A tribute to Olivia de Havilland as Melanie in Gone With the Wind (1939)

One of my video tributes to Miss de Havilland on her 100th birth anniversary. Happy Birthday!
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Posted on July 1st, 2016

[@BlaBla-jj6sh]

After the passing of Kirk Douglas at the ripe age of 103 earlier this year, Olivia de Havilland may have been last one left of Hollywood's Golden Age. Imagine having played in arguably the most famous and successful movie of all times, Gone With The Wind and still be alive - *eighty* years later! Alas, this gracious screen legend has now passed too. But her movies and talent remain timeless.

[@nelliethursday1812]

We have Angela Lansbury Marsha Hunt (104) Nehemiah Pershoff (102) Margaret O' Brian(sp) June Lockhart Kim Novak and a few others but they are sadly leaving us with their forever memories today's Hollywood cannot hold a candle to the true stars of the Golden age of Hollywood.

[@positivelysimful1283]

She nailed this role. It would have been so easy to make Melanie 2-dimensional but she was able to give her depth with such subtleness.

[@TheHerrUlf]

Word

[@jackiellewellyn7841]

Subtlety

[@lukasmiller486]

I just watched "Gone With the Wind" again and was deeply moved by the character of Melanie because she was a true lady and a true Christian--someone who showed love, compassion and forgiveness to everyone even if they didn't deserve it. That's what we need to strive to be like.

[@maryk446]

Exactly. Also, Melanie was born to wealth and could have easily just been a shallow society lady. But she was not spoiled and she strove for virtue. We could see it when she told Scarlett that no, she wasn't tired taking care of the wounded soldiers because they could all be Ashley. Also, she didn't have any self-righteousness in her. Look how kind she was to Belle Watling, despite what Belle did for a living. And what woman would ever give up her wedding ring for any cause? To me Melanie was a lot like Dorothea Brooke in the novel "MIddlemarch."

[@karenlindakostin2153]

Me too! I love every movie that Olivia acted in. GONE WITH THE WIND is EPIC for sure! I never get tired of watching it. Yes; she was a true Christian like Ginger Roger was and quite a few movie stars from the GOLDEN ERA of HOLLYWOOD. I will meet her face to face in heaven when it's my turn to go. Of course, I look forward to meeting Jesus face to face first! To be present with the Lord is the fullness of joy; it is written. The historical events that Olivia lived to see from a young girl to a beautiful senior citizen are mind-boggling to me! Now she is face to face with her Lord of all; having known that HISstory is true from beginning to end. NO END for her at all but rather a new beginning, with no end; eternal life; thanks to having become a born again Christian.

[@robertchflynn]

@@karenlindakostin2153 lol

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

Yes. I agree.

[@stormking989]

A lady of grace and elegance.

[@lubosmotl5200]

RIP, Mrs de Havilland.

[@randic7995]

Watching this after so many years, I never realized how beautiful Melanie really was; her beautiful smile and complexion. Not flashy, but uniquely beautiful.

[@TheHerrUlf]

You've taken your words right out of my mouth. She's truly beautiful

[@ras5212]

These memories are golden. Rest in peace dear.

[@karenlindakostin2153]

I feel so sad! However, know that the second Olivia'sd heart stopped; she was with Jesus Christ in her FOREVER home; in Heaven. Born again Christian that I know I'll meet when it's my turn to leave this earth. What a day of rejoicing that will be.

[@Mrownica]

I am a man I was born in 1976 I saw Olivie de Havilland for the first time in the movie Captain Blood from 1935. Her appearance in the film was not only the appearance of an excellent actress but also an amazing beautiful girl when she was 19 years old she was young and beautiful actually hypnotized me You can it was possible to fall in love with her without memory at first sight. This film, due to her amazing beauty, not only spiritual, but also beauty, was deep in the mine mind. As soon as the news of her death appeared, I immediately remembered her actor creation in this film. Olivio died for the world I can only write rest in peace for me and for many other fans who love your by film creations you will live forever and you will always remain in our memory Robert from Poland

[@alberhaag65]

A beautiful lady. They don't make 'em like her anymore.

[@ahmedelserafy8157]

She was so warm and loving in that picture

[@steffigavin9152]

RIP Ms. de Havilland. You were the perfect Melanie in my favorite movie.

[@kate_cooper]

Always remember that when every other actress in the world wanted to play Scarlett O’Hara, Olivia de Havilland was the only one who wanted to play Melanie. If you think about it, she’s giving you some good life advice there.

[@appleforever6664]

RIP Olivia, you will be missed.

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

🍎🍏🍎

[@veritasomniavincit7]

Goodbye Tara, farewell Madame de Havilland. There will always be a an image of you etched in the lens of my memory,. You were the last of the Golden Age and you will forever be beautiful.

[@anniegoldenberg9848]

wonderful actress and person 💖

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

Rest In Peace, Olivia De Havilland. What a beautiful, classy lady you were.

[@khushisingh7403]

She is still one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood!

[@DCBARNONE89]

This great movie wouldn't have been the same or as good without Olivia DeHavilland in it! 🤩

[@lylestavast7652]

Saddened that we hear this morning she has died. rip - beautiful portrayal in Gone with the Wind - well worth being remembered for.

