Paulette Goddard with the right makeup and hair could have easily played Belle but never Scarlett. Vivien Leigh was a naturally refined woman, with good schooling, travel, theatre training; she was ethereal and natural, characteristic only to her. She had flawless skin and coloring, delicate bones, nothing proportionally exaggerated, and the camera loved from any angle... 💙💙💙
Paulette is a fascinating actress and I've felt that ever since watching the documentary which included the footage from her screen test. While its safe to say Vivien was the correct choice, watching the test its clear that Paulette was underestimated by just about everyone and proved herself to be a versatile actress. The fact that she got THAT close to the role, second only to a classically trained actress of Leigh's caliber, speaks volumes. She had spunk and never got the right chance to "prove" herself, even if she received an Oscar nomination later. Also pleasantly surprised to see some footage in here that wasn't included in the documentary
Sorry, Paulette looked too old and didn't have that "spoiled, impetuous southern girl" vibe. Viv was born for that part. Absolutely knocked it out of the park.
Paulette would have been perfect to play Scarlett in later years, but she didn’t have the youthful quality which Vivien brought to it… the epitome of the brat princess. Paulette was too womanly, and Scarlett needed girlishness.
She's wonderful in the B&W scene with Ashley. But in the technicolor scene, she is cute and endearing but not present like Vivien Leigh. Viven Leigh had this intoxicating look in her eyes that commanded an audience, something Paullette was lacking.
She was with Charlie Chaplin and it was never entirely sure whether they were married or living together or common law. Back in that day that was a huge detriment to a career.
Damn they cut that scene with Jeffrey Linn just before the best part!!! It’s where she kisses him and she says “Say jt, say you love me” It’s her best acting ever. He pulls her away and she gets this mischievous smile of satisfaction. The most raw sensuality ever. WTF!!!!
I would pay money to see Jeffrey Lynn as Ashley Wilkes and Paulette Goddard as Scarlet O'Hara that would have been amazing. But nobody could do as well as Vivien Leigh
All I can say is I'm glad that Vivian Leigh came along. She was the perfect Scarlett. Paulette Goddard was a little too old for the part and not as beautiful or talented as Vivian Leigh.
Of course ol' Viv was just great. But I do blame her for the ridiculousness of Movie Southern Accents that culminated in the likes of the lovely and great but daft Kevin Spacey. And right here you can see and hear Paulette Goddard do it even better than Alabamian Tallulah Bankhead.
I’m so glad they waited for the right Scarlet. She was good, but Vivian was extraordinary!!
Paulette is more like Scarlett when she's being herself than when she's acting - more playful and flirtatious.
@1:57 Her "Mammy" is hilarious!
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Goddards Scarlet was too hard , no innocence and vulnerability.
She looked too old and mature.
Paulette Goddard with the right makeup and hair could have easily played Belle but never Scarlett. Vivien Leigh was a naturally refined woman, with good schooling, travel, theatre training; she was ethereal and natural, characteristic only to her. She had flawless skin and coloring, delicate bones, nothing proportionally exaggerated, and the camera loved from any angle... 💙💙💙
Very well said
Finally....someone was able to articulate what was missing. Refinement.....
Paulette is a fascinating actress and I've felt that ever since watching the documentary which included the footage from her screen test. While its safe to say Vivien was the correct choice, watching the test its clear that Paulette was underestimated by just about everyone and proved herself to be a versatile actress. The fact that she got THAT close to the role, second only to a classically trained actress of Leigh's caliber, speaks volumes. She had spunk and never got the right chance to "prove" herself, even if she received an Oscar nomination later. Also pleasantly surprised to see some footage in here that wasn't included in the documentary
Paulette masterpieces are The Great Dictator, The Women, The Ghost Breakers and Modern Times.
She was also one of the greats from the era.
Sorry, Paulette looked too old and didn't have that "spoiled, impetuous southern girl" vibe. Viv was born for that part. Absolutely knocked it out of the park.
