In 2007, in an effort to find photos for a book of local history, John Maloof bought a box of photo negatives at a storage auction. There were no photos suitable for his book, but there was a mystery to solve. The box belonged to Vivian Maier, a nanny in Chicago’s Northshore for 40 years. Aft read more
Vivian Leigh and Clark Gable, are possibly the best known classic movie couples and their performance in the film, Gone with the Wind(1939), is one of the most romantic stories of all time.
Rhett and Scarlett, first meet at the Wilkes Twelve Oaks Plantation barbecue. Rhett is "a visitor from Char read more
Laurence Olivier first met Vivien Leigh after her performance in, The Mask of Virtue(1936)and they quickly became friends. They made only three films together, but Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier worked together many times if you include their stage performances.
The first film that Laurence read more
The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone(1961). Cast: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Lotte Lenya. Dir: Jose Quintero. Karen Stone, an actress, and her husband are vacationing in Rome. On the plane, her husband suffers a fatal heart attack. Karen decides to stay in Italy and rent a luxury apartment in Rome. The read more
That Hamilton Woman (1941). The film tells the story of Emma Hamilton, a dance-hall girl who became mistress to Admiral Horatio Nelson. The story begins with alcoholic Lady Hamilton, thrown into prison in the slums of Calais, and shows her past life in flashbacks, as she tells her story.
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Gone With the Wind(1939). The title is from the poem, Non Sum Qualis eram Bonae Sub Regno Cynarae by Ernest Dowson. Scarlett O'Hara, uses the phrase from a line in the book: when her home is taken by the Yankees, she wonders if her plantation, is still standing, or if it was "also gone with the wi read more
Despite her legendary stature, Leigh made fewer than twenty films in her career.
Was offered the supporting role of Isabella in Wuthering Heights (1939), but decided to hold out for the lead role of Cathy. Director William Wyler thought she was crazy to pass up the opportunity, telling her, "You read more
Storm in a Teacup(1937). Romantic comedy film starring Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison, and Cecil Parker. It is based on the German play Sturm im Wasserglas by Bruno Frank. A reporter writes an article that embarrasses a politician. Meanwhile, the newspaperman is also attracted to his target's daughte read more
TCM's Star of the Month is the beautiful, Vivian Leigh. Please check side bar to view which movies will be on TCM and to check out this months poll. Vivian Leigh, was born Vivian Mary read more
