Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name. Orphaned and raised in an abusive home, jane eventually becomes a governess at thornfield hall, where she falls for its older aristocrat owner, edward rochester orson welles. She continued her career successfully into the 1960s, and. Jane eyre and her best friend helen, played by elizabeth taylor the story advances a few years and joan fontaine plays jane at 18. One difference is that jane eyre is very dark and shadowy and the sound of music is a happy musical. Elizabeth taylor biography, movie highlights and photos. Street date november 12, 20 available through screen archives entertainment 29. She began her career as a child actress in the early 1940s, and was one of the most popular stars of classical hollywood cinema in the 1950s.
Director robert stevenson collaborated with novelist aldous huxley and theatricalproducer john houseman on the screenplay for this 1944 adaptation of. Elizabeth taylorbronte sisters bookshelen burnspeggy ann. Orson welles in jane eyre 1943 jane eyre elizabeth taylor, peggy ann garner 1944 20th. With her first lead role as a teen equestrian in the 1944 family classic national velvet, taylor became a star. Jane eyre was already next on my lit flicks challenge list, but when i happened to be the october giveaway winner and the bluestocking society kindly sent me the book thanks, jessica. Taylor isnt the star of either movie, but nobody paid attention to the other actors when she was on screen. Moorehead and elizabeth taylor breathes magnificent life into this captivating 1944 film version of charlotte brontes gothic romance novel. Elizabeth taylor appeared in numerous movies and television shows from 1942 through 2003.
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. The first american film adaptation was released in 1910, and it was a silent picture. 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 eventual love interest edward rochester. On this day in 1944, jane eyre, based on the novel by charlotte bronte, premiered in new york see 657 photos and videos on their profile.
Romance comedy movie spencer tracy, elizabeth taylor duration. An allstar cast including orson welles, joan fontaine, agnes moorehead and elizabeth taylor breathes magnificent life into this captivating 1944 film version of charlotte brontes gothic romance novel. Jane eyre 1944 with images jane eyre, elizabeth taylor, peggy. As time goes on, jane and her master fall in love and decide to marry. In 1957 it was done for tv with patrick macnee and joan elan. Jane eyre 1943 elizabeth taylor as helen burns imdb. When she hears strange cries and noises from a distant wing, her inquiries are rebuffed. The chief focus of charlotte brontes novel jane eyre is the orphanturnedgoverness of the title. Very atmospheric black and white version of the novel. Jane eyre joan fontaine secures a job as governess to the child margaret obrien of the troubled edward rochester orson welles, sire of thornfield, a mysterious english manor. What is remarkable is how the jane eyre movies and miniseries have allowed fans of the novel to share. Jane eyre, made in 1944, was the fifth hollywood version of the bronte classic literary text. Welles is physically perfect for the role of rochester, joan fontaine just ok.
She made her screen debut in 1942s theres one born every minute, followed a year later by a prominent role in lassie come home. For mgm, she costarred in the 1944 adaptation of jane eyre, then appeared in the white cliffs of dover. Whos afraid of virginia woolf elizabeth rosemond taylor was considered one of the last, if not the last, major star to have come out of the old hollywood studio system. She was known internationally for her beauty, especially for her violet eyes, with which she captured audiences early on in her youth and kept the world hooked on with since. While perusing the internet, i was surprised to discover that the opinion of the 1943 adaption seemed to be extremely divided. For a number of years, american movie exhibitors voted taylor among the most popular stars in the country. 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. Currently, there have been over twenty film and tv adaptations, with another film announced for 2011 featuring mia wasikowska of tim burtons alice in wonderland. She is comforted and befriended by another student, helen burns elizabeth taylor. An added treat is a cameo by elizabeth taylor as helen burns, jane s childhood friend at the horrible school.
Israel jane eyre movie film poster hebrew orson welles. But both films are well cast and include very good performances, especially by elizabeth taylor, joan fontaine, julie andrews, christopher plummer, and orson welles. Elizabeth taylor as helen burns in the 1944 film adaptation of jane eyre. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles. In this version, the most touching sequences belong to peggy ann garner.
