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83 years ago, on February 29th, 1940 was a leap year, Vivien Leigh won her first Oscar at the 12th Annual Academy Awards at The Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, for her portrayal of the passionate, selfish, manipulative and determined Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind. One cannot imagine anyone else to portray her with the fierceness of Vivien Leigh. #vivienleigh #scarlettohara #gonewiththewind #tara #alejandromogolloart https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQBzxnoQ5m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Vivien Leigh, Gone With the Wind test, c.1939

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i love your blog! was vivien leigh friends with any other hollywood actresses?

Thank you so much! And, indeed she was- off the top of my head, I know she and Katharine Hepburn were close enough for Kate to have been her Maid of Honor in Vivien's wedding to Laurence Olivier. I also recall George Cukor and Kate finding a suitable house for Vivien to rent during the filming of Ship of Fools, if memory serves me correctly? She and Deborah Kerr enjoyed a somewhat regular correspondence, I know she and Ava Gardner met at least once and were very mutually complimentary, and there's a few candids of her with Lauren Bacall. I know someone who ran a Joan Crawford fan account mentioned to me that she and Joan were telephone friends, and I didn't do too much digging to determine if this was true- one way or the other- but I know there's a picture that exists of the two of them, that Vivien's number was in Joan's telephone book, and Joan had known Larry since at least the early 1930s through Douglas Fairbanks Junior. Bette Davis was a guest in Vivien's home for at least one weekend. There's loads of other ones I'm forgetting at the moment, but @divinevivienleigh is the best resource imaginable for all things Vivien!

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Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)

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Vivien Leigh in Serena Blandish, 1938

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Vivien Leigh in a makeup and wardrobe test for Gone with the Wind, Part 1 [x]

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#reblog #oh she wept in delight when he gave her a smile 🎶

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Vivien Leigh and Elizabeth Taylor

#should I tag this as elephant walk 👀

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Vivien Leigh and Ginger Rogers wearing a necklace by Joseff of Hollywood in Gone with the Wind (1939) / The Barkleys of Broadway (1949). The necklace was sold at auction in 2019 for $31,325.

#fascinating #♥️♥️♥️

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Old Hollywood Actresses ♡ Colors: Vivien Leigh ☆ Green

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Vivien Leigh in A Yank At Oxford (1938) dir. Jack Conway

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♡ HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIVIEN LEIGH ♡

My birth sign is Scorpio and they eat themselves up and burn themselves out. I swing between happiness and misery. I am part prude and part nonconformist. I say what I think and I don’t pretend and I am prepared to accept the consequences of my actions.

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Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)

#chris literally reinvented tumblr when he posted this #one of my favorite posts of all time

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The Signs as Vivien Leigh Film Roles

ARIES: Scarlett O'Hara. The energy you wield is most powerful. You are an absolute original, and while others might not perceive you as a creative, you definitely are one of a kind in your novelty. You have drive, power, and humor- qualities anyone would desire. You know exactly how to get what you want, and sometimes do it ruthlessly, but never stray too far from your moral compass. Just because your goals don't always align with others doesn't make you a bad person. Some view you unfavorably but you don't mind being the villain. It just means you have the guts and the natural resources to do what you have to, and you don't shy away from opportunities that are presented to you.

TAURUS: Karen Stone. You have an incredible poker face, exquisite taste, and supreme BDE. You always end up having the upper hand and being the alpha of the group, whether you want to be or not. While you aren't exempt from having your tiffs and moments of despair, you are innately competent despite it all and are always capable of picking yourself up in moments of tribulation. Sometimes you get tired of being strong, though, and want to be babied- but it's a side of you that you rarely show to others that don't know you too well. You're grounded, possess remarkable stability, and, while you're capable of change, one of your key traits is your consistency.

GEMINI: Mary Treadwell. You're a performer at heart which springs from the duality of your nature. The private side of you can be reserved sometimes, deeply touched by those closest to you, and even a little revengeful- but your public persona is something that's curated, theatrical, and has a vibrancy that is appealing to the masses. Even those who openly dislike you have a hard time minimizing how much of a joy you are to be around and how much fun those in your presence end up having. It's not all smiles and roses, though. You're deeply contemplative, leading to bitter resentment sometimes, which you try to mask- sometimes successfully and other times unsuccessfully. While you're ever evolving, you always carry the past with you internally, and change what it means to you and your relationship to your past at different points in your life.

