Had my next to last session of my Hutton House Lecture series, 1939 In Technicolor, with the first half of the David O’ Selznick monumental production of Margaret Mitchell’s GONE WITH THE WIND (up until Scarlett’s oath and intermission). Discussed the genesis of the Mitchell novel, and the search for Scarlett and production background. Question came up about Max Steiner’s score, and I discussed the fact that Steiner had a very busy year in 1939. After part one, I showed some behind the scenes photos, and some Scarlett screen tests.  Next week, in our last session of 1939 In Technicolor, we will see the second part of GONE WITH THE WIND, and more visual surprises afterwards.