In an era of gallant gentlemen and graceful young ladies, love blossomed like magnolia flowers, sweet and fresh. Against a backdrop of genteel plantations and sunny sultry days, one young woman personified the southern belle of antebellum Georgia. Charming and captivating, she stole the hearts of many beaux. But above all, she was sure and determined, smart and strong. Wonderfully romantic, but thoroughly modern in her independence, she was Scarlett O'Hara, the unforgettable heroine of Gone With the Wind.
Her passionate spirit shone in an early, memorable scene at a neighboring plantation, Twelve Oaks. Here she declared her eternal love for Ashley Wilkes, promised to marry Charles Hamilton, and met the man destined to play the most important role in her life -the dashing Rhett Butler. This scene is beautifully captured in this wonderful doll.
The acclaimed movie Gone With the Wind recounted a story of the Old South that has enthralled generations of filmgoers. The search for the perfect Scarlett took two long years and included over one thousand auditions. At last, Vivien Leigh was found to have a beautiful resemblance to the character and a fire to match.
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