A classic film that turned controversial in recent years still sits on plenty of “greatest films of all time” lists.
When film enthusiasts think Clark Gable, their minds often go to Gone With the Wind, which is ranked No. 4 on the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest Movies of All Time. It still holds an impressive 90% average critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which offers the following synopsis:
“On the eve of the American Civil War, rich, beautiful and self-centered Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh, in her Oscar winning role) has everything she could want—except Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). But as the war devastates the South, Scarlett discovers the strength within herself to protect her family and rebuild her life. Through everything, she longs for Ashley, seemingly—unaware that she is already married to the man she really loves (Gable)—and who truly loves her—until she finally drives him away. Only then does Scarlett realize what she has lost… and decides to win him back.”
You’d think Gable were the Academy Award winner for his lead role in the historical romance film — but no dice. Instead, the Oscar in 1940 went to Robert Donat for his performance in Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
The inspirational drama film holds a lesser 81% Rotten Tomatoes score based on 21 reviews. Here’s the offered synopsis:
“Young schoolteacher Charles Edward Chipping (Donat) imposes strict discipline on his young charges at a Victorian-era English public school, becoming a fearsome presence on the campus grounds. But the love of spirited young suffragette Katherine Ellis (Greer Garson) brings the Latin instructor out of his shell and makes him a beloved campus institution into the 20th century and through the shattering violence of World War I. The film is based on the best-selling novel by James Hilton.”
Gone With the Wind is arguably Gable’s most iconic role of his decorated career. Does that mean the 1940 Best Actor winner was an upset? To the cinephiles who have seen both films, we’d love to hear from you!
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