremost a love story, the story of a remarkable woman and her journey set against a historical backdrop. The film was never intended to be a film about the injustices of slavery. How about Birth of a Nation? And yes it was a terrible thing that Hattie McDaniel was segregated during her Oscar win. But again those were different times. Look how far we have come. Why can people not enjoy the film for its own intention, the story of Scarlet OHara?
how about including the actress plqying Bellle Watling?
What a great insight! I agree with you, it is part of history. It is in the novel and we must be brave enough to face these facts
It is indeed sad that Hattie McDaniel's Academy Award plaque has gone missing, as the award was not only well-deserved, but a significant moment in film history. However, it is erroneous to insinuate that it might not have been properly cared for because "Howard University was a White university" and therefore not very inclined to expend much energy in preserving African-American memorabilia. On the contrary, Howard University is justifiably proud of its heritage as a traditionally Black university, having been established as such in the 1860's. If indeed it was ever received by Howard, Ms. McDaniel's award certainly didn't disappear because the institution didn't value its significance to the evolution of race relations in the nation's cinematic arts.
This is an AMAZING compilation!! Thanks so much. I'm going to be spending days-hours with it!!
Nicole, where have you gone? No updates for 10 months. Your channel is wonderful.
Thank you!
I'm still here, I've been working on a couple videos and have them completed but have run into some Copyright issues everytime I try to upload them. But, don't worry - I'm working on it!
The way Vivien went about getting the role is very well documented, even in her own words. There is some question as to how early Selznick had decided to cast her, with one account saying that he had decided very early on but kept the search going for publicity purposes.
However it happened, I'm glad Vivien got the part. Vivien Leigh was Scarlett Ohara.
@@tammyclay62 yes!
Butterfly McQueen also played a small part with Joan Crawford in "Mildred Pierce".
The brilliant Norma Shearer was cast as Scarlett, however there was an uproar, because she was Canadian, hence should not play a Southern Belle. Vivien Leigh is British. 🤔
Great commentary. My favorite movie also.
You should have many more viewers. As times change so do people's interests. But be patient. They will wise up again and you'll get your due. Don' give up if you can keep making such terrific content the views will come.
My favorite movie of all time!❤❤❤
Maravillosa película "Lo que el viento se llevó" mi favorita!!👍💖📽️
Thanks for the wonderful video!! Btw you NEED to find some Agnes Morehead to watch! She's one of the most talented actresses I've ever seen!!! Pollyanna, the magnificent ambersons, citizen Kane.....
I love this movie with all my heart. It is truly great and so was Margaret Mitchell.
i hope all the gwtw footage will be played at the correct speed
Gone with the wind is a great movie! A lot of people speak about this film because it brings views!
I love it! Well done👏👏👏👏🙂
Great work well researched! A must see for every GWTW fan. My only complaint was the low volume; I had it all the way up but the narration was still hard to hear! Advice for Part Two and succeeding parts.
If it offends you, don’t watch the movie. There’s some movies today I find highly offense so I just don’t watch. The movie was brilliantly made and reports what was happening during that time period. Hattie McDaniels said being an actress made her better money than any other work she could have had during that time. Loved her in movies!
Thank you!
Brilliant film!
My favorite Movie Ever!!! If anyone gets offended by this movie!! Thats your choice!!
finding this channel was like discovering a hidden gem
It's my all-time favorite movie