The Exhibitor (Nov 1939-May 1940)

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THE EXHIBITOR 11 GALA OPENINGS FOR “GONE WITH THE WIND” IN NEW YORK CITY AND ATLANTA IN NEW YORK CITY (Above). When, December 19, David O. Selznick’s production of Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind” opened at both the Astor and the Capitol, New York City, the whole industry turned out. In these pictures are seen a few of the celebrities. Top row shows Thomas J. Connors, Jr., and Ann Rutherford; Ned E. Depinet; Jules Levy; John Hay Whitney; Arthur Mayer; Joseph R. Vogel and Howard Dietz. Second row has Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. Schenck; Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Hays; Louella Parsons; Mr. and Mrs. William F. Rodgers; Olivia de Havilland and James Stewart. Third row reveals Charles C. Pettijohn and party; Charles C. Moskowitz; William A. Scully; E. J. Saunders Bottom shows sign on the Capitol; Walter Winchell and Walda Winched; sign at the Astor. IN ATLANTA (Below) . With a galaxy of stars, “Gone With the Wind” opened in the citadel of the Old South. Here are some highlights. Top left shows, just off the plane, Olivia de Havilland, David O. Selznick, Vivien Leigh, Mrs. Selznick, Mayor Hartsfield. Bottom left shows Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Mayor Hartsfield, William R. Ferguson, Howard Strickling. Center shows Mayor Hartsfield greeting Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dietz. Upper right shows Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Marsh (Margaret Mitchell), Dietz, Selznick. Bottom right shows William F. Rodgers and Thomas J. Connors being greeted by Ann Rutherford. December 27, 1939 QUAD.