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Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Nov 18, 2014
Legendary character actor Thomas Mitchell's portrayal of Gerald O'Hara in Gone With the Wind (1939) was one of the highlights of his career. Here, in the film's opening scene, he tells Scarlett, "Land is the only thing in the world worth workin' for, worth fightin' for, worth dyin' for."
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Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 17, 2014
If there’s a name synonymous with versatility in acting that name is Thomas Mitchell. Equally adept at comedy and drama, Mitchell made memorable appearances in some of the greatest movies of the golden age. He was Gerald O’Hara in Victor Fleming’s GONE WITH THE WIND, Doc Boone
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Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Jul 11, 2013
Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Character Actor Thomas Mitchell, born July 11, 1892!
Veteran Character Actor Thomas Mitchell has appeared in such a wonderful array of iconic films — and has portrayed such a diverse palette of characters — that it’s almost hard to know where
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Spoilers Posted by Duke Mantee on Apr 20, 2012
The name Thomas Mitchell may not be instantly recognizable, but his list of credits should illicit a knowing “ohhh, that guy.” Mitchell was born in 1892 in New Jersey, to Irish parents. The on-screen persona he created was most definitely Irish, usually hard-drinking, stout, and usually one who
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