I also especially loved her as the ethereal title character in portrait of jennie, which i was fortunate to see in a revival theater as a teenager, and as elizabeth barrett browning in the barretts of wimpole street. This time around, jennifer jones stars as the beautiful invalid elizabeth barrett, who lives under the despotic rule of her victorianera father. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 sidney franklin. Barretts of wimpole street 1957 original release lobby. The barretts of wimpole street posters for sale online. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 film alchetron. The barretts of wimpole street barry lyndon 1975 battleground beasts of the southern wild 2012 a beautiful mind 2000 beauty and the beast 1991 becket the bells of st. Her father used this to keep her under him and seemed to have interest. The barretts of wimpole street 1934 does two things very well. Charles laughton 1 july 1899 15 december 1962 was an english stage and film actor, director, producer and screenwriter. Barretts of wimpole street, the 1957 original trailer duration.
British actress maxine audley was better known for her stage work than her screen appearances. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Incredible that 31 years after the making of the film, my wife has finally been able to see it. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 rotten tomatoes. Home besier, rudolf the barretts of wimpole street. Based on rudolf besiers play, the film features three stars who has already won academy awards. I saw this movie back in the 70s while vacationing at my sisters. In 1957, franklin made a veritable shotbyshot remake of this film starring. Notable films in this vein include the barretts of wimpole street 1957, the vikings 1958. Although through my education in literary studies i have read a great deal of both poets, i had never previously heard. If you are looking for other warner archive, fox archive. Would love to see the 1957 with jennifer jones version.
I enjoyed shearer and march in that far more than i did there characters here. The barretts of wimpole street 1934 film wikipedia. Jennifer jones the barretts of wimpole street 1957 john mills around the world in eighty days 1956 john mills gandhi 1982. This remake of rudolph besiers play is directed by sidney franklin who also directed the very similar 1934 version. When poets love heaven and earth, fall back to watch. However, he was a prominent figure and character in emmerdale up until his death in may 20.
In 1845 elizabeth barrett norma shearer, then 35 years old, is a wellknown poet. The barretts of wimpole street is one of the finest stage to screen adaptations of the 1930s. Mar 01, 2019 for whatever reason, tcm shows the 1934 fredric march version of the barretts of wimpole street relatively regularly, while the 1957 remake shows up rather rarely. In 1927, he was cast in a play with his future wife elsa lanchester, with whom he lived and worked until his death. Laughton was trained in london at the royal academy of dramatic art and first appeared professionally on the stage in 1926. The barretts of wimpole street is the story of elizabeth barrett brownings life at home and her escape to marry robert browning, the famous poet. The barretts of wimpole street hollywoods golden age. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 discussion moviechat. The barretts of wimpole street cast and crew fandango.
The barretts of wimpole street is one of the finest playtofilm adaptations of the 1930s. Laughtons character and acting are in fine form and worth watching, just watch this with horror movie glasses as opposed to romantic ones. The barretts of wimpole street movie posters from movie. So many moviegoers watched the barretts of wimpole street that is became one of 1934s top boxoffice hits. The barretts of wimpole street is another in a long line of hollywood biopics that plays loosely with historical factthough, to be honest, the fault for that lies more with the rudolf besier play on which the film is based. The barretts of wimpole street is a 1957 metrocolor cinemascope film originating from the united kingdom, and was a remake of the earlier 1934 version by the same director, sidney franklin. In 1957, sidney franklin filmed a wordforword, and nearly shotforshot metrocolor remake, of the barretts of wimpole street, in cinemascope.
