The precursor to the western film genre was based on an 1896 story by Scott Marble.The film""s title was also the same as a popular contemporary stage melodrama.It was the most popular and commercially successful film of the pre-nickelodeon era, and established the notion that film could be a commercially-viable medium.Scarlett is told: "My dear, don""t you know? That""s Rhett Butler! He""s from Charleston.He has he most terrible reputation." The dashing and charming Rhett Butler (Clark Gable), in his dramatic film entrance, is dressed in an elegant black suit - the roguish character exchanges a cool, challenging stare with Scarlett, attracted by her stunning beauty.Remember that scheme to revive the celluloid collar you had a couple of years ago? Well, THAT was going to make us a fortune." Krull added: "It is where Semos will return." Ari speculated that the creation story was probably a fairy tale or metaphor: "I doubt if there ever really was a Semos.He was enthralled by her mode of dress (a braless, open blouse and bright red skirt), and told her that she was dangerously seductive:Ned: Maybe you shouldn""t dress like that.