Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character the screenplay was written by john houseman, aldous huxley, and director. The classic saga of jane eyre is brought vibrantly to life in this lavish, complex and sexual adaptation of charlotte brontes muchloved novel. Jane eyre original motion picture soundtrack, an album by dario marianelli on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Selznick, as jane eyre was to have been, but he sold the project along with the talent hed already assembled. When orphaned governess jane eyre wasikowska arrives at imposing thornfield hall, shes intrigued by her brooding wealthy employer, rochester fassbender. The movie is often compared to alfred hitchcocks film of daphne du mauriers rebecca 1940 which likewise starred joan fontaine.
Jane eyre thanks elizabeth for this beautiful reading of jane eyre. The evolution of jane eyre university of tennessee system. Jane eyre is an orphan, sent to lowood school, and eventually becomes a governess at thornfield hall to a girl named adele. An autobiography is a novel by english writer charlotte bronte. The 1943 film version of the classic stars orson welles as edward rochester, joan fontaine as jane eyre, henry daniell as mr. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, released by 20th century fox. Jane eyre original broadway cast original broadway cast. Published by random house in 1943, this outofprint edition was illustrated with engravings by fritz eichenberg and features one of the most beautiful and intriguing book covers ive seen, with eichenbergs etching of jane and her fellow schoolgirls printed directly. In the finished film, however, garner does play jane, and obrien portrays. Jane eyre is a sixpart 1956 british tv adaptation of the 1847 novel by charlotte bronte. If you like jane eyre original soundtrack 1943, we strongly recommend to buy it. Gallery of 18 movie poster and cover images for jane eyre 1943. Both are hard cover books, 10 tall x 8 wide, published by random house new york in 1943.
Mia wasikowska alice in wonderland, michael fassbender inglourious basterds and academy award winner judi dench shakespeare in love star in acclaimed director cary fukunagas daring new adaptation of the timeless romance. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles. In the mystery dishonored lady 1947, hedy lamarr portrayed a magazine editor accused of murder. Support composers, artists and performers so they can release more music in the future. Unlike most bbc programming of the 1950s, the series survives intact. May 04, 2016 jane eyre soundtrack cd details and availability. Attention all bronte sister fans and readers, these treasures are for you.
Jane eyre is directed by robert stevenson who coadapts the screenplay with john houseman, aldous huxley and henry koster. With orson welles, joan fontaine, margaret obrien, peggy ann garner. 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. Robert stevenson made a decade earlier by the povertyrow studio of monogram, jane eyre 1934 the first talking version of charlotte brontes classic 1847 romantic story set in victorian times. At the beginning i was a little surprised by the tone for rochesters speaking, i felt it was too pompous. She is a strong character who rises from a harsh background and childhood to achieve peace with her decisions and her life. 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.
Jane eyre 1943 robert stevenson cast and crew allmovie. Nov 05, 2010 public domain classic based on a novel by charlotte bronte. Director robert stevenson collaborated with novelist aldous huxley and theatricalproducer john houseman on the screenplay for this 1944 adaptation of charlotte brontes gothic romance jane eyre. Suddenly, when jane is about to win the happiness she deserves, a dark secret comes to light, and it takes all of her courage, love, and understanding to triumph.
What is the value of charlotte brontes eyre second edition. In the story, jane eyre flees thornfield house, where she works as a governess for wealthy edward rochester. But the center of robert stevensons 1943 film version of the book its selfappointed sun king, the lord and master of all he surveys is orson welles as janes employer and. As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it is. This is the best version of jane eyre i have ever seen, and if you have dismal memories of joan fontaine and orson welles 1943, or william hurt and charlotte gainsbourg 1996, you should. On the one hand, the novel is the story of jane, her struggles, her growth, and her development.
Charlotte bronte jane eyre 1846 villette 1853 shirley 1849 the professor 1857 high life in verdopolis juvenilia. Jul 23, 2016 jane eyre original film score licensed to youtube by tunecore on behalf of red bitch music. Buy jane eyre 1943 bluray from amazons movies store. Mar 11, 2011 mia wasikowska alice in wonderland and michael fassbender inglourious basterds star in the romantic drama based on charlotte brontes classic novel, from acclaimed director cary fukunaga sin nombre. A january 1943 hollywood reporter news item announced that although peggy ann garner had been scheduled to play jane eyre as a child, the part was reassigned to margaret obrien, who was borrowed from mgm, because the studio changed the casting for a different type. Apr 07, 20 the 1943 film version of the classic stars orson welles as edward rochester, joan fontaine as jane eyre, henry daniell as mr. Jane eyre still looks quite dupey and washedout at times, but this new 1080p bluray also decently retains the heavy blacks that so dominate the picture. Prices and shops where you can buy it are at the right column. I know the jane eyre story well as it has been done so many times before, and i prefer the joan fontaineorson welles version. Jane eyre by charlotte bronte on free audio book download. Jane eyre, charlotte bronte jane eyre originally published as jane eyre. Based on the charlotte bronte novel of the same name, it stars orson welles, joan fontaine and peggy ann garner. 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.
Jane eyre soundtrack from 1943, composed by bernard herrmann. Scott is not my idea of a romantic leading man, coarse or not, and susannah york was twice the age of a young jane. Charlotte brontes classic story is brought musically to life by a superb ensemble. Media in category jane eyre 1943 film the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Find movie and film cast and crew information for jane eyre 1943 robert stevenson on allmovie. Mar 19, 2011 just to prove that jane austen isnt the only dead woman writer hollywood adores, heres the latest adaptation of charlotte brontes jane eyre opened march 18 at landmarks hillcrest cinemas. Ripley castle ripley, harrogate, north yorkshire, hg3 3ay, united kingdom thornfield jane eyre 1973. Jane eyre original film score licensed to youtube by tunecore on behalf of red bitch music. One of my favorite books in my home library is a copy of jane eyre i bought in an antique store for a handful of dollars. Jun 20, 2014 screenplay by moira buffini based on jane eyre by charlotte bronte music by dario marianelli distributed by focus features. 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. After a wretched childhood as an orphan, jane eyre accepts the position of governess at thornfield hall.
Mia wasikowska alice in wonderland and michael fassbender inglourious basterds star in the romantic drama based on charlotte brontes classic novel, from acclaimed director cary fukunaga sin nombre. Jane eyre the musical, as opposed to opera, does have more in common with a classical piece than what is typically meant by musical. Scott is not my idea of a romantic leading man, coarse or not, and susannah york was twice the age of a young jane eyre who was to have resided at lowood for only 10 years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Old edition of jane eyre should be new again shelftalker. Released by naxos in 2012 containing music from jane eyre 1943. Charlotte brontes classic novel jane eyre is narrated by the title character, an orphan who survives neglect and abuse to become a governess at the remote thornfield hall. Jane eyre searches for love, someone to care for her, and someone to care for, and finds it in unexpected places. As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it. Just to prove that jane austen isnt the only dead woman writer hollywood adores, heres the latest adaptation of charlotte brontes jane eyre opened march 18. An orphaned young girl, jane eyre anna paquin, suffers humiliation and abuse at the hands of her aunt fiona shaw and is subsequently banished to a strict boarding school for several years. Jane eyrethe musical, as opposed to opera, does have more in common with a classical piece than what is typically meant by musical. Directed by 1 writing credits 6 cast 57 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 1 makeup department 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 2. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character.
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