Gone with the Wind Trivia

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GONE WITH THE WIND TRIVIA

1) What was the name of the novel Gone with the Wind was adapted from?

TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY TWILIGHT TARA GONE WITH THE WIND

The film was adapted from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel of the same name.

2) What did Clark Gable sometimes eat before his kissing scenes with Vivien Leigh?

GARLIC MINT LEAVES CHOCOLATE CINNAMON

According to Frank Buckingham, a technician who observed the film being made, Gable liked to make mischief by eating garlic before kissing Vivien Leigh.

3) How much does Rhett bid to dance with Scarlett at the charity ball?

$300 $25 $75 $150

Demonstrating both contempt and desire for Scarlett, Rhett shocks the audience into silence by boldly bidding $150 "in gold" for her as a dancing partner. Because she is in mourning, Rhett is told that she cannot accept. But Scarlett, scandalously and rebelliously, accepts.

4) How old was the actress who played Scarlett O'Hara's mother?

58 48 38 28

Barbara O'Neil was only 28 when she appeared as Ellen O'Hara. Vivien Leigh was 25 when she appeared as Scarlett, who is only 16 at the beginning of the film.

5) Which character says: "I wanted you desperately but I didn't think you wanted me"?

ASHLEY SCARLETT MELANIE RHETT

SCARLETT: I wanted you. I wanted you desperately but I didn't think you wanted me.
RHETT BUTLER: It seems we've been at cross purposes, doesn't it?

6) Which actor threatened to boycott the premiere of Gone with the Wind?

GEORGE REEVES VIVIEN LEIGH HATTIE MCDANIEL CLARK GABLE

When Clark Gable found out that Hattie McDaniel (Mammy) and the other black stars of the film would not be allowed to attend the premiere in racially segregated Atlanta, he threatened to boycott the premiere. It was McDaniel herself who talked him into going.

7) What is the name of the O'Hara family's cotton plantation?

MAGNOLIA TARA BELLE MEADE TWELVE OAKS

In the story, Tara is located 5 miles (8 km) from Jonesboro (originally spelled Jonesborough), in Clayton County, on the east side of the Flint River about 20 miles (32 km) south of Atlanta.

8) How does Scarlett's daughter die?

HORSE ACCIDENT SCARLET FEVER IN A FIRE FALLING DOWN THE STAIRS

Eugenie Victoria "Bonnie Blue" Butler dies while trying to jump a wall on her pony.

9) Who is Scarlett's first husband?

FRANK KENNEDY CHARLES HAMILTON ASHLEY WILKES RHETT BUTLER

Scarlett is widowed when Charles dies from a bout of pneumonia and measles while serving in the Confederate Army.

10) What is the last line of Gone with the Wind?

I'LL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN HOW FICKLE IS WOMAN FRANKLY, MY DEAR, I DON'T GIVE A DAMN TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY

When Rhett walks out on her, Scarlett is left standing in the hall of her mansion. Her final words: "I'll go home and think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."