He had taken a short break from the series in 2010 due to health issues but returned soon after. Director sidney franklin liked his film so much that he remade it in 1957 with jennifer jones as elizabeth barrett and bill travers as robert. Prior to his show business career, he had served in the british army with gurkha and special forces units. First filmed in 1934 with norma shearer, fredric march and charles laughton, rudolf bessiers stage hit the barretts of wimpole street was lavishly remade in cinemascope and metrocolor in 1957. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 is a wordforword remake of the classic 1934 version by the same name. Elsa sullivan lanchester 28 october 1902 26 december 1986 was an englishamerican character actress with a long career in theatre, film and television. This remake of the barretts of wimpole street pales in comparison with the original, but if taken on its own terms is a perfectly adequate romance. Both films are based on the play the barretts of wimpole street by rudolf besier. Lovers of the classics will find the barretts of wimpole street a reliving of the romance between elizabeth barrett and robert browning as originally plotted in rudolf besiers play and in a 1934.
So many moviegoers watched the barretts of wimpole street 143214877487. And, as such, i wonder why anyone should even bother seeing this film. Jennifer jones 19192009 was an american actress, best known for her roles as a romantic lead. First, it or rather rudolf besiers stage play which it closely follows relates the biography of a famous person by using a few precise and intimate scenes to illustrate the scope, if not every minute detail, of a persons life. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 12 video dailymotion. Below is a complete listing of all our titles, both studio released and collector dvds, in alphabetical order. Thorp may also be recognised from his roles in the dam busters 1955 and the barretts of wimpole street 1957. The screenplay for the 1957 film is credited to john dighton, although franklin used exactly the same script for the second.
Instead of considering film and television adaptations in the context of the source texts they are adapting, this essay proposes another context for. This was my introduction to barretts, and while i later enjoyed the 1934 marchshearer version, this faithful remake is my favorite. Released 1934, the barretts of wimpole street stars norma shearer, fredric march, charles laughton, maureen osullivan the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of out. Adaptation, the genre, adaptation, volume 1, issue 2. The barretts of wimpole street 1934 the bastard aka the cats 1968 battle at bloody beach aka battle on the beach 1961. The barretts of wimpole street 1934 journeys in classic film. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Download barretts of wimpole street download full ebook. Saint joan the earl of warwick 1957 the barretts of wimpole street barrett 1956. Below is a complete filmography list of movies hes appeared in for charles laughton. Read the full synopsis of the barretts of wimpole street, 1957, directed by sidney franklin, with jennifer jones, john gielgud, bill travers, at turner classic movies. Films and television brimming with passion, drama, satire, comedy, and depth. It is fine entertainment with an excellent script, and first rate direction and photography. One of historys favorite true romances gets a twiceoverheavily in this lavish remake of the 1934 success, with jennifer jones as the frail elizabeth barrett, sir john gielgud as her frightening father,t and bill travers as the poet robert browning. Like a monster from the dawn of time, the family cat pursues her mousesize master. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. In addition to the best actress nomination for shearer, the barretts of wimpole street also earned a nod for best picture, but it lost on both counts to the big winner of 1934, it happened one night. The barretts of wimpole street dvd, 2014 for sale online ebay.
This is a lush and romantic film, beautifully shot and acted. The barretts of wimpole street dvd, 2014 for sale online. No quotes approved yet for the barretts of wimpole street. Nevertheless, elizabeth falls in love with the poet robert browning. The best movies of 1957 picked by critics and filmmakers and sorted by rank. Certainly the physical production is nothing to sneeze at, with mgm giving barretts a customarily splendid look. Elizabeth was a sickly child and considered too delicate to live a normal life. Marys benhur the best years of our lives the big chill 1983 the big house the big short 2015. Norma shearer 19291930 best actress, the divorcee, fredric march.
Bill travers, virginia mckenna, and john gielgud costar. The perilous job of remaking a film as lovely and memorable as was metrogoldwynmayers great production of the barretts of wimpole street was one that took confidence and courage, as well as. She was nominated 5 times for best actress oscar and won it once for her role in song of bernadette. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 film infogalactic.
Mar, 2014 the barretts of wimpole street isnt as laconic and romantic as smilin through. All the films oscars and i watching every film ever. The series wraps up on september 26th with a film i love, the barretts of wimpole street 1957. Monday, september 04, 2017 lauras miscellaneous musings. The barretts of wimpole street is a 1934 american film depicting the reallife romance between poets elizabeth barrett norma shearer and robert browning fredric march, despite the opposition of her father edward moultonbarrett charles laughton.
