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1944 Certificate PG
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Victorian England, and an abused orphan becomes the governess in a gloomy Yorkshire mansion. There she meets Mr. Rochester... Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte. Read more

Starring Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine, Margaret O'Brien, Peggy Ann Garner
Director Robert Stevenson
Genres Drama

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Jane Eyre

Victorian England, and an abused orphan becomes the governess in a gloomy Yorkshire mansion. There she meets Mr. Rochester... Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte.

Starring Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine, Margaret O'Brien, Peggy Ann Garner
Director Robert Stevenson
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: not available
Production year: 1944
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 4

    Sharply paced, reasonably faithful and superbly staged Hollywood version of Charlotte Brontė's archetypal romantic novel which stimulated so many imitations, including Rebecca.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

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    Rated - 5 stars

    I Love It

    It might be a black and white version of Jane Eyre, but i think it is a fantastic version. The characters are played brilliantly by Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. Even the short appearance by a very young Elizabeth Taylor is fantastic. Hope you enjoy it as much as I always do. Can never get enough of this version.

      • A customer from Scotland
      • Posted 13 Oct 2006 20:34

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  • Rated - 2 stars

    Missing lots of the book but decent attempt

    Although there is a huge chunk of the book missing in this adaptation (namely the episodes with St. John) its still not a bad version saved by the fact that both Joan Fontaine and Orson Wells are amazing actors who portray their characters very well. In fact, I think Wells really epitomises Mr Rochester - not very handsome but enigmatically charming. Subsequent Rochester's - Timothy Dalton and Toby Stephens are just too 'pretty' for the role. The relationship between Jane and Rochester is well crafted. All in all a charming movie.

      • A customer from Yorkshire
      • Posted 21 Dec 2006 20:10

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