Zu dem film selbst will ich nichts weiter sagen, er war erwartungsgema. An added treat is a cameo by elizabeth taylor as helen burns, janes childhood friend at the horrible school. 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. Starring korson welles, joan fontaine and elizabeth taylor. While the 1944 movie is beautifully shot and appropriately dark and atmospheric, it is also perhaps more. Mary skinner cynthia aka the rich full life cynthia bishop 1948 a date with judy. Comprehensive guide to jane eyre adaptations reelrundown. She played the friendly classmate who comforted and consoled jane as she struggled to adjust to life at their strict orphanage. Keep an eye out for an uncredited elizabeth taylor as the consumptive orphanage friend of young jane eyre played as child by peggy ann gardner. She continued her career successfully into the 1960s, and remained a wellknown. Elizabeth taylor appeared in numerous movies and television shows from 1942. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character. See more ideas about jane eyre, orson welles and old movies.
Loaned to 20th century fox, taylor appeared unbilled with peggy ann garner, as the young jane eyre, in the 1943 joan fontaineorson welles version of. Elizabeth taylor in jane eyre jane eyre elizabeth taylor old movies i movie concert films fictional characters image beautiful. Liz taylor seemed to have a ghostly appearance in jane eyre. Jane eyre jane eyre 1943 jane eyre 1944 robert stevenson joan fontaine orson welles elizabeth taylor margaret obrien henry daniell agnes moorehead sara allgood john sutton edith barrett hillary brooke barbara everest charlotte bronte bronte sisters peggy ann garner old hollywood period drama edward rochester. Jane eyre loaned to 20th century fox, taylor appeared unbilled with peggy ann garner, as the young jane eyre. She accepts a job at a country estate known as thornfield hall, where she works as a governess and caretaker of little adele played by margaret obrien, who appears to be an orphan, like jane. Based on the renowned charlotte bronte novel, this drama depicts the trials and tribulations of young english woman jane eyre joan fontaine. Jane is a governess who comes to work in a creepy house for a brooding man. Unfortunately to make a 2 hour movie they cut out huge sections of the story. Although the film had its british premiere in late december 1943, it bears a 1944 u. Elizabeth taylor as the consumptive orphanage friend of young jane. But jane eyre was made at 20th centuryfox, a studio disinclined to promote the auteur theory. Before reading or seeing jane eyre, i did have some idea of the general plot.
After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre joan fontaine is hired by. Dame elizabeth rosemond taylor dbe february 27, 1932 march 23, 2011 was a britishamerican actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian. With her first lead role as a teen equestrian in the 1944 family classic national velvet. Here for sale is an exceptionaly rare and original almost 40 years old poster for the israel rerelease of the orson welles film jane eyre, based on the charlotte bronte novel, in the small rural town of nathanya in israel. Jane eyre 1944 the chief focus of charlotte bronts novel jane eyre is the orphanturnedgoverness of the title.
I say first american film adaptation, because italy released a silent film adaptation in 1909 the enthusiasts guide to jane eyre adaptations. Jane eyre 1943, starring joan fontaine, orson welles and elizabeth taylor in her debut as a child duration. New governess jane joan fontaine with pupil adele margaret obrien speculates about the master shes never met, followed by his gaudy first appearance orson welles, as rochester on the yorkshire moors, in the 1944 20th century fox jane eyre. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, released by 20th century fox. Charlotte bronte sister of emily gothic romance was adapted to the screen by the noted novelist aldous huxley and directed by robert stevenson.
Jane eyre 1944 directed by robert stevenson first vanity, and now insurrection. Elizabeth died on march 23, 2011 surrounded by her four chi. Mar 23, 2011 she made her screen debut in 1942s theres one born every minute, followed a year later by a prominent role in lassie come home. Loaned to 20th century fox, taylor appeared unbilled with peggy ann garner, as the young jane eyre, in the 1943 joan fontaineorson welles version of charlotte brontes classic. Jane eyre 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jane eyres dismal schooling is particularly effective.
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