Gone With The Wind remains the highest grossing movie of all time if box office receipts were adjusted for inflation. (Take that, James Cameron!).

It was also for many years the most successful Oscar-winning movie (netting 8 awards), including Best Picture.

I’m not sure if I have ever sat through all 3 hours and 42 minutes of it. I certainly remember the ‘frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn” parting line and the burning of Atlanta sequence. but these may be scenes that I have seen on TV programmes a long time ago. 

I may not get the chance to see the full movie on TV anytime soon, as it has what are now recognised as some worrying attitudes towards slavery and black characters.

None of that is apparent in these marketing materials, which focus on the classic love story between Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. 

Above are super-rare Spanish heralds from the movie’s first release in Spain in the 50s. Considering these would have been printed in thousands to give out to theatre-goers, very few seem to have survived. I think its nice to know from this vintage promotional material exactly where and when the film was screened.

I also have the above Belgian poster by the prolific artist Raymond Elseviers. This is from a 70s re-release. Plus, for good measure, here’s the classic Rhett/Scarlett illustration from another 70s release in France, along with a set of lobby cards!

All of these items are for sale here.