“I don't see how it could possibly be made into a movie unless the entire book was scrapped and Shirley Temple cast as 'Bonnie,' Mae West as 'Belle,' and Stepin Fetchit as 'Uncle Peter.'”
Quote by Margaret Mitchell
Work
Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the wind letters, 1936-1949
This volume compiles a selection of letters written by Margaret Mitchell from 1936 to 1949. The correspondence provides insight into the author's life immediately following the massive success of her novel. It captures her reactions to sudden literary fame, her thoughts on the Hollywood film adaptation, and her responses to a vast amount of reader mail. The letters also document her charitable endeavors, her relationships with publishing professionals, and her day-to-day personal experiences, offering a comprehensive portrait of the author's post-publication life until her death in 1949. more
Author
Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell, an American author born on November 8, 1900, and died on August 16, 1949, is best known for her novel 'Gone with the Wind'. This historical novel, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction, has won the hearts of readers worldwide. more