Reeves's film career began in 1939 when he was cast as Stuart Tarleton (incorrectly listed in the film's credits as Brent Tarleton), one of Scarlett O'Hara's suitors in "Gone with the Wind". It was a minor role, but he and Fred Crane were in the film's opening scene. (Reeves and Crane both dyed their hair red to portray the Tarleton twins.) After "Gone with the Wind" was filmed, Reeves returned to the Pasadena Playhouse and was given the lead role in the play "Pancho". This part directly led to him being contracted to Warner Brothers. Warner changed his professional name to George Reeves. His "Gone with the Wind" screen credit reflects the change. Between the start of "Gone With the Wind" production and its release 12 months later, several films on his Warner contract were made and released, making "Gone With the Wind" his first film role, but his fifth film release.