Hattie McDaniel: A Tale of Untold Intolerance in ‘Gone with the Wind’
Vivien Leigh and Hattie McDaniel: The Hypocrisy and Racism in Hollywood Vivien Leigh (1913-1967), the renowned British actress, is often celebrated for her role as Scarlett O’Hara in the iconic film ‘Gone with the Wind’ (1939). However, behind the scenes, lies a tale of hypocrisy and racism. In a still-issued publicity photo for the film, …