She didn't nail Young Scarlett at all. She looked too worldly. Vivian was able to capture Scarlett's spoiled naivete.
Jeffrey Flynn looked more like the man Scarlett would be besotted with than Leslie Howard.
Paulette Goddard was very good. Vivien Leigh was obviously the best but Paulette Goddard was #2.
Would smash Paulette over Viv 1000%
I'm in love with an actress from a hundred years ago.
“Those the odds” as they say
Paulette is beautiful but looks too old for the teenage Scarlett
Vivien owned that role
Paulette would have been perfect to play Scarlett in later years, but she didn’t have the youthful quality which Vivien brought to it… the epitome of the brat princess. Paulette was too womanly, and Scarlett needed girlishness.
I love Paulette, but Viven was Scarlett and Scarlett was Viven. Period.
Paulette and Vivien look really alike! Maybe that's why they choose her.
Thanks god, David O. Selznick made the right choice with giving the role to Vivien Leigh - the one and only Scarlett!
Very good job.
Paulette is an exacting technician in her craft. I guess when you're married to Chaplin....
She's wonderful in the B&W scene with Ashley. But in the technicolor scene, she is cute and endearing but not present like Vivien Leigh. Viven Leigh had this intoxicating look in her eyes that commanded an audience, something Paullette was lacking.
Wow. She was truly great. Why wasn't she a HUGE star?
She was with Charlie Chaplin and it was never entirely sure whether they were married or living together or common law. Back in that day that was a huge detriment to a career.
Burgess Meredith said Paulette had a sexiness and vitality in person that didnt transfer to the screen
It's not even close, Vivien by a mile.
I felt very bad for Scarlett when Paulette said - "I'm sick of them. I'm tired of them." This is one scene where she outdid the impossible Vivien.
Damn they cut that scene with Jeffrey Linn just before the best part!!! It’s where she kisses him and she says “Say jt, say you love me” It’s her best acting ever. He pulls her away and she gets this mischievous smile of satisfaction. The most raw sensuality ever. WTF!!!!
specifically what minute of the movie does this scene have?
Jeffrey Linn was a nice piece of you know what. Could at least understand why Scarlet would chase him for so many years. He was FINE af
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Jeffrey Lynn should have been cast instead of Leslie Howard.
I would pay money to see Jeffrey Lynn as Ashley Wilkes and Paulette Goddard as Scarlet O'Hara that would have been amazing. But nobody could do as well as Vivien Leigh
She was pretty, but i dont like her voice, Vivien Leigh, prettier and a much better Scarlett!!!
No need for rudeness Cukor!
It's called instruction!
@JMelissaMc yes, it is direction. " Takes direction well" was one of Paulette 's strengths.
Nope never could have been the true Scarlett
All I can say is I'm glad that Vivian Leigh came along. She was the perfect Scarlett. Paulette Goddard was a little too old for the part and not as beautiful or talented as Vivian Leigh.
She looked too old for the role.
Only 2 other ladies came close to Vivian Leigh....Paulette Goddard and Betty Davis. I think Leigh was the best choice certainly.
Paulette would've made a great Mammy! 😆😉
She was a fantastic actress.
She would have made a great Scarlett, her natural beauty was just radiant in Modern Times
. Great personality and dancer too. 💃
Vivien Leigh had class, Paulette did not. On dirait une paysanne endimanchée.
I never liked Vivien Leigh--to my mind, Paulette Goddard was just perfect. Even these few clips are magnificent.
Worse than Vivien
Worse one bilion procent
Naomi Watts looks a lot like her.
Of course ol' Viv was just great. But I do blame her for the ridiculousness of Movie Southern Accents that culminated in the likes of the lovely and great but daft Kevin Spacey. And right here you can see and hear Paulette Goddard do it even better than Alabamian Tallulah Bankhead.
Palette was so much better than Viv
No way in heII
Nope!
says no one ever... love Paulette though
For sure not! 😂