This lavish adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s best-seller is the epitome of Hollywood romance. Its historical and political setting – the South around the time of the American Civil War – plays second fiddle to the extended sentimental education of petulant belle Scarlett O’Hara (Leigh), most memorably in her fiery encounter with handsome Rhett Butler (Gable). Certificate: PG. Runtime: 3 hours 42 minutes.