[@renarga6886]

Happy 101st Birthday, Olivia de Havilland! God bless you!

[@Mezz2408]

Gone with the wind. Rest In Peace beautiful legend.

[@WWAHP]

RIP Miss de Havilland, You'll be missed.

[@anitaellenmcgee7430]

Happy Birthday Olivia you should have gotten an Academy Award for the Snake Pit

[@karenlindakostin2153]

She acted to perfection in The Snakepit, eh? Then again she acted to perfection with every role she got during the GOLDEN AGE Hollywood. She was a gentle spirit REAL LADY; but also strong when she had to be. A well-balnced human being.

[@mattg8431]

104 yrs, amazing long life

[@operabilia]

She was undeniably the most classy, shrewd and humble artists of the Hollywood golden age. Unassuming, generous and witty. RIP.

[@pollysbuddy]

Rip Olivia De Havilland you were one of the best.

[@nelsonvega3444]

Yes I’m very old ..and treasure the movies of those days …the acting and direction was incredible in those days ….we do have great actors and directors this days too …but there is something special about those old days ….I’m so glad many of those movies have been preserved for all to see….

[@Moniqueclassique]

So true!

[@missy-cj5bs]

Melanie.. Mellie.... What a big heart...what a wonderfull wife.. thank you Mellie.. RIP Olivia de Havilland.....

[@cesarm2195]

RIP Olivia de Havilland, our Melanie.

[@mag5020]

Melanie brings tears to my eyes. A wonderful character.

[@zane401]

What a outstanding legacy of work this woman left for us watch - RIP

[@naveensarawagi7442]

Unique artiste.. Miss olivia de havilland was the quintessential alternate performer through her 50 odd films

[@rogerkincaid931]

She will be remembered. RIP.

[@Einfach-Arno-Art]

R.I.P. Mrs. Olivia de Havilland, our Miss Melanie.

[@missy-cj5bs]

Thank you Olivia.. thank so very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@weinerschnitzelrock1]

Face of an angel !

[@rkomgm3932]

Happy 104th birthday Olivia did you ever realise you would be the last living actress from Hollywood’s Golden Era ?

[@johnchipol7716]

I fully agree that she is the last not when larry king said in 2011 that liz taylor was the last how wrong he was

[@bryangobonkers]

Rip

[@BarbieLiu]

A great actress she played in this film. Was overwhelmed with sadness when Melanie died leaving her beloved family behind. 😭

[@karenlindakostin2153]

I feel sad too! Yet she had a long life on this earth. Silly, eh? I feel like I've lost a family;y member over her passing on. I have a movie with her in it; ready to watch. I pray I don't end up crying all the way through it; knowing a bright and shinning STAR has left us.

[@fredclaessens2087]

Rest in peace Olivia, Your unique sweetness and kindness moved me a long time ago. Thank you for that. God Bless forever 🙏

[@thisismedoods6597]

Rip miss de Havilland I love. You and gone with the wind🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DavidJohnson-yq4nz]

Beautiful beyond words and a great actor

[@gladysmaroue9167]

Thank You.perfect

[@andreinaolivares4013]

Olivia de Havilland was one of the most long-lived actresses of the Hollywood Golden age. She died at the age of 104 years old. R.I.P.

[@riha6468]

RIP! 104 yrs old...amazing!

[@dagmarschrader730]

Eine ganz große Lady ist von uns gegangen. Sie lebt mit ihren Filmen weiter, unvergessen 💎💎💎 Dagmar

[@VanityFair-zs7uh]

Beautiful !

[@clairesalmonson1588]

i love her but i also wish the scene was here where she’s in her nightgown carrying ashley’s heavy sword, ready to protect scarlett from the deserter at tara even though she’s been weak and sick... i love her

[@LeslieGMN]

@Claire Salmonson I agree, but the sword wasn’t Ashley’s. It had been Melanie’s father’s, and then passed down to her brother Charles. His son Wade then inherited it, but Wade was left out of the movie.

[@elsaalcala5486]

LeslieGMN Corny way of life

[@randellbattaglia3950]

"Scarlett, you killed him, I'm glad you killed him."

[@JRobbySh]

Reviewers speak of her as almost saintly, as if sancity were weakness. But Melanie was a saint, and her willingess to use the sword was a sign of a strength that armed her against whatever foe attacked her and hers. No actress ever radiated such joy.

[@stefanmakara373]

@@JRobbySh Agreed, I mean several Christian saints were also warriors. Being willing to use a sword to protect her own doesn't take away from her great character.

[@91zxer]

That just brought tears to my eyes. RIP Olivia. Thank you Monique, that was very well done!

[@markpedroza7294]

R.I.P. Maid Mariam🙏🏻❣

[@barbarastrauch2892]

Eine wunderschöne Frau , auch noch im Alter !!

[@lillistarg7015]

Olivia de Havilland, born July 1, 1916. Happy 104th Birthday !!

