A ticket from Atlanta’s celebration on the eve of the world premiere of Gone with the Wind.
Why This Ticket Matters
On December 14, 1939, the Junior League World Premiere Ball was held at Atlanta’s Municipal Auditorium as part of the citywide festivities surrounding the arrival of Gone with the Wind.
The film opened to the public in Atlanta the following day, turning Margaret Mitchell’s bestselling novel into one of the most famous productions of Hollywood’s studio era. The premiere became a major civic spectacle closely associated with Atlanta’s cultural identity.
This ticket survives from the celebration itself rather than an ordinary theatrical screening. It is an artifact of classic Hollywood promotion and of a film whose technical achievement, popularity and romanticized portrayal of the antebellum South have all remained subjects of enduring attention and debate.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: December 14, 1939
- Event: Junior League World Premiere Ball
- Venue: Atlanta Municipal Auditorium
- Film: Gone with the Wind
- Premiere context: Held the evening before the film opened to the public in Atlanta
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.
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1939 Gone With the Wind Junior League World Premiere Ball, 12/14/1939, Atlanta Civic Auditorium, GWTW Opened to the Public 12/15/39
A ticket from Atlanta’s celebration on the eve of the world premiere of Gone with the Wind.
Why This Ticket Matters
On December 14, 1939, the Junior League World Premiere Ball was held at Atlanta’s Municipal Auditorium as part of the citywide festivities surrounding the arrival of Gone with the Wind.
The film opened to the public in Atlanta the following day, turning Margaret Mitchell’s bestselling novel into one of the most famous productions of Hollywood’s studio era. The premiere became a major civic spectacle closely associated with Atlanta’s cultural identity.
This ticket survives from the celebration itself rather than an ordinary theatrical screening. It is an artifact of classic Hollywood promotion and of a film whose technical achievement, popularity and romanticized portrayal of the antebellum South have all remained subjects of enduring attention and debate.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: December 14, 1939
- Event: Junior League World Premiere Ball
- Venue: Atlanta Municipal Auditorium
- Film: Gone with the Wind
- Premiere context: Held the evening before the film opened to the public in Atlanta
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.