Bette Davis led to speculation in the press that she would be chosen to play Scarlett O'Hara, a similar character, in "Gone with the Wind". Davis expressed her desire to play Scarlett, and while David O. Selznick was conducting a search for the actress to play the role, a radio poll named her as the audience favorite. Warner offered her services to Selznick as part of a deal that also included Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, but Selznick did not consider Davis as suitable, and rejected the offer, while Davis did not want Flynn cast as Rhett Butler. Newcomer Vivien Leigh
Waterloo Bridge (1940 film) "Gaby" is a 1956 drama film with Leslie Caron and John Kerr. It is the third version of the play "Waterloo Bridge", previously made into films in 1931 and 1940. It is the only version of the play made in color. "Waterloo Bridge" stars Robert Taylor and Vivien Leigh, her first film after the success of "Gone with the Wind". The film was a success at the box office and nominated for two Academy Awards—Best Music for Herbert Stothart and Best Cinematography. It was also considered a personal favorite by both Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor. After Britain's declaration of