CANCER: Blanche DuBois. You are ruled by your emotions, which is the most beautiful and most dangerous thing about you. While you may be stronger than others perceive you to be at times, you can crumble without the love and support of your dear ones. Sometimes you don't understand the cruelty of the world we occupy, and aim to fill it with as much gentleness and care as possible. However, you're also blind to the own hand you play in conflict and don't always hear others when they attempt to call you out for your behavior. You view it as an attack and retreat to lick your wounds before you surface again. You're nostalgic for a time that perhaps never was, but live in a romanticized version of reality and the past in your head. You love deeply and totally.

LEO: Emma, Lady Hamilton. You prefer to live in a world where beauty is king. While you can enjoy performing and peacocking about, it's because, at your core, you live to please your audience. You may be drawn to the finer things in life, but you'd gladly give it up for love. You have too much pride and loyalty to others to let it be known when you're struggling, and while you can be stubborn and stand by your convictions, you make the most incredible of friends- and lovers. If you deem someone to be worthy of your presence, and a good person at heart, you'll pretty much accept all of their faults and sketchy behavior. However, if someone gets on your bad side or you're led to believe they're intrinsically bad people, there's no convincing you otherwise and you won't accept anything- gifts, good behavior, or apologies- from those people. Your passion is what sets you apart.

VIRGO: Cleopatra. You come across as very learned and can seem judgmental at times, too stern, and very serious. However, underneath the teacher is the student, and you are always soaking up life about you and never take anything for granted. You never leave a new city or country or gathering the same as when you first came in. You're fascinated by your observations of the world and are always evolving in your understanding of life and the unique people and circumstances it brings to you. You can let your hair down and have fun, however you always revert through legitimizing the world via your perception and understanding of it and come across as very rooted and diplomatic.

LIBRA: Elsa Craddock. You're a goodtime girl (gender neutral) who loves to be an active participant in life. Some might call you thrill-seeking, but the truth is, you make most of the time that we're here on earth for. You're a great enthusiast of many things, which is why you can never make a decision to save your life. You don't like to be weighed down, by people, rules, or external factors, and can get argumentative when you feel you're being pushed in a corner. You love making up and beautifying yourself and deny the notion that you have to be devoid of personality to be someone to take seriously. You're the "going out friend" every person should have, but take care that you don't get too reckless.

SCORPIO: Myra Lester. You are one of the most fascinatingly alluring, hypnotizing, and mysterious beings on the planet. Capable of making anyone fall in love at first sight, others are easily intrigued by you, and you're able to keep up the intrigue- because it isn't an act. You're effortlessly enigmatic. You're far from being cold or distant though! You're incredibly loyal- to the point where you prefer having one or two close friends to many- and, underneath the perfect image you present to the outside world, you're incredibly soft. You also have a secret penchant for putting yourself in situations that bring out your wildly erotic side, though if this facet of your character is kindled without a loved one or in a way that isn't meaningful to you, it's deeply damaging. You are a unique treasure whom all hold dear, though they'll never fully be able to figure you out.

SAGITTARIUS: Cynthia from Fire Over England. You always appear to be comfortable and, if given the chance to explore a foreign country tomorrow with a day's notice, you'd pack overnight. You're adventurous and long to see the world through your own eyes, which leads many to believe you're a younger spirit. However, you feel stagnant and aged when omitted from things other people might deem as frivolous but you view as infringing upon your freedom. A conversation that's overly guarded or sanitized is not for you and, if you're in a setting where you need to heavily edit yourself, you'd rather not speak at all. Your need for authenticity and freedom often put everyone at ease and seems to encourage everyone to live life to the fullest.

CAPRICORN: Hester Collyer. You're a wild card that's packed with chaotic energy. You're the kid in school that never lied if they forgot about completing an assignment, and it would always throw the teacher for a loop. You don't care about the impressions you give off and live life without fearing anyone else. You're on an endless quest to discover more about yourself but go about this in a natural way that doesn't always read as cerebral to more grounded signs. However, despite all of these factors, you're incredibly devoted to those closest to you and make a very responsible and loving caregiver. Many feel you were the most difficult child of the bunch that grew into the best of parents. However, no title or experience in life robs you of your incredible range of emotions, moods, and quick-witted comebacks.

