The Scarlett Letters

One month after her novel Gone With the Wind was published, Margaret Mitchell sold the movie rights for fifty thousand dollars. Despite her initial reluctance to be involved with the film adaptation, Mitchell's maternal interest in her literary creation and her Southern manners compelled her to respond to every fan letter. This collection of her letters offers a unique perspective as the author observes the Dream Factory at work, navigating the intricacies of filmmaking and the eccentricities of a movie-crazed public. Her storytelling ability shines through her correspondence with Hollywood's elite and thousands of fans, aspiring actresses, and entrepreneurs.