Gone with the Wind Trivia Questions

Most scenes were filmed on soundstages in Culver City, California. Exterior shots of Tara were painted backdrops, and the Twelve Oaks barbecue was staged on a studio lot with fake trees.

Mitchell died in 1949, nearly a decade after the film's 1939 release. She had no plans for a sequel and famously said she was 'through with Scarlett.'

Producers wanted an American actress, but after a massive search, Leigh's screen test won them over. Her British accent was coached into a Southern drawl, and she became the iconic Scarlett.

Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress in 1940, making history as the first Black Oscar winner. However, she was barred from the Atlanta premiere due to segregation laws and sat at a separate table at the ceremony.

The Hays Code banned profanity, and 'damn' was on the list. Producer David O. Selznick fought to keep it, paying a $5,000 fine, and the line became one of cinema's most iconic.

Gable had a strict no-crying clause in his contract, fearing it would hurt his macho image. Directors worked around this by having him turn away or cutting away during emotional moments.

The scene was actually shot on the studio backlot using old sets from films like 'King Kong' and 'The Garden of Allah.' It was a cost-saving measure, but the flames were real and massive.

The final runtime was about 3 hours 45 minutes (with intermission). It was never cut down to under three hours; the length was intentional to match the epic novel.