Moonlight and Magnolias
by Ron Hutchinson

Name: Moonlight and Magnolias
Brand: Ron Hutchinson
SKU: 9780822220848
Rating: 3.77 (117 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

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105 mins1930sInterior SetPeriod CostumesBritish Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers generally find 'Moonlight and Magnolias' to be a humorous exploration of the behind-the-scenes drama involving 'Gone With the Wind'. Many enjoy its entertaining premise and the dynamics between the characters, although some note that it can feel repetitive and occasionally preachy. Overall, the play garners a positive reception, particularly among fans of the original film.

Witty and entertaining dialogueStrong performances by the castAppeals to 'Gone With the Wind' fansCan feel repetitive at timesSomewhat preachy elements

Synopsis

This is an insight into 1930s Hollywood and an epic of laughter.

David O. Selznick is determined to rewrite Gone with the Wind.

He engages the services of “script doctor” Ben Hecht, who has never read the book, and director Victor Fleming, poached straight from the set of The Wizard of Oz.

Press Reviews

"An affectionate portrait of the legendary movie producer David O. Selznick and his collaborators… plenty of genuine wit in the dialogue, and the characters are drawn with such affection that one can’t help but cheer for them."
— New York Post

"A Hollywood dream-factory farce."
— Chicago Sun Times

"Consumers of vintage Hollywood insider stories will eat up Hutchinson’s diverting conjecture as to what actually happened behind those closed doors."
— Variety