AQUARIUS: Madeleine Goddard. You are always two steps ahead of everyone else, with a rhythm others can't quite figure out. While human emotions- like those of romance or even depression- may slow you down temporarily, others would perhaps never notice you skipping a beat. You're so in touch with the core of who you are that you never unintentionally mimic those around you or deviate too far from the way you were created, which is unusual in a world where everyone else is trying to be what they think others want them to be for social inclusion. You're pretty perceptive and are able to read people incredibly quickly.

PISCES: Anna Karenina. It's easy for others to view you as privileged and spoiled- after all, you effortlessly harness what the masses would die for. However much you have in the material world, you always ask yourself what the human cost of certain things are. Nothing is of greater importance than your happiness and when you aren't prioritizing yourself, you're not the best version of yourself for those around you. You come across as very polished and something to aspire to, a figure of complete perfection. But you're also emotional, sometimes moody, and morally gray. You're extremely easy to make friends with and were likely voted best dressed in high school, but you also have a difficult time getting along with others people would perceive would be a good fit for you. This is because you're highly intuitive and nearly impossible to peg.

#reblog to combat the sunday scaries #incidentally sundays are my least fav days of the week #from fav to least: friday...then all the others

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On the set of Gone With the Wind, Vivien was studying Russian characters and taking piano-accordion lessons in the evening.

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The Signs as Vivien Leigh Film Roles

ARIES: Scarlett O'Hara. The energy you wield is most powerful. You are an absolute original, and while others might not perceive you as a creative, you definitely are one of a kind in your novelty. You have drive, power, and humor- qualities anyone would desire. You know exactly how to get what you want, and sometimes do it ruthlessly, but never stray too far from your moral compass. Just because your goals don't always align with others doesn't make you a bad person. Some view you unfavorably but you don't mind being the villain. It just means you have the guts and the natural resources to do what you have to, and you don't shy away from opportunities that are presented to you.

TAURUS: Karen Stone. You have an incredible poker face, exquisite taste, and supreme BDE. You always end up having the upper hand and being the alpha of the group, whether you want to be or not. While you aren't exempt from having your tiffs and moments of despair, you are innately competent despite it all and are always capable of picking yourself up in moments of tribulation. Sometimes you get tired of being strong, though, and want to be babied- but it's a side of you that you rarely show to others that don't know you too well. You're grounded, possess remarkable stability, and, while you're capable of change, one of your key traits is your consistency.

GEMINI: Mary Treadwell. You're a performer at heart which springs from the duality of your nature. The private side of you can be reserved sometimes, deeply touched by those closest to you, and even a little revengeful- but your public persona is something that's curated, theatrical, and has a vibrancy that is appealing to the masses. Even those who openly dislike you have a hard time minimizing how much of a joy you are to be around and how much fun those in your presence end up having. It's not all smiles and roses, though. You're deeply contemplative, leading to bitter resentment sometimes, which you try to mask- sometimes successfully and other times unsuccessfully. While you're ever evolving, you always carry the past with you internally, and change what it means to you and your relationship to your past at different points in your life.

CANCER: Blanche DuBois. You are ruled by your emotions, which is the most beautiful and most dangerous thing about you. While you may be stronger than others perceive you to be at times, you can crumble without the love and support of your dear ones. Sometimes you don't understand the cruelty of the world we occupy, and aim to fill it with as much gentleness and care as possible. However, you're also blind to the own hand you play in conflict and don't always hear others when they attempt to call you out for your behavior. You view it as an attack and retreat to lick your wounds before you surface again. You're nostalgic for a time that perhaps never was, but live in a romanticized version of reality and the past in your head. You love deeply and totally.

LEO: Emma, Lady Hamilton. You prefer to live in a world where beauty is king. While you can enjoy performing and peacocking about, it's because, at your core, you live to please your audience. You may be drawn to the finer things in life, but you'd gladly give it up for love. You have too much pride and loyalty to others to let it be known when you're struggling, and while you can be stubborn and stand by your convictions, you make the most incredible of friends- and lovers. If you deem someone to be worthy of your presence, and a good person at heart, you'll pretty much accept all of their faults and sketchy behavior. However, if someone gets on your bad side or you're led to believe they're intrinsically bad people, there's no convincing you otherwise and you won't accept anything- gifts, good behavior, or apologies- from those people. Your passion is what sets you apart.

