Mary Alicia Rhett (February 1, 1915 – January 3, 2014) was an American actress and portrait painter who is best remembered for her role as India Wilkes in the 1939 epic film Gone with the Wind. At the time of her death, Rhett was one of the oldest surviving credited cast members of the movie.

Early life

Rhett was born on February 1 1915 in Savannah, Georgia,

Alicia Rhett graduated from Memminger High School in Charleston. In her obituaries, Rhett was cited as having been "the oldest living actor from Gone With the Wind", being 17 months older than Dame Olivia de Havilland.

Filmography

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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes

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|1939|| Gone with the Wind || India Wilkes - John Wilkes' Daughter ||

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References

  • New York Times biography