Scarlett & Rhett
Frankly, my dear…
The headstrong Scarlett O’Hara and the cynical Rhett Butler, whose stormy love in the Civil War South is lost to pride and bad timing.
01Why it matters
The 1939 film is among the most-watched ever; its farewell is one of cinema's most famous lines.
02The conflict
Scarlett's love for another man and Rhett's wounded pride.
03The iconic moment
Rhett walking out: "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."
04What survived
Margaret Mitchell's novel; eight Oscars for the film.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Scarlett & Rhett famous?
The 1939 film is among the most-watched ever; its farewell is one of cinema's most famous lines.
How does the story of Scarlett & Rhett end?
Rhett walking out: "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Margaret Mitchell's novel; eight Oscars for the film.
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