VIRGO: Cleopatra. You come across as very learned and can seem judgmental at times, too stern, and very serious. However, underneath the teacher is the student, and you are always soaking up life about you and never take anything for granted. You never leave a new city or country or gathering the same as when you first came in. You're fascinated by your observations of the world and are always evolving in your understanding of life and the unique people and circumstances it brings to you. You can let your hair down and have fun, however you always revert through legitimizing the world via your perception and understanding of it and come across as very rooted and diplomatic.

LIBRA: Elsa Craddock. You're a goodtime girl (gender neutral) who loves to be an active participant in life. Some might call you thrill-seeking, but the truth is, you make most of the time that we're here on earth for. You're a great enthusiast of many things, which is why you can never make a decision to save your life. You don't like to be weighed down, by people, rules, or external factors, and can get argumentative when you feel you're being pushed in a corner. You love making up and beautifying yourself and deny the notion that you have to be devoid of personality to be someone to take seriously. You're the "going out friend" every person should have, but take care that you don't get too reckless.

SCORPIO: Myra Lester. You are one of the most fascinatingly alluring, hypnotizing, and mysterious beings on the planet. Capable of making anyone fall in love at first sight, others are easily intrigued by you, and you're able to keep up the intrigue- because it isn't an act. You're effortlessly enigmatic. You're far from being cold or distant though! You're incredibly loyal- to the point where you prefer having one or two close friends to many- and, underneath the perfect image you present to the outside world, you're incredibly soft. You also have a secret penchant for putting yourself in situations that bring out your wildly erotic side, though if this facet of your character is kindled without a loved one or in a way that isn't meaningful to you, it's deeply damaging. You are a unique treasure whom all hold dear, though they'll never fully be able to figure you out.

SAGITTARIUS: Cynthia from Fire Over England. You always appear to be comfortable and, if given the chance to explore a foreign country tomorrow with a day's notice, you'd pack overnight. You're adventurous and long to see the world through your own eyes, which leads many to believe you're a younger spirit. However, you feel stagnant and aged when omitted from things other people might deem as frivolous but you view as infringing upon your freedom. A conversation that's overly guarded or sanitized is not for you and, if you're in a setting where you need to heavily edit yourself, you'd rather not speak at all. Your need for authenticity and freedom often put everyone at ease and seems to encourage everyone to live life to the fullest.

CAPRICORN: Hester Collyer. You're a wild card that's packed with chaotic energy. You're the kid in school that never lied if they forgot about completing an assignment, and it would always throw the teacher for a loop. You don't care about the impressions you give off and live life without fearing anyone else. You're on an endless quest to discover more about yourself but go about this in a natural way that doesn't always read as cerebral to more grounded signs. However, despite all of these factors, you're incredibly devoted to those closest to you and make a very responsible and loving caregiver. Many feel you were the most difficult child of the bunch that grew into the best of parents. However, no title or experience in life robs you of your incredible range of emotions, moods, and quick-witted comebacks.

AQUARIUS: Madeleine Goddard. You are always two steps ahead of everyone else, with a rhythm others can't quite figure out. While human emotions- like those of romance or even depression- may slow you down temporarily, others would perhaps never notice you skipping a beat. You're so in touch with the core of who you are that you never unintentionally mimic those around you or deviate too far from the way you were created, which is unusual in a world where everyone else is trying to be what they think others want them to be for social inclusion. You're pretty perceptive and are able to read people incredibly quickly.

PISCES: Anna Karenina. It's easy for others to view you as privileged and spoiled- after all, you effortlessly harness what the masses would die for. However much you have in the material world, you always ask yourself what the human cost of certain things are. Nothing is of greater importance than your happiness and when you aren't prioritizing yourself, you're not the best version of yourself for those around you. You come across as very polished and something to aspire to, a figure of complete perfection. But you're also emotional, sometimes moody, and morally gray. You're extremely easy to make friends with and were likely voted best dressed in high school, but you also have a difficult time getting along with others people would perceive would be a good fit for you. This is because you're highly intuitive and nearly impossible to peg.

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Vivien Leigh in WATERLOO BRIDGE (1940) dir. Mervyn LeRoy

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