With virginia bruce, colin clive, beryl mercer, david torrence. Wanting to see it again with the memory of the far more famous film of charlotte brontes novel from 1943 fresh in our minds, i downloaded it from and burned a dvd. Jane eyre 1944 cast and crew based on the renowned charlotte bronte novel, this drama depicts the trials and tribulations of young english woman jane eyre joan fontaine. It is based on the 1847 novel jane eyre by charlotte bronte. A poor governess, jane eyre, captures the heart of her enigmatic employer, edward rochester. At only sixtytwo minutes, this adaptation made numerous changes to the plot and characters. The film was the 1934 jane eyre, produced by ben verschleiser at monogram pictures and a movie charles and i had remembered as surprisingly good the last time we saw it. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, released by 20th century fox. But just when sir rochester seems to pay attention to her, he invites the beautiful and wealthy blanche ingram to stay at his house. After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre is hired by edward rochester, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter. Approved 1h 37min drama, romance 7 april 1944 usa 2.
The movie tapes were lost, and so, we cannot watch this version for evaluation. Dalton overflows with passion for jane jane eyre 1983. English orphan grows up to become the governess of a mysterious manor. However, faithfulness to the source material isnt the only standard by which to judge a movie.
Plot jane eyre grows up at gateshead hall, then she attends lowood school where her only consolation is the friendship with helen burns. While she is there, many strange things happen and. Apr 21, 2015 this movie starts with a decent backstory of jane at lowood, including an uncredited elizabeth taylor as janes childhood friend helen burns side note. This version of jane eyre is only an hour long, so all except a few of. After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre joan fontaine is hired by edward rochester orson welles, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter. You can also read the full text online using our ereader.
But jane is attracted by the intelligent and energetic sir rochester, a man of almost twice her age. Jane eyre screenplay by moira buffini based on the novel. Seeing the 1934 version described as the first talking i. Fortune has blessed my endeavours and as i am childless i wish to adopt her and bequeath her at my death whatever i may have to leave. Perhaps its nice that we see rochester is clearly in love with jane from the beginning. It has a story that i can only describe as a meshing of beauty and the beast and rebecca. Jane eyre is a widely filmed adaptation from the charlotte bronte book of the same name.
The casting is rather strange, rochester is the right age and amount of grumpy, but jane is older than usually cast. My favorites are the 2011 version with mia wasikowska and michael fassbender for best movie, and the 1983 adaptation of jane eyre, starring timothy dalton for best miniseries, and the closest version to. Virgina bruce, colin clive, beryl mercer, christy cabanne. Jane eyre is an orphan who was raised by her aunt until she came to thornfield hall as governess to the young ward of edward rochester. A meek governess and her mysterious employer strike up a romantic relationship. Jane eyre follows the emotions and experiences of its eponymous character, including her growth to adulthood, and her love for mr. Monogram pictures jane eyre 1934 dates from the shortlived period in which the lowrent hollywood studio tried its hand at filming literary classics and also reached out beyond the confines of its contract players to engage such stars as colin clive. Watching jane eyre films is like eating potato chips. This version of jane eyre says more about the 1930s than it does about the.
May 18, 20 colin clive edward rochester, jane eyre 1934 film. I have read the book, jane eyre at least 100 times cover to cover. Jane eyre 1934, starring virginia bruce as jane and colin clive as mr. Rochester, who has a dreamily confused wife stashed away. Rochesters magnificent bad manners and the mad mrs. In the 2006 one, ruth wilson plays the best, mostthorough jane eyre ive ever seen.
Watch jane eyre 1934 full movie free online streaming tubi. With mia wasikowska, michael fassbender, jamie bell, su elliot. I wouldnt recommend this film unless you just want to complete your. But jane is attracted by the intelligent and energetic sir rochester, a. Jane eyre screenplay by moira buffini based on the novel by. Fairfax, her nice pupil adele and the eccentric owner edward rochester. Theres nothing good about this adaptation, only things that maybe arent so bad. First off, its only an hour long, so a lot was cut and rushed. When she hears tormented screams coming form the third floor, jane soon realizes that her handsome employer, edward rochester, has been keeping a very disturbing secret.
