 The film was a success, and Davis' performance as a spoiled Southern belle earned her a second Academy Award.This led to speculation in the press that she would be chosen to play Scarlett O'Hara, a similar character, in "Gone with the Wind".Davis expressed her desire to play Scarlett, and while David O. Selznick was conducting a search for the actress to play the role, a radio poll named her as the audience favorite.