[@johnchipol7716]

Probably the kindest woman ever on film melanie

[@karenlindakostin2153]

Thank you for doing this video. I just watched GONE WITH THE WIOND again on the weekend. I was daydreaming about Olivia on Sunday! Then again yesterday, Monday, July 26th.

[@danfab4]

I am sure you are deeply saddened to hear that Miss De Havilland has passed away this July 2020. Great tribute!! I too am deeply saddened!

[@thisismedoods6597]

Rip miss de Havilland

[@video198712]

Happy Birthday, Ms. de Havilland!!!!

[@cosybully]

Those amazing eyes!

[@carrietezeno6327]

One OF THE GREATEST Actress Ever 🙌 👏 ❤ RIH Beautiful Angel 😇 💖 You Are Love And Miss Love This 🎥 Awesome Casting 👌 ❤ One Of My Favorite Movie Of All Time

[@coletanner5193]

Her son in the movie (Mickey Kuhn) is still alive as well..the only 2 credited actors from GWTW alive(there are uncredited alive as well)

[@TheLadyPlantagenet]

Rest in peace wonderful Olivia

[@briangoldy8784]

Such a Sweet an Wonderful Face,,,,,,,,God's Speed. Pretty Lady..

[@Alvarocardenascanales]

thanks for that masterful interpretation.

[@victoremmanuell_ptbr1902]

Now we all can say "the golden era of Hollywood closes its doors"!! She was the last remaining representative of an era in that Hollywood was ESSENTIAL to worldwide movies..... Now Netflix, Amazon and other local streamings are more important while Hollywood is invaded by a bunch of crap movies!! RIP Ms. DeHavilland!!!

[@gothicagypsy9116]

May you Rest in peace Olivia Thank You For all ur Movies and Beautiful Memories For All Those Years😔💔😇 God bless you dear Lady👑🌹 for all Eternity Amen😇🙏💟 🌹🕯🌹🌈🕊

[@vioricaneagu2251]

Che grazia ed eleganza... ❤🌹

[@roshelen884]

Rip a very great lady I'm sad she passed I've loved to meet her she was the kart cast member of gwtw

[@TS-bn7zt]

God bless you beautiful Olivia. We won’t forget you. RIP.❤️

[@solinvictus8265]

She always had a sweet kind demeanor

[@debbielundberg9379]

Best movie ever made.xx

[@nuriagonzalezhernandez6735]

Yo pienso que es uno de los mejores films de la historia y ella una gran actriz dep

[@rebecca1040]

Merci à vous tous De lui rendre hommage C était une belle actrice elle avait Du talent dommage elle et partit Grâce à ses reportages pour ne jamais l oublier Merci à vous une admiratrice 💕💕

[@luisangellermoherranz8322]

R.I.P Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020)

[@francisrodgers4037]

One classy looking lady.

[@rexcrossnet]

Rest in peace Olivia de Havilland

[@vidojekovacevic9731]

RIP ANGEL

[@zoherrebouazza4864]

Rip

[@dwhitman3092]

Wonderful actress! Her sister was as well....

[@lovely_bonnie_dixie_and_nippon]

olivia de havilland forever amen

[@imreszmodis1441]

Happy 102 ! :)

[@scottaznavourian5791]

@edy Puentes and 104th

[@denaspohn5207]

RIP Olivia.

[@alingmarites7237]

RIP Olivia😭😭

[@cheewawa4065]

Gone but not forgotten. ❤️

[@worldpeace32]

As beautiful as her name

[@fgatti78]

May the journey be mild for you, R.I.P Mrs De Havilland

[@niculinazota9731]

Superbi actori ar trebui sa fie nemuritori ne au sensibilizat pana la lacrimi

[@bichohita]

Hasta siempre dulce melita

[@editakoso9356]

wonderful she is still

[@evaziolkovska5277]

Olivia de Havilland byla zyjaca do niedawna bohaterka najslynniejszego melodramatu wszechczasow Przeminelo z wiatrem . Ta wspaniala odtworczyni roli Melanii jak i cala superprodukcja pozostanie w mojej pamieci. Wszyscy aktorzy tego filmu , ktorych nie ma wsrod nas niech spoczywaja w pokoju.

[@BAMB9396]

R.I.P. Beautiful lady Olivia de Havilland 😭😭😭

[@subhamtaurooa6051]

RIP OLIVIA 😓

[@user-el1dj9em8d]

Эта актриса бесспорно оставляет о себе только один позитив.Пусть молодёжь берет пример! Бог дал ей долгожитие ,наверное, для того,чтобы дольше радовать людей!!!

[@susanne05]

R.I.P Melly

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

Rest in peace lovely lady.

[@MaryLopez-ms1cx]

Rest in Peace Dame Olivia de Havilland, July 25, 2020

[@rickymariscalespinosa662]

Today... miss Olivia de Havilland is gone (1016-2020), now the four principal characters from GONE WITH THE WIND, are together, always young... always beautiful :'(

[@allamasadi7970]

RIP, one of the greats

[@annettorquidea9070]

Una belleza dulce,me hubiera encantado como mamá

[@maicaalarcon6336]

la dulce Melanie

[@randallcadenhead590]

Rest in peace

[@joeypieper6384]

Rip Olivia de Havilland