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'Gone with the Wind' celebrates its 75th anniversary
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Dec 15, 2014
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'Gone with the Wind' celebrates its 75th anniversary
To celebrate the film's big anniversary, several new books about the film are being published and a new collector's edition Blu-Ray is being released
American actor Clark Gable (1901 - 1960) in his role as Rhett Butler kissing the hand of a tearful Scarlett O'Hara, played by Vivien Leigh in 'Gone With The Wind'.
American actor Clark Gable (1901 - 1960) in his role as Rhett Butler kissing the hand of a tearful Scarlett O'Hara, played by Vivien Leigh in 'Gone With The Wind'.
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To celebrate the film's big anniversary, several new books about the film are being published and a new collector's edition Blu-Ray is being released

Seventy-five years ago today, the epic Civil War drama 'Gone with the Wind' premiered in Atlanta, Georgia. To celebrate the film's big anniversary, several new books about the film are being published and a new collector's edition Blu-Ray is being released. 

The historical romance touches on themes that continue to span generations, like that of survival. Joining us to talk more about the film's enduring appeal is movie critic Susan Granger, whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Redbook and Ladies Home Journal among others. You can see more of her work here.