 Join our Discord!
|
| If you have been locked out of your account you can request a password reset here. |
Difference between revisions of "Gone with the Wind"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Pandolfini (talk | contribs) |
|||
| (5 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
| − | |name = Gone with the Wind | + | |name = ''Gone with the Wind'' |
|picture = gwtwposter.jpg | |picture = gwtwposter.jpg | ||
| − | |caption = '' | + | |caption = ''Re-release poster'' |
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
|director = Victor Fleming | |director = Victor Fleming | ||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
|studio= Selznick International Pictures | |studio= Selznick International Pictures | ||
|distributor= Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | |distributor= Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | ||
| − | | | + | |character2 = Rhett Butler |
| − | | | + | |actor2= [[Clark Gable]] |
| − | |||
| − | |||
|character3= Scarlett O'Hara | |character3= Scarlett O'Hara | ||
|actor3= [[Vivian Leigh]] | |actor3= [[Vivian Leigh]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|character5=Ashley Wilkes | |character5=Ashley Wilkes | ||
|actor5= [[Leslie Howard]] | |actor5= [[Leslie Howard]] | ||
| − | |character6= | + | |character6= Melanie Hamilton |
| − | |actor6= | + | |actor6= Olivia de Havilland |
| − | |character7= | + | |character7= Mammy |
| − | |actor7 | + | |actor7= Hattie McDaniel |
| − | |||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''''Gone with the Wind''''' is a 1939 American adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's best-selling novel of the same name, directed by Victor Fleming starring [[Vivian Leigh]], [[Clark Gable]], [[Leslie Howard]] and Olivia de Havilland. It was nominated for thirteen Academy Awards, winning eight, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Vivian Leigh, and Best Supporting Actress for Hattie McDaniel, who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award. Adjusted for inflation, and helped along by several re-releases, it is the most successful motion picture of all time. |
| + | {{Film Title}} | ||
__TOC__<br clear="all"> | __TOC__<br clear="all"> | ||
| Line 34: | Line 29: | ||
==Remington Model 1858 Army== | ==Remington Model 1858 Army== | ||
| − | After escaping Atlanta, Rhett Butler ([[Clark Gable]]) leaves Scarlett ([[Vivian Leigh]]) on her own so he can go fight in the war | + | After escaping Atlanta, Rhett Butler ([[Clark Gable]]) leaves Scarlett ([[Vivian Leigh]]) on her own so he can go fight in the war. Before leaving, he gives Scarlett a [[Remington 1858]] Revolver, which she later uses to shoot a Union soldier in the face. |
[[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.]] | [[Image:Remington1858-1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington 1858 New Army - .44 caliber.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:gwtw1858-3.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtw1858-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Rhett ([[Clark Gable]]) gives Scarlett ([[Vivian Leigh]]) his Remington 1858 for personal protection.]] |
| − | [[Image:gwtw1858-2.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtw1858-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scarlett opens a drawer to get the revolver, when union soldier shows up.]] |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:GWTW_6.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scarlett descending the stairs with a Remington 1858 revolver in her hand.]] |
| − | [[Image:gwtw1858-1.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:Gwtw1858-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scarlett takes her shoes off so she can go quietly.]] |
| + | [[Image:gwtw1858-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scarlett holds her 1858 Remington, after just having shot the Union soldier.]] | ||
==Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion== | ==Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion== | ||
| Line 45: | Line 41: | ||
The Yankee deserter ([[Paul Hurst]]) that attempts to steal from Scarlett's house is seen wielding a [[Colt 1860 Army]], which was the Union Army's general issue revolver. Scarlett is also seen using one later on while trying to defend herself from a couple of homeless guys. | The Yankee deserter ([[Paul Hurst]]) that attempts to steal from Scarlett's house is seen wielding a [[Colt 1860 Army]], which was the Union Army's general issue revolver. Scarlett is also seen using one later on while trying to defend herself from a couple of homeless guys. | ||
[[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber.]] | [[Image:1860Army.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt 1860 Army - .44 caliber.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:gwtw1860-2.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtw1860-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The Yankee deserter holding his 1860 Army.]] |
| − | [[Image:gwtw1860-3.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtw1860-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scarlett prepares to head off to the mill, before leaving she places an 1860 in her lap, stating she can shoot straight, if she doesn't have to shoot far.]] |
| − | [[Image:gwtw1860-1.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtw1860-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Scarlett attempts to pull her 1860 on one of the bums, but he gets the upper hand on her.]] |
==Unknown Revolver== | ==Unknown Revolver== | ||
| − | Ashley Wilkes ([[Leslie Howard]]) comes down the stairs before leaving to fight, a revolver that is hard to identify is seen holstered on his hip, more than likely it is a | + | Ashley Wilkes ([[Leslie Howard]]) comes down the stairs before leaving to fight, a revolver that is hard to identify is seen holstered on his hip, more than likely it is a Colt Navy, seeing as it was the most common revolver purchased by Confederate Troops. |
| − | [[Image:gwtwunknownrevolver-1.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtwunknownrevolver-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ashley Wilkes in uniform, with his revolver on his side.]] |
==Springfield 1861 Rifle== | ==Springfield 1861 Rifle== | ||
The film takes place during the Civil War, so many soldiers are seen with [[Springfield 1861]] rifles | The film takes place during the Civil War, so many soldiers are seen with [[Springfield 1861]] rifles | ||
| − | [[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Springfield1861.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield 1861 - .58 caliber minie ball.]] |
| − | [[Image:gwtwspringfield-2.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtwspringfield-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|As Atlanta is shelled by Sherman, many soldiers are seen marching through Atlanta with Springfield Rifles over their shoulders.]] |
| − | [[Image:gwtwspringfield-1.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:gwtwspringfield-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A rack of Springfield Rifles is seen in the Army Jail .]] |
==Cannons== | ==Cannons== | ||
Cannons are seen during the film | Cannons are seen during the film | ||
| + | [[Image:gwtwcannon-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Atlanta is besieged by Sherman.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:gwtwcannon-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Union troops sit behind their cannons during the siege of Atlanta.]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
| Line 74: | Line 70: | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:National Film Registry]] | [[Category:National Film Registry]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Academy Award Best Picture]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:25, 29 September 2015
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's best-selling novel of the same name, directed by Victor Fleming starring Vivian Leigh, Clark Gable, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland. It was nominated for thirteen Academy Awards, winning eight, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Vivian Leigh, and Best Supporting Actress for Hattie McDaniel, who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award. Adjusted for inflation, and helped along by several re-releases, it is the most successful motion picture of all time.
The following weapons were used in the film Gone with the Wind:
Remington Model 1858 Army
After escaping Atlanta, Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) leaves Scarlett (Vivian Leigh) on her own so he can go fight in the war. Before leaving, he gives Scarlett a Remington 1858 Revolver, which she later uses to shoot a Union soldier in the face.
Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion
The Yankee deserter (Paul Hurst) that attempts to steal from Scarlett's house is seen wielding a Colt 1860 Army, which was the Union Army's general issue revolver. Scarlett is also seen using one later on while trying to defend herself from a couple of homeless guys.
Unknown Revolver
Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard) comes down the stairs before leaving to fight, a revolver that is hard to identify is seen holstered on his hip, more than likely it is a Colt Navy, seeing as it was the most common revolver purchased by Confederate Troops.
Springfield 1861 Rifle
The film takes place during the Civil War, so many soldiers are seen with Springfield 1861 rifles
Cannons
Cannons are seen during the film
