[CINEMA]. [SELZNICK, David O. (1902-1965), association]. [SHEARER, Norma (1902-1983), her copy]. ?Gone With the Wind" from the novel by Margaret Mitchell? Screen Play by Sidney Howard. Produced by David O. Selznick. Directed by Victor Fleming. Final Shooting Script January 24, 1939. [Hollywood:] Selznick International, 1939. 4to. Seven black and white movie stills inserted throughout. [iv], [1]-256 pp. Rectos only. Original yellow wrappers bound-in (front wrapper with title as above). In contemporary custom full brown morocco, front board and spine lettered in gilt, five raised bands on spine, plain gray endleaves. Binding bound for Selznick to present to Norma Shearer, with her name stamped in gilt on the front board (spine a bit sunned, some wear to joints and board edges, hinges barely starting. Near fine.THE FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT,Measurements: 12"L x 10"W x 2"H. INSCRIBED BY SELZNICK TO SHEARER ON THE FIRST BINDER'S BLANK: ?for Norma ? the ever appreciative. With gratitude for her never-failing encouragement, and with affection, David Xmas, 1939." This gift is particularly interesting as Shearer had originally been cast as Scarlett O'Hara by Selznick in 1938 but eventually withdrew because of fan backlash (Shearer had been known for playing kind and sympathetic characters, a far cry from the morally ambiguous and often contentious Scarlett). This beautifully bound screenplay is a unique gift from Selznick to Shearer, apparently indicating that there were no hard feelings. Shearer was married to legendary executive Irving Thalberg (1899-1936), who was a friend and colleague of Selznick's.