May 31, 2016 this silent movie was the first movie version of jane eyre. Set in the victorian era and based on the 1847 novel jane eyre by charlotte bronte, this is the first jane eyre adaptation to use sound. A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that hes hiding a terrible secret. There isnt much to say about this version of jane eyre.
I bought it to add to my jane eyre movie collection but i will most likely keep it as a novelty. Colin clive edward rochester, jane eyre 1934 film with images. Jane eyre virginia bruce is an orphan, sent to lowood school, and eventually becomes a governess at thornfield hall to a girl named adele. For that is the only reason i can think of for making the story so cheery and sweet. Mar 10, 2011 jane eyre is tricky to cast because its central match isat least to the naked eyea mismatch of age, station, and temperament. A willful young lady gets hired to be governess at the rochester estate. Rent jane eyre 1934 starring virginia bruce and colin clive on dvd and bluray. Its about as sincere an effort, if not quite as successful, as william cowans version of oliver twist done at the same studio the previous. Rochester was heavyhanded and jane was yielding and mild. Jane eyre 1934stiff, early version of charlotte brontes classic gothic romance. This is the first talkie version of jane eyre and i think has the rather unfortunate timing to have come out during the great depression. Classic 1930s escapism, marred by poor video quality and running just 62 minutes. Jane eyre is an orphan, sent to lowood school, and eventually becomes a governess at thornfield hall to a girl named adele. Jane eyre is a 1934 american romantic drama film directed by christy cabanne, starring virginia bruce and colin clive.
I sought this out specifically in the interest of watching all the adaptations. Janes years at lowood an orphanage in this version are condensed to her arrival and then the page from the book describing those years. Shes emotional, strong, passionate, and all covered under a smokescreen. So ive been plundering netflixs stock of these films. The jane eyre movie of 1934, directed by christy cabanne, was the first talkie film adaptation. Jane madam, will you have the goodness to send me the address of my niece, jane eyre.
Jane eyre is a 1934 american film directed by christy cabanne starring virginia bruce and colin clive. Starring virginia bruce as jane eyre and colin clive as. Jane eyre is tricky to cast because its central match isat least to the naked eyea mismatch of age, station, and temperament. A young woman, orphaned and raised by a cruel aunt, is optimistic about her new employment as governess at a wealthy estate.
This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Released 1934, jane eyre stars virginiabruce, colinclive, berylmercer, jamesonthomas the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 2 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. But jane is attracted by the intelligent and energetic sir. Jane eyre 1934 feature length film 1934 film youtube. It is based on the 1847 novel jane eyre by charlotte bronte, and is the first adaptation to use sound. Comprehensive guide to jane eyre adaptations reelrundown. Public domain classic based on a novel by charlotte bronte.
Overview of jane eyre, 1934, directed by christy cabanne, with virginia bruce, colin clive, beryl mercer, at turner classic movies. After a lonely and difficult childhood, the independ. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character the screenplay was written by john houseman, aldous huxley, and director. As an adult, jane is employed as a governess at thornfield hall, a large country house. But just when sir rochester seems to pay attention to her, he invites the. With orson welles, joan fontaine, margaret obrien, peggy ann garner. Jane is a glamorous blonde who hilariously insults the reverend brocklehurst before leaving to care for the ward of the softspoken mr. Jul 12, 2011 so, ive finally seen it the first talkie jane eyre, from 1934. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character. Jane eyre is a film directed by christy cabanne with virginia bruce, colin clive, beryl mercer, david torrence, year. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles. So, ive finally seen it the first talkie jane eyre, from 1934. Virginia bruce, colin clive, beryl mercer, david torrence, aileen pringle, edith fellows, john rogers, jean darling, lionel belmore.
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