People often strive towards extravagant goals in life, and when they are not met, they tend to lose hope. The film Gone with the Wind focuses on the struggles of Southerners during the Civil War. The 1939 film was directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, and Sam Wood. David O. Selznick was an important person in the process of making this film possible. As the producer, he was able to make sure the film could reach its highest potential. Lee Garmes and Ernest Haller were in charge of the cinematography. With these two great minds working together the cinematic effects were able to leave an impact on the audience. Although the director, producer, and cinematographer play a very important role in making a film, the actors are the ones who really steal the show. Clark Gable played Rhett Butler, Vivien Leigh played Scarlett O’Hara, Leslie Howard played Ashley Wilkes, and Olivia de Havilland played Melanie Hamilton.
Gone with the Wind is about a selfish, spoiled Southern girl named Scarlett O’Hara. Although Scarlett knew that land was very important in the South, she did not appreciate Tara, the plantation her family owned. Throughout the film, Scarlett obsesses over Ashley Wilkes, who marries his cousin Melanie Hamilton. At a barbecue announcing Ashley and Melanie’s engagement, Scarlett meets Rhett Butler, who has a terrible reputation. As the Civil War begins, Scarlett accepts a marriage proposal by Melanie’s brother, Charles, in attempt to get back at Ashley. Unfortunately Charles was killed soon after the war begun. Scarlett however, was more concerned about not being allowed to go to parties and having to wear black. During her time spent with her sister-in-law, she also became close with Rhett Butler who often gave her extravagant gifts and spoiled her. When the war ends Scarlett inherits Tara but has a difficult time managing it. She attempts to get money from Rhett to pay the taxes on Tara, but, when she fails, she turns to her sister’s fiancé, Frank...