By

CAROLYN CARY

Herb

Bridges' latest book, "Gone With The Wind - The

Three-Day Premiere in Atlanta," is a photographic

essay of the world premiere of the movie in December

1939.

It contains

photos of the stars themselves, Atlanta before, during

and after the premier and the citizens of the city who

turned out, not just for the premiere but all the other

events such as the Grand Ball.

All the

stars in the movie were on hand with the exception of

Leslie Howard, who had returned to England to join the

armed forces at the advent of World War II.

Then

Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield met the stars at the

train stations and also at Candler Field (now the Atlanta

Hartsfield International Airport).

A reception

was conducted at the Georgia Terrace Hotel, where the

stars stayed.

The movie

premiere was Friday, Dec. 15 at the Lowe's Grand Theatre

with five 800-million-candlepower search lights piercing

the sky Hollywood style.

Bridges'

book is full of fascinating photos and facts and is

interesting reading for those interested in "Gone

With The Wind" as well as those wishing to see the

events that occurred in Atlanta for the movie premiere.

It was certainly the social and historical event of the

century.

The book is

available at all book stores.

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