December 9, 2013, Movie still for “The Great Gatsby” (1926). Fitzgerald received around $13,500 for the film rights and was reportedly disappointed in the production, starring Warner Baxter and Lois Wilson. The only part of the movie that remains is the trailer. Movie still for “The Great Gatsby” (1926). Fitzgerald received around $13,500 for the film rights and was reportedly disappointed in the production, starring Warner Baxter and Lois Wilson. The only part of the movie that remains is the trailer.