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War sees whole societies “gone with the wind,” and Trump doesn't appear to give a damn.
Who can ever forget Margaret Mitchell's epic novel, Gone with the Wind? When it was adapted for the big screen in 1939, the film sold a whopping 60 million tickets during its first four years—roughly half of the then-current census count.
Who can ever forget Margaret Mitchell's epic novel, Gone with the Wind ? When it was adapted for the big screen in 1939, the film sold a whopping 60 million tickets during its first four years—roughly half of the then-current census count. It was no flash in the pan, proving that its power was not to be diminished over time.
For roughly half a century, Gone with the Wind was the unchallenged top box office draw. Starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard and Olivia De Havilland, the movie's depictions of the tragedies of love and war captivated both the U.S. and the world alike.
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