After all, since the original version was a very nice and wellacted film despite charles laughton overacting a bit, i cant see seeing a remakeespecially one that took almost no effort to make. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. The tcm schedule lists the remake for tomorrow at noon, so now is your chance to watch. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 famous poet elizabeth barrett jennifer jones recovers from a crippling illness while suffering under the tyrannical watch of her widowed father, edward. Buy the barretts of wimpole street movie posters from movie poster shop. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Barretts is sometimes compared unfavorably with the norma shearerfredric march version, yet in some ways i feel the remake. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Infobox film the barretts of wimpole street is a 1957 film originating from the united kingdom, and was a remake of the earlier 1934 version by the same director, sidney franklin. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 film wikipedia.
Mgm, 1957 vintage original studio bound and bradded 8page shooting script written by john dighton, dated 4455 on the cover. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. The best movies of 1957 picked by critics and filmmakers and sorted by title. A pious and tyrannical father tries to prevent his daughters from marrying. The barretts of wimpole street movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Shadow of a doubt north by northwest rear window rebecca the lady vanishes more good classics that might appeal specifically to young women. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. William inglis lindontravers mbe 3 january 1922 29 march 1994, known professionally as bill travers, was an english actor, screenwriter, director and animal rights activist. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film.
It had such an impact on me that i read the book, read everything i could find written by elizabeth barrett browning and robert browning, and did my english literature term papers on the book the barretts of wimpole street and their the brownings works. The barretts of wimpole street is a 1934 film directed by sidney franklin, dramatizing the real life courtship and marriage of victorian britain poets elizabeth barrett sonnets from the portuguese and robert browning. The barretts of wimpole street 1934 stream and watch. View all photos 3 the barretts of wimpole street quotes. The original movie of sabrina with audrey hepburn all about eve with bette davis the apartment with jack lemmon adams rib katherine hepburn and spencer tracey the original movie of the women. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. The play gave actress katharine cornell her signature role.
The barretts of wimpole street is a 1930 play by rudolf besier, based on the romance between robert browning and elizabeth barrett, and her fathers unwillingness to allow them to marry. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Prices can be found on the complete listing az page. Above all there are many great performances which make this film appealing even today. Exhibiting age and production wear, soiling to cover and handwritten notations throughout in blue ink and pencil. This version starred jennifer jones as elizabeth, john gielgud as her father, bill travers as robert browning, and keith baxter in his film debut. The barretts of wimpole street full frame, manufactured on. Nonetheless, she showed up in choice supporting roles in several films, starting with 1954s the sleeping tiger. Many of these parts were played in englishbased films produced with american funding. Learn more about sidney franklin at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. John gielgud was the only actor to appear in a shakespearean film directed by laurence olivier richard iii 1955 and one directed by kenneth branagh.
Although its script, photography, and direction are all firstrate, it is still the grand performances that make this film appealing even today. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 movie moviefone. Elizabeth barretts tyrannical father has forbidden any of his family to marry. The barretts of wimpole street 1934 tcm intro sotm. The barretts of wimpole street 1934 the barretts of. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the barretts of wimpole street near you. I wrote the original screenplay, the basic plotline was in the film but my script was much tougher and better dialogue. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 film pennys poetry. It had such an impact on me that i read the book, read everything i could find written by elizabeth barrett browning and robert browning, and did my english literature term papers on the book the barretts of. For whatever reason, tcm shows the 1934 fredric march version of the barretts of wimpole street relatively regularly, while the 1957 remake shows up rather rarely. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects. Terms of activation by activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. The barretts of wimpole street 1957 turner classic movies.
723 396 931 665 1003 1286 1447 1106 837 55 307 1431 930 181 595 74 556 1039 84 623 477 1310 470 548 1449 32 423 821 68 1311 1347 129 706 1424 207 1082 1371 1022 1491 241 1083 95 18 581