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.'

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.

She was not the first choice; many American actresses were considered earlier in the extensive talent search. She was a late contender and won the role after a screen test.

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.

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.

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.

Gable initially resisted but was convinced by director Victor Fleming to cry. In the final film, he weeps openly after his daughter's death, so no rewrites occurred.