Gone With the Wind Commemorative Stamp

This 25-cent stamp was issued March 23, 1990 in Hollywood, California as part of a set of four stamps commemorating classic films (the others being The Wizard of Oz, Beau Geste, and Stagecoach) released in 1939 and winners or nominees of Academy Awards in 1940. First day of issue ceremonies were held three days before the 1990 Academy Awards presentation, marking the 50th anniversary of Gone With the Wind's receiving nine Oscars at the 1940 ceremonies, including best picture, best actress (Vivian Leigh), best supporting actress (Hattie McDaniel), and best director (Victor Fleming). The movie version of Margaret Mitchell's epic novel had also been nominated for five other Oscars--including best actor (Clark Gable) and best supporting actress (Olivia de Havilland).

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