On this day May 19, 1980, NBC aired the made for TV movie The Scarlett O’Hara War, a dramatized account of the search for the perfect actress to play Scarlett O’Hara in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. The movie explored the behind the scenes drama and fierce competition among Hollywood’s biggest names of the era vying for the coveted role.
Featuring a strong ensemble cast, the film delved into the political games, studio manipulation and personal struggles of stars like Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Paulette Goddard and Vivien Leigh. It offered viewers a nostalgic and stylized look at Golden Age Hollywood through the lens of one of the most iconic casting searches in film history.
The Scarlett O’Hara War received positive reviews and was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, praised for its performances and historical flair.
Fun fact: The film was part of NBC’s larger series Moviola, which dramatized key moments in classic Hollywood history.
Featuring a strong ensemble cast, the film delved into the political games, studio manipulation and personal struggles of stars like Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Paulette Goddard and Vivien Leigh. It offered viewers a nostalgic and stylized look at Golden Age Hollywood through the lens of one of the most iconic casting searches in film history.
The Scarlett O’Hara War received positive reviews and was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, praised for its performances and historical flair.
Fun fact: The film was part of NBC’s larger series Moviola, which dramatized key moments in